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Football regulator can't be sledgehammer, says Premier League chief Richard Masters

English football's new independent regulator cannot be a "sledgehammer", says Premier League chief executive Richard Masters.

It aims to prevent clubs going out of business, give fans greater input and introduce a more stringent owners' and directors' test.

"Regulation brings with it many challenges," Masters said.

"This needs to be a very precise regulatory tool and not a sledgehammer, otherwise it might take football sidewards, or even backwards, rather than forwards."

The Premier League was understood to be wary of a regulatory body when the proposals were announced in April last year.

The league says it is "vital" a regulator does not lead to any "unintended consequences" that could affect its global appeal and success.