The UK government is backing an amendment to the football governance bill to prevent the Premier League and EFL from hosting matches overseas. This move responds to fans' concerns over clubs potentially prioritizing revenue from international audiences over traditional home games. Liverpool's chair previously expressed a desire for matches in cities like New York and Tokyo. MPs are planning changes to ensure stronger measures against moving matches abroad, despite FIFA's upcoming regulations that may shift existing rules. While the Premier League's chief executive claims there are no current plans for international matches, future decisions could allow it if a majority of clubs agree.
Fans' groups will welcome government backing against plans for Premier League and EFL to host competitive matches abroad, preserving football's traditions amid growing commercial interests.
Liverpool's chair, Tom Werner, expressed a bold vision for Premier League fixtures in major global cities like New York and Tokyo, highlighting clubs' desires to capitalize on international audience.
MPs are considering amendments to the football governance bill, emphasizing the importance of prohibiting clubs from relocating matches internationally to curb potential revenue-driven decisions.
While the Premier League's chief executive maintains there are currently no plans to play games abroad, the possibility remains, subject to the majority agreement among member clubs.
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