A tribunal has ruled that the Premier League's Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules established for the 2021-2024 period are void due to their unlawful nature. This ruling stems from a lawsuit initiated by Manchester City, challenging the league's regulations aimed at preventing clubs from benefiting from inflated commercial deals with related entities. Although recent amendments to the rules remain legally contested, the overarching conclusion leaves the Premier League and its clubs vulnerable to damages claims amounting to potentially tens of millions of pounds, emphasizing the repercussions for league executives who supported these regulations.
The tribunal declared that the Premier League's APT rules were unlawful in three respects, leading to the conclusion that they are void and unenforceable.
This decision significantly undermines the Premier League's regulations, as clubs can potentially pursue damages claims totaling tens of millions of pounds.
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