Covid-19: Premier League, EFL and PFA meet to discuss economic impact
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: Premier League, EFL and PFA meet to discuss economic impact

The Hindu  

English football chiefs have warned "difficult decisions" lie ahead as leagues and clubs attempt to avoid a financial calamity. Talks between the Premier League, English Football League and the players' union - the Professional Footballers' Association - took place on Friday, and more are planned for next week. A joint statement issued after the meeting said: "The Premier League, EFL and PFA met today and discussed the growing seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic. "The Premier League, EFL and PFA agreed that difficult decisions will have to be taken in order to mitigate the economic impact of the current suspension of professional football in England and agreed to work together to arrive at shared solutions. "Further meetings will take place next week with a view to formulating a joint plan to deal with the difficult circumstances facing the leagues, their clubs, players, staff and fans."

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Footballers' unions take FIFA to court over Club World Cup
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Footballers' unions take FIFA to court over Club World Cup

Deccan Chronicle  

Lausanne: The professional footballers' unions of England and France took FIFA to court in Brussels on Thursday to challenge the timetable "unilaterally set" by the world body, in particular its new Club World Cup in 2025. Players' unions have complained that the expanded Club World Cup, due to take place in the United States in June and July next year, …

Ending FA Cup replays another example of EFL being ‘marginalised’, says league
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ending FA Cup replays another example of EFL being ‘marginalised’, says league

The Independent  

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Premier League clubs agree to negotiate improved finance deal with EFL
2 years, 2 months ago

Premier League clubs agree to negotiate improved finance deal with EFL

The Independent  

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English football’s great reform debate: A ‘good day for fans’ or a ‘kick in the teeth’ with frustrating delays
2 years, 8 months ago

English football’s great reform debate: A ‘good day for fans’ or a ‘kick in the teeth’ with frustrating delays

New York Times  

In the moments that followed sports minister Nigel Huddleston’s statement to the House of Commons yesterday, Tracey Crouch took to her feet from the back benches and called it a “good day for football fans”. Not only is the Premier League spending time “reviewing” its Owners’ & Directors’ Test, it plans to introduce “a number of measures” that will give …

Premier League FINALLY change Covid rules so clubs must show FOUR positive cases to call games off
2 years, 11 months ago

Premier League FINALLY change Covid rules so clubs must show FOUR positive cases to call games off

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs will now have to show proof of four positive tests in their squads in order to have a fixture postponed, following a Covid summit on Wednesday. The top divisions in Germany, Spain, Italy and France have seen relatively few postponements Premier League chief executive Richard Masters, stung by criticism and the outbreak of hostility among top-flight sides, …

Liverpool's League Cup clash with Arsenal postponed due to COVID-19
3 years ago

Liverpool's League Cup clash with Arsenal postponed due to COVID-19

Firstpost  

Liverpool’s League Cup semi-final first leg match with Arsenal, scheduled to be played on Thursday, has been postponed due to a surfeit of COVID-19 cases, Liverpool announced on their website. London: Liverpool’s League Cup semi-final first leg match with Arsenal, scheduled to be played on Thursday, has been postponed due to a surfeit of COVID-19 cases, Liverpool announced on their …

Premier League reports fall in COVID-19 cases
3 years ago

Premier League reports fall in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Premier League said on Monday it had found 94 new positive COVID-19 cases among players and staff in the last week, the first week-by-week decrease in positive results for eight weeks. " Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp as well as Alisson Becker, Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip from the playing squad missed the 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Sunday after …

Gary Neville says Manchester United should have been forced to play through a Covid outbreak
3 years ago

Gary Neville says Manchester United should have been forced to play through a Covid outbreak

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville has led calls for the Premier League and EFL to stop cancelling festive fixtures over Covid concerns. Gary Neville has suggested Manchester United should have played through their Covid crisis The pundit has said the Premier League and EFL must stop the swathe of postponements Newcastle had named a squad that included just eight substitutes instead of nine …

Some players may have legitimate vaccine concerns: PFA chief
3 years ago

Some players may have legitimate vaccine concerns: PFA chief

The Hindu  

Professional Footballers' Association Chief Executive Maheta Molango said some players may have "legitimate concerns" in deciding not to take a COVID-19 vaccine but the PFA is trying to help them make the "right choice". The English Football League said last week that 25% of its players from 72 clubs did not intend to get vaccinated even as outbreaks forced fixtures …

