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Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Premier League CEO Richard Masters pleads for patience in Man City case
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox There is yet to be a decision over Manchester City's disciplinary case involving 115 charges of alleged financial rule breaches. LONDON – English Premier League chief executive Richard Masters defended the league's judicial process on Aug 13, amid criticism over the slow pace of Manchester City's disciplinary case involving 115 charges of alleged financial rule breaches. Speaking at a Premier League season launch event in Liverpool, he said that once charges are brought forward, the matter is handed over to an independent panel, which operates autonomously. 'It's an independent judiciary essentially,' Masters told Sky Sports. 'They are then in charge of the process and its timings. They hear the case, they decide the outcome and we have no influence over it or its timing.' He refrained from speculating on when a decision might be reached, but acknowledged the frustration surrounding lengthy legal processes. 'My frustration is irrelevant really, I just have to wait. Legal processes rarely take less time than you anticipated. But we have to be patient,' he added. Masters also addressed speculation around staging Premier League matches abroad, after La Liga's plan for a game between Villarreal and Barcelona in Miami received approval from the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Aug 11. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia India, Singapore ministers discuss deeper tie-ups in digitalisation, skills, industrial parks Business More seniors remain employed after retirement and re-employment ages raised in 2022: MOM study Singapore askST: Will assets seized in $3b money laundering case be sold at public auctions? Business StarHub first-half profit falls 41.7% to $47.9m; telco eyes 'more aggressive stance' amid competition Business CapitaLand Investment first-half profit falls 13.3%, appoints new CEO of private funds Asia Malaysia's ex-economy minister says his son was jabbed with syringe in planned attack Life Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl, will release on Oct 3 Singapore 2 dead after fire in Jalan Bukit Merah flat, about 60 evacuated He said that the controversial 'Game 39' concept of an extra competitive match hosted outside of Britain remained off the table. 'I think that (La Liga) match that's been talked about, there's a long road to go yet about whether that will actually happen,' Masters said. 'It hasn't changed our view about matches abroad. We did look at the 39th game way back when with lots of controversy... Our objective at the time was how to grow the Premier League around the world. We've been able to do that through different means.' Masters also responded to concerns over the competitiveness of newly promoted clubs, after all three teams relegated last season – Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton – had only just come up. The same thing happened in the 2023-24 campaign when Luton Town, Burnley and Sheffield United returned to the second tier after only one season in the top-flight. Masters pointed to success stories like Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Fulham, who were promoted for the 2022-23 season and are 'performing extremely well in the Premier League three years later'. 'It's never going to be easy... The Premier League is becoming more competitive. The Championship is a fantastic division. We want it to be successful. We want there to be an influx of different clubs coming in and out. So it's something we need to keep an eye on,' he said. To conclude his speech, Masters confirmed that the newly established independent football regulator is expected to begin operations in October or November. 'We are the first country, major football nation to be regulated in this way,' he said. 'The Premier League operates in a global environment. So naturally we have some concerns, but the main thing is that I think the regulator doesn't start from the position that football is somehow broken in this country... 'All of the key indicators are really positive for the whole of the pyramid, for the England teams, men's and women's. So, I think there is lots to be really proud about and the regulator should really be intervening where absolutely necessary.' The new Premier League season kicks off on Aug 15 when defending champions Liverpool host Bournemouth. REUTERS
India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Timing of verdict on Man City's 115 charges out of our hands: Premier League CEO
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters defended the league's judicial process on Wednesday, amid criticism over the slow pace of Manchester City's disciplinary case involving 115 charges of alleged financial rule at the Premier League season launch event in Liverpool, Masters explained that once charges are brought forward, the matter is passed to an independent panel, which operates entirely an independent judiciary essentially," Masters told Sky Sports. "They are then in charge of the process and its timings. They hear the case, they decide the outcome and we have no influence over it or its timing." Masters declined to speculate on when a verdict might be reached, but acknowledged the frustration surrounding lengthy legal proceedings."My frustration is irrelevant really, I just have to wait. Legal processes rarely take less time than you anticipated. But we have to be patient," he Premier League boss also addressed speculation over staging matches abroad, after LaLiga's plan for a fixture between Villarreal and Barcelona in Miami received approval from the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on insisted that the controversial "Game 39" proposal - an additional competitive match staged outside Britain - remained off the table."I think that (LaLiga) match that's been talked about, there's a long road to go yet about whether that will actually happen," Masters said."It hasn't changed our view about matches abroad. We did look at the 39th game way back when with lots of controversy... Our objective at the time was how to grow the Premier League around the world. We've been able to do that through