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Richard Masters

British football executive

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  • Sep 25

    Premier League finds Manchester City guilty of financial breaches exceeding £900 million

    An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of financial rule violations between 2009 and 2018, as the club prepares an appeal ahead of Friday's deadline.

  • Sep 23

    British Prime Minister Andy Burnham proposes trial to lift 1985 football alcohol ban

    British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for a trial to end the 1985 ban on drinking alcohol in view of the pitch across England's top five football divisions, drawing support from fan groups but pushback from police.

  • Sep 21

    Top European football leagues demand FIFA governance overhaul ahead of 2027 vote

    Leaders of the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga issued a joint declaration demanding a permanent stakeholder body and constitutional limits on executive power.

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