The English football regulator will be mandated not to decrease the parachute payments allocated to clubs relegated from the Premier League, as outlined in new legislation. This bill, released by the government on Thursday, is currently making its way through parliament. It specifies that any financial redistribution agreements established by the regulator must not lead to a reduction in the amount of relegation revenue distributed to clubs. This development aligns with statements made by Lisa Nandy, the secretary of state for culture, media, and sport, who assured Premier League clubs on Wednesday that parachute payments would remain intact, despite being included in the regulator's oversight by the Labour government.

**Apocalypse Now: The Legal Battle That Could End Football** The ongoing legal dispute between Manchester City and the Premier League underscores a critical moment for football, raising questions about the sport's future. Are we witnessing the beginning of the end for the game as we know it? In a world where the elite vie for power, the stakes are high. While the families of Westeros engage in their power struggles, threats loom from beyond the Wall. As senior monks compete for the title of abbot, Viking longboats gather on the horizon. Meanwhile, the left remains mired in endless debates over minor ideological differences, while right-leaning billionaires support the rise of populism with troubling undertones. Existential threats, whether they stem from climate change, historical conquests, or global pandemics, often feel remote and abstract. Society has become desensitized to apocalyptic predictions, making it easy to dismiss those who sound the alarm. Yet, history teaches us that one day, a warning will prove true. Nothing lasts forever. As the legal wrangling continues, the implications for football are profound. The concentration of wealth among a few powerful owners raises concerns about the sport's integrity and accessibility. If the current trajectory continues, we may find ourselves at a crossroads where the very essence of football is at risk.