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04:11 pm
Sunday 11 October 2020
Books – Hadi Al-Madani:
Premier League management responded in an official statement issued today, Sunday, to news circulating about a plan to restructure football in England, led by Liverpool and Manchester United.
The idea is to address the huge funding gap between the Premier League and the lower leagues by handing over more than 25% of annual revenue, and there will also be a sum of £ 250 million up front to address the current crisis caused by the Corona epidemic.
“We have seen media reports today about a plan to restructure football in the country … English football is the most watched in the world, and has a vibrant, dynamic and competitive league structure that sparks interest around the world.” said the statement issued by the Premier League on Sunday.
He continued: “To maintain this position, it is important that we all work together … The Premier League and the Football Association support a broad discussion on the future of the game, including competition structures, match schedule and public funding, especially in light of the effects of the Coronavirus. “
He added that “football has many stakeholders, so this work must be implemented through the right channels that allow all clubs and stakeholders the opportunity to contribute.”
He continued: “From a Premier League point of view, various individual proposals in the plan published today could have a detrimental effect on the entire game, and we are disappointed to see that Rick Barry, the director of the Football League (English Second League) , has lent its support for this. Command “.