Premier League: Managers to meet over worsening COVID-19 concerns
3 years ago

Premier League: Managers to meet over worsening COVID-19 concerns

Firstpost  

Manchester City Pep Guardiola may join the growing list of those in isolation after he returned an inconclusive COVID-19 test that forced the cancellation of his press conference on Friday London: Premier League managers will meet on Monday to discuss the worsening COVID-19 situation, which has already wiped out half of the weekend games and sidelined star players. Manchester City …

Premier League managers to meet over COVID-19 concerns
3 years ago

Premier League managers to meet over COVID-19 concerns

The Hindu  

Premier League managers will meet on Monday to discuss the worsening COVID-19 situation, which has already wiped out half of the weekend games and sidelined star players. “That's the reason why the Premier League, on Monday, have put in place an opportunity for the managers to get together and I'm hoping there will be a lot of clarity which comes …

AFCON: Covid-19 threatens to affect the showpiece just weeks out from its first game
3 years ago

AFCON: Covid-19 threatens to affect the showpiece just weeks out from its first game

Daily Mail  

Cameroon are still preparing to host next year's Africa Cup of Nations despite mounting Covid-19 cases and concerns over them being able to complete the necessary infrastructure in time. Next year's Africa Cup of Nations is set to go ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic Cameroon will host the tournament against a backdrop of chaos and confusion The global health emergency …

EFL clubs beg Football League to introduce mandatory tests for Covid NOW
3 years ago

EFL clubs beg Football League to introduce mandatory tests for Covid NOW

Daily Mail  

The Football League must introduce mandatory twice-weekly Covid testing this week in order to safeguard the Christmas fixture schedule, say EFL clubs. QPR had to call off Monday's Championship clash with Sheffield United due to an outbreak The 20 Premier League clubs agreed on Tuesday to introduce mandatory daily lateral flow tests with two PCR tests on top in an …

Premier League fear rise in Covid-19 cases could force top-flight into another lockdown
3 years ago

Premier League fear rise in Covid-19 cases could force top-flight into another lockdown

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs are fearful of mass postponements and the potential need for another shutdown due to the rapid spread of Omicron and their slow progress in vaccinating players. Premier League clubs are fearful the rise in Covid-19 cases could force mass postponements Worries have been exacerbated by the slow pace of vaccination programmes at clubs Sportsmail has learned that …

EFL chair Rick Parry hopes review helps lead to a sustainable football pyramid
3 years, 1 month ago

EFL chair Rick Parry hopes review helps lead to a sustainable football pyramid

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy English Football League chair Rick Parry hopes the …

SPECIAL REPORT: Football's vaccine problem laid bare
3 years, 3 months ago

SPECIAL REPORT: Football's vaccine problem laid bare

Daily Mail  

The full scale of the Premier League's vaccination problem is laid bare in Sportsmail with almost two-thirds of top-flight players yet to be fully jabbed and many refusing altogether. Most of Newcastle's players have not been vaccinated despite seeing goalkeeper Karl Darlow lose two stone after being hospitalised Officials are complaining senior players are spreading conspiracy theories involving Bill Gates …

Premier League to introduce random COVID-19 status checks for ticket holders
3 years, 5 months ago

Premier League to introduce random COVID-19 status checks for ticket holders

The Hindu  

Fans attending Premier League games are set to face random spot checks of their COVID-19 status at some stadiums in the opening weeks of the new season. Ticket holders should be prepared to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative lateral flow test result within 48 hours before the game via the NHS COVID Pass. A statement added the …

EFL reaffirms support for players taking the knee
3 years, 5 months ago

EFL reaffirms support for players taking the knee

The Hindu  

The English Football League will back any players and staff who want to take the knee during the 2021-22 season, the administrative body for the three divisions below the Premier League said on Tuesday. Several English clubs kneeled before kickoff to protest against racism and inequality throughout last season, a gesture that was booed by some fans. READ: Footballs should …

English Football League secures $160M in funding for Championship clubs amid coronavirus-led financial crisis
3 years, 9 months ago

English Football League secures $160M in funding for Championship clubs amid coronavirus-led financial crisis

Firstpost  

England’s second-tier Championship secured a funding package worth more than $160 million on Monday that will enable clubs to meet their tax liabilities amid a downturn in revenues during the pandemic. There have been no spectators for matches in the division for the equivalent of a full season since the coronavirus outbreak, meaning clubs in the 24-team league have lost …

