A few decisions against a handful of teams do not make the Premier League corrupt. But that doesn’t mean the fans’ grievances aren’t valid.
Tag: English Premier League
Premier League Cuts Everton’s Points Deduction
The decision means the club will lose six points in the standings, not 10, potentially helping it to stay in the division and to remain financially viable.
Why the Cost of Success in English Soccer’s Lower Leagues Keeps Going Up
Buying a small-town club offers a tempting entry to ownership. But the sport’s economics mean even multimillionaires can struggle to compete.
Jim Ratcliffe Bought a Chunk of Manchester United. Now He Has to Fix It.
Jim Ratcliffe spent $1.5 billion for a 25 percent stake in his boyhood English soccer club. On Wednesday, he laid out his vision.
Is Soccer Ready to Retire Its Last Taboo?
A new documentary about gay players tells a story that is, in some ways, no longer a story.
January Transfer Window Totals: Where Have All the Deals Gone?
A quiet January window may not be a bubble bursting, but rather an awareness that the player-acquisition business has changed.
When Soccer’s Content Mine Loses Sight of Reality
As documentaries and series about teams proliferate, it’s easy to pine for the ones that offered the clearest windows into the game.
A Message From the Premier League’s Rules-Free Future
Clubs of all sizes complain about cost-control rules and their implementation. But what would soccer look like if they went away?
Everton Faces Second Points Deduction Over New Financial Case
The Premier League announced charges against Everton and Nottingham Forest, increasing the risk that both clubs could be relegated at the end of the season.
Threatened by Premier League Fan Zones, Burger Vans Hold Their Ground
As Premier League clubs create fan zones to collect yet more money from stadium visitors, a local economy of food trucks, pubs and small restaurants is holding its ground.