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Sports Regulatory Changes and Mergers

Updated 2026-07-30 14:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Football Association has imposed a minimum 10-match ban for discrimination, while the Most Valuable Promotions and Professional Fighters League have merged to form a new combat sports company.

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BBC Sport

'Time for change is now' - MVP and PFL merge

Most Valuable Promotions and the Professional Fighters League merge to create "a combat sports company for the new era".

2026-07-30 13:49 UTC

BBC Sport

Minimum 10-match ban for discrimination - FA

Players found guilty of discrimination will face a ban of at least 10 matches under strengthened Football Association rules.

2026-07-30 14:00 UTC