Premier League clubs report 16 new Covid cases
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League clubs report 16 new Covid cases

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs have recorded 16 new Covid cases in the latest round of testing, a decrease of 20 from last week's 36 results. The Premier League have announced 16 players and staff tested positive for Covid in their latest round of results Players have been told to avoid close contact wherever possible, including huddles A Premier League statement read: …

English football confident of finishing the season
3 years, 11 months ago

English football confident of finishing the season

Daily Mail  

Footballers have been told to set an example by abiding by new Covid-19 rules — on a day when a number of managers defended repeated breaches. English football is confident of finishing the season despite the current coronavirus crisis It comes after players breached orders to avoid hugging, high-fives and handshakes A joint statement, released on Thursday night, urged compliance. …

Premier League: Clubs must set right example by adhering to COVID-19 protocols, says chief-executive Richard Masters
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: Clubs must set right example by adhering to COVID-19 protocols, says chief-executive Richard Masters

Firstpost  

London: Premier League clubs must set an example in adhering to coronavirus protocols or risk sanctions, the league’s chief executive has warned. The Premier League sent out new directives last week including demands that players tone down celebrations such as hugging after goals are scored and avoid handshakes and swapping shirts. “This brings justified additional scrutiny and the Premier League …

Premier League insists the show must go on amid growing Covid rates
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League insists the show must go on amid growing Covid rates

Daily Mail  

The Premier League are not contemplating a short-term season break despite several clubs being in favour of a hiatus amid rising Covid rates. Aston Villa are a team that have been hit hard by a spate of recent coronavirus cases But a small number of clubs are supporting the idea of a ‘circuit breaker’, with Newcastle and Aston Villa — …

Premier League: England's top-flight records 36 positive cases of COVID-19 among players and staff
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: England's top-flight records 36 positive cases of COVID-19 among players and staff

Firstpost  

London: The Premier League revealed on Monday that 36 players and staff tested positive for coronavirus over the past week, a slight fall from the record number of 40 cases in the previous seven days. “The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday 4 January and Sunday 10 January, across two rounds of testing, 2,593 players and club staff …

EFL records 112 positive COVID-19 tests in latest round
4 years ago

EFL records 112 positive COVID-19 tests in latest round

The Hindu  

The English Football League, which governs the three divisions below the Premier League, said on Friday that 112 individuals tested positive for COVID-19 in the latest round of testing. The EFL did not name the clubs or players who tested positive for the novel coronavirus, but said the infected individuals will self-isolate for 10 days. READ | "Following the latest …

Football clubs braced for furry of positive Covid tests
4 years ago

Football clubs braced for furry of positive Covid tests

Daily Mail  

The English Football League is ready to tighten its protocols and instruct clubs to close all indoor areas at training grounds amid growing concern about the spread of coronavirus. Doncaster is one of three EFL clubs to postpone fixtures due to coronavirus Currently, seven matches in the EFL are postponed due to coronavirus and on Monday, Manchester City's match at …

England’s players’ union chief to stand down by season’s end - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

England’s players’ union chief to stand down by season’s end - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Gordon Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association which represents players in England and Wales, will step down by the end of the season after nearly 40 years in charge, British media reported on Wednesday. Taylor, who has headed the players’ body since 1981, announced his decision in a letter to PFA members, the contents of which were first …

EFL Clubs Accept Premier League Rescue Package For League One And Two
4 years, 1 month ago

EFL Clubs Accept Premier League Rescue Package For League One And Two

News 18  

English Football League clubs on Thursday agreed for League One and League Two teams to receive the rescue package proposed by the Premier League in order to cover gate losses for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The EFL, which represents the three divisions below the Premier League, last month rejected a 50 million-pound offer from the …

Premier League committed to EFL rescue package despite resource crunch
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League committed to EFL rescue package despite resource crunch

The Hindu  

Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters has defended the organisation's current COVID-19 bail-out offer for English Football League teams, saying “scarce resources” among elite clubs is a reason for deadlock over the funding package. The EFL, which represents the three divisions below the Premier League, last month rejected a 50 million pounds offer from the top flight for League One …

EFL planning to lift sanctions against clubs that don't pay their tax bills as debts spiral
4 years, 2 months ago

EFL planning to lift sanctions against clubs that don't pay their tax bills as debts spiral

