Football Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting) Debate

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Jim Dickson

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Thursday 5th June 2025

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I believe “Blue is the colour, football is the game” is the motto in the song. That is of course Chelsea. I congratulate them, as well as Spurs, on their recent victory in Europe. I probably should say that every other club that has won—

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Will the hon. Member give way?

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Oh, here we go.

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I wonder whether any Opposition Members are able to assure us that, in winning those trophies, the club stuck to profit and sustainability rules as other clubs have done.

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