The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is expected to advise clubs to adopt stricter spending limits in its long-awaited State of the Game report, scheduled for publication on Tuesday. The 250-page draft, followed by a final edition in the spring after an eight-week public consultation starting this week, will present a troubling assessment of the finances […]
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Questioned about the potential damage to “Brand Manchester,” the Prime Minister compared the situation with Everton’s earlier Premier League case, maintaining that the club had not been treated fairly. An independent commission initially docked Everton 10 points for violating the Premier League’s financial regulations, although the penalty was reduced to six points following an appeal. […]
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Manchester City’s financial strength undeniably reshaped the global transfer market, as the club’s readiness to offer larger fees and salaries contributed to rising costs for other teams. Once other clubs became aware that a team had received a substantial payment from City, however, reinvesting that money often became more challenging. Selling clubs could increase their […]
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Under specific conditions, clubs can receive compensation from Fifa when their players are injured while representing their national teams. Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, Nico O’Reilly, Kai Havertz, Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard are among the Premier League players who have already picked up injuries during the prolonged September and October international window, despite […]
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Meanwhile, Manchester City’s sponsor Etihad Airways announced that it is evaluating whether to take legal action against the Premier League. In a statement released on Wednesday, the airline based in the United Arab Emirates firmly denied any suggestion that it had participated in inappropriate commercial agreements. The company said the league’s public handling of the […]
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Uefa says 611 clubs are expected to receive funding during the current payment cycle. That figure could exceed 900 once the entire Euro 2028 tournament is taken into account, matching the level recorded for the 2024 competition. Clubs receive a fixed payment of £3,285 for every player included in a matchday squad for a Nations […]
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Following their usual post-match tradition, Salisbury FC’s players and coaching team approached the supporters in the Andrews Terrace at The Ray Mac Stadium after Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Folkestone Invicta. In addition to the customary cheers and applause, the team heard an unfamiliar chant from the crowd. Supporters of the National League South side sang: […]
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Premier League teams have consulted lawyers to determine whether they could seek compensation following the outcome of the Manchester City case involving 115 alleged rule violations. After an extended wait for a decision, City have reportedly been found responsible for most of the alleged breaches of financial regulations. The club is also expected to challenge […]
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Turf Moor’s big screen showed highlights from Burnley’s past before kick-off, complete with memorable commentary. The final clip featured the moment Scott Parker’s side secured promotion in April 2025, when Burnley’s return to the top flight was confirmed. That success now seems distant, with another Premier League campaign looking increasingly unlikely. Burnley seemed on course […]
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Ten of the Premier League’s 20 teams currently have sponsorship or promotional agreements with gambling businesses that lack UK licences, arrangements that could become unlawful next year under government proposals. An eight-week consultation on plans to prohibit sponsorship by gambling firms without UK authorisation ends on Wednesday. Licensed brands including Ladbrokes and William Hill are […]
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