Daily Mail  

The EFL is dropping sanctions against teams that don't pay their tax bills as it tries to protect clubs from the growing financial crisis and turns up the heat on the Government to help. EFL is planning to lift sanctions on clubs that default on tax bills as financial crisis deepens The EFL has become increasingly frustrated with Culture Secretary …

Premier League, EFL to face panel over lack of COVID-19 rescue package
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League, EFL to face panel over lack of COVID-19 rescue package

The Hindu  

England's football chiefs are set to face members of parliament next week to discuss why no agreement has been reached on a bail-out package for lower-tier clubs facing financial strain amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The English Football League, representing the three divisions below the Premier League, last month rejected a 50 million pounds offer from the top flight saying it …

Premier League, EFL to Face Panel Over Lack of Coronavirus Rescue Package
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League, EFL to Face Panel Over Lack of Coronavirus Rescue Package

News 18  

England’s football chiefs are set to face members of parliament next week to discuss why no agreement has been reached on a bail-out package for lower-tier clubs facing financial strain amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The English Football League, representing the three divisions below the Premier League, last month rejected a 50 million pounds offer from the top flight saying it …

UK govt's treatment of clubs 'deeply unfair', says EFL chairman Rick Parry - football news
4 years, 2 months ago

UK govt's treatment of clubs 'deeply unfair', says EFL chairman Rick Parry - football news

The Hindu  

Football clubs in England are being at best being ignored and at worst victimised by the UK government during the COVID-19 pandemic, English Football League chairman Rick Parry has said. Describing EFL clubs as on the brink of a financial precipice, Parry said that the football-loving public would judge the Conservative government on how many teams had survived when the …

Gary Neville makes plea to UK Government to bail out EFL clubs amid coronavirus cash crisis
4 years, 2 months ago

Gary Neville makes plea to UK Government to bail out EFL clubs amid coronavirus cash crisis

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville made an impassioned plea to the UK government to help bail out EFL clubs amid the financial crisis caused by coronavirus. Gary Neville made an impassioned plea to the government to help bail out struggling EFL clubs A number of Championship clubs are grappling with the looming pay day at the end of October Calls for the Premier …

EFL clubs reject Premier League's 'rescue' offer - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

EFL clubs reject Premier League's 'rescue' offer - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The English Football League, representing the three divisions below the Premier League, has rejected a GBP 50 million COVID-19 bail-out offer from the top flight, the EFL said on Thursday. “The League has been very clear in its discussions of the financial requirements needed to address lost gate receipts in 2019/20 and 2020/21, and while EFL clubs are appreciative that …

FA Warns Against Breakaway as EFL Clubs Enthuse Over Proposals
4 years, 2 months ago

FA Warns Against Breakaway as EFL Clubs Enthuse Over Proposals

News 18  

English football’s increasingly bitter row over plans to change the structure and financing of the game descended into threats and warnings ahead of Wednesday’s crunch meeting of Premier League clubs. The plans, backed by Liverpool and Manchester United and dubbed ‘Project Big Picture’, would see an increase in funds for the 72 clubs in the Football League but also include …

Premier League Reform Plan Looks Like Power Grab, UK Minister Says
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League Reform Plan Looks Like Power Grab, UK Minister Says

News 18  

The minister who oversees sport in Britain said on Monday he feared a plan by Liverpool and Manchester United to restructure the English Premier League was a power grab that could prompt a deeper look at the governance of the sport. The plan would see the Premier League commit to providing 25% of the league’s revenue to English Football League …

Premier League, UK government critical of reform plan from top clubs
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League, UK government critical of reform plan from top clubs

The Hindu  

Proposals from Liverpool, Manchester United and the Football League for major changes to the structure of the Premier League were met with swift criticism from England's top flight on Sunday and the UK government and fans. The plan would see the Premier League commit to providing 25% of the league's revenue to Football League clubs and a 250 million-pound rescue …

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano calls for Premier League B teams as part of EFL revamp
4 years, 3 months ago

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano calls for Premier League B teams as part of EFL revamp

Firstpost  

Soriano suggested following the Spanish model of having B teams in the lower leagues to aid the development of players and halt the number of young English players moving to Germany for more first-team opportunities. Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano believes Premier League B teams could form part of a revamp for the “not sustainable” English Football League. The …

Jurgen Klopp wary of COVID-19 risks during international break
4 years, 3 months ago

