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In summary, the guidance challenges the competitiveness of English football clubs and creates adverse outcomes for the sporting competitiveness and growth of football by being significantly more prescriptive than the current owners’ and directors’ tests. The risk of leaks to the press regarding the processing of owners, directors and senior executive positions will deter investment and lead to serious implications of reputation for the IFR. Where are the confidentiality clauses in this document? In fact, the contrary is the case, as clubs will have to publish lists of all their relevant owners, directors and managers subject to significant influence or control tests. The fans and the press will be able to challenge the IFR’s decision in each case under paragraph 1.6.