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Borrowing from external sources, particularly those with a stake in football or the broader sports industry, could create a conflict of interest or perceptions of bias. If, for example, the independent football regulator took loans from commercial entities, it might be perceived as beholden to those organisations, undermining trust among those it regulates and the public more widely. This provision would ensure that the independent football regulator remains impartial, with no external financial influences compromising its ability to act in the best interests of the game, the clubs and the fans.