Jurgen Klopp wary of COVID-19 risks during international break

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed his concerns about releasing his players for international duty amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the club had struggled to get clarity from national teams over safety protocols. Next week's international matches make things even more complicated for Liverpool, with Klopp saying it has been difficult for the club to make contact with national teams and …

UK Sports Minister confident Premier League will help EFL clubs
4 years, 3 months ago

UK Sports Minister confident Premier League will help EFL clubs

The Hindu  

The British government is confident the Premier League will play its part in helping lower tier clubs survive the financial ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister for Sport Nigel Huddleston said on Wednesday. READ: European football review: Controversies and early upsets Clubs in the three tiers below the Premier League rely heavily on spectator attendance, with forecast losses of around …

Premier League yet to agree bailout for lower league clubs - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League yet to agree bailout for lower league clubs - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs are yet to agree to a financial bailout for England’s lower-division clubs, who are struggling to cope with games being played without fans. The 20 topflight clubs held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, two days after the government asked the world’s richest league to play its part with support for the English Football League. The Premier League …

Premier League set to increase coronavirus testing
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League set to increase coronavirus testing

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs are considering increasing their Covid-19 testing programme amid concerns that the weekly screening introduced at the start of the season is not fit for purpose. Premier League clubs are considering returning to twice-weekly coronavirus testing Players and staff at Stoke, Brentford and Newport were tested for Covid-19 on Tuesday ahead of this week's fourth-round ties against Aston …

Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp Backs Idea Of Premier League Sides Helping Struggling EFL Teams
4 years, 3 months ago

Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp Backs Idea Of Premier League Sides Helping Struggling EFL Teams

News 18  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Premier League teams should look to help England’s lower division clubs that have taken huge financial hits amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The English Football League oversees the three tiers below the Premier League – the Championship, League One and League Two – and clubs in these divisions largely rely on matchday revenue to operate. “In …

PFA under pressure to support funding for Covid-19 testing in EFL clubs
4 years, 3 months ago

PFA under pressure to support funding for Covid-19 testing in EFL clubs

Daily Mail  

The Professional Footballers' Association are under growing pressure to financially support the Covid-19 testing of EFL players. But that has led to significant problems — notably this week when Leyton Orient's Carabao Cup tie against Tottenham was called off after 17 players from the League Two side provided positive readings following tests paid for by Spurs. The PFA are under …

Coronavirus rules leave Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder all at sea as EFL welcomes back fans
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus rules leave Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder all at sea as EFL welcomes back fans

Firstpost  

Eight English Football League matches are set to be played in front of crowds of up to 1,000 this weekend, in the second, third and fourth tiers. London: Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he is baffled by coronavirus rules that allow fans into stadiums for a pilot scheme at the same time as tough new restrictions are in place …

EFL gets green light to stage pilot events with 1000 fans - Football news
4 years, 3 months ago

EFL gets green light to stage pilot events with 1000 fans - Football news

The Hindu  

The English Football League said on Tuesday it has received government approval to stage pilot events where up to 1,000 fans can attend matches at stadiums this month. “Therefore, the successful delivery of further pilots will be an important step towards getting larger number of fans into grounds safely.” The EFL added that it would collect insights from these events …

League One and League Two clubs approve salary caps
4 years, 5 months ago

League One and League Two clubs approve salary caps

The Hindu  

League One and League Two clubs, representing the third and fourth tiers of English football, have voted in favour of introducing salary caps for their squads, the English Football League said in a statement on Friday. League One clubs agreed to cap total expenditure on player salaries at 2.5 million pounds while those in League Two agreed to an upper …

Players union opposes rushed EFL salary cap move - Football news
4 years, 5 months ago

Players union opposes rushed EFL salary cap move - Football news

The Hindu  

The English Football League's plans to introduce an American style salary cap for clubs, to help deal with the cash crisis prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, face opposition from the country's players' union who say they risk being unlawful. The EFL clubs are expected to vote on Friday on proposals to set a limit on clubs' wage bills, in the …

Premier League clubs agree matchday protocols
4 years, 6 months ago

Premier League clubs agree matchday protocols

The Hindu  

All 20 Premier League clubs have approved a range of matchday protocols for next week’s resumption of action after a three-month stoppage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest shareholders meeting on Thursday discussed the details of medical and operational measures, including how many backroom staff will be allowed to attend away games. The Premier League’s Project Restart kicks off …

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