different means," he also responded to concerns over the competitiveness of newly promoted clubs, after all three teams relegated last season - Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton - had only just come up.A similar pattern occurred in the 2023-24 campaign, when Luton Town, Burnley and Sheffield United were all relegated back to the Championship after only one year in the top pointed to the success stories of Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Fulham, who were promoted for the 2022-23 season and are "performing extremely well in the Premier League three years later"."It's never going to be easy... The Premier League is becoming more competitive. The Championship is a fantastic division. We want it to be successful. We want there to be an influx of different clubs coming in and out. So it's something we need to keep an eye on," Masters also confirmed that the newly established independent football regulator is expected to begin operations in October or November."We are the first country, major football nation to be regulated in this way," he said. *"The Premier League operates in a global environment. So naturally we have some concerns, but the main thing is that I think the regulator doesn't start from the position that football is somehow broken in this country..."All of the key indicators are really positive for the whole of the pyramid, for the England teams, men's and women's. So, I think there is lots to be really proud about and the regulator should really be intervening where absolutely necessary."*The 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off on Friday, when defending champions Liverpool host Bournemouth.- EndsTrending Reel
The Star
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Premier League CEO Masters pleads for patience in Man City case
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Chelsea - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 21, 2023 Premier League chief executive Richard Masters stands next to the Premier League trophy before the presentation REUTERS/Carl Recine/File Photo (Reuters) -Premier League chief executive Richard Masters defended the league's judicial process on Wednesday amid criticism over the slow pace of Manchester City's disciplinary case involving 115 charges of alleged financial rule breaches. Speaking at a Premier League season launch event in Liverpool, Masters said that once charges are brought forward, the matter is handed over to an independent panel, which operates autonomously. "It's an independent judiciary essentially," Masters told Sky Sports. "They are then in charge of the process and its timings. They hear the case, they decide the outcome and we have no influence over it or its timing." Masters refrained from speculating on when a decision might be reached, but acknowledged the frustration surrounding lengthy legal processes. "My frustration is irrelevant really, I just have to wait. Legal processes rarely take less time than you anticipated. But we have to be patient," he said. Masters also addressed speculation around staging Premier League matches abroad, after LaLiga's plan for a game between Villarreal and Barcelona in Miami receivedapproval from the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Monday. He said the controversial "Game 39" concept of an extra competitive match hosted outside of Britain remained off the table. "I think that (LaLiga)match that's been talked about, there's a long road to go yet about whether that will actually happen," Masters said. "It hasn't changed our view about matches abroad. We did look at the 39th game way back when with lots of controversy... Our objective at the time was how to grow the Premier League around the world. We've been able to do that through different means," he said. Masters also responded to concerns over the competitiveness of newly promoted clubs, after all three teams relegated last season - Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton - had only just come up. The same thing happened in the 2023-24 campaign when Luton Town, Burnley and Sheffield United returned to the second-tier after only one season in the top-flight. Masters pointed to success stories like Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Fulham, who were promoted for the 2022-23 season and are "performingextremely well in the Premier League three years later". "It's never going to be easy... The Premier League is becoming more competitive. The Championship is a fantastic division. We want it to be successful. We want there to be an influx of different clubs coming in and out. So it's something we need to keep an eye on." Masters also confirmed that the newly established independent football regulator is expected to begin operations in October or November. "We are the first country, major football nation to be regulated in this way," he said. "The Premier League operates in a global environment. So naturally we have some concerns, but the main thing is that I think the regulator doesn't start from the position that football is somehow broken in this country... "All of the key indicators are really positive for the whole of the pyramid, for the England teams, men's and women's. So, I think there is lots to be really proud about and the regulator should really be intervening where absolutely necessary." The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday when defending champions Liverpool host Bournemouth. (Reporting by Lori Ewing in Manchester;Editing by Christian Radnedge)
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Premier League CEO Masters pleads for patience in Man City case
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Chelsea - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 21, 2023 Premier League chief executive Richard Masters stands next to the Premier League trophy before the presentation REUTERS/Carl Recine/File Photo Premier League chief executive Richard Masters defended the league's judicial process on Wednesday amid criticism over the slow pace of Manchester City's disciplinary case involving 115 charges of alleged financial rule breaches. Speaking at a Premier League season launch event in Liverpool, Masters said that once charges are brought forward, the matter is handed over to an independent panel, which operates autonomously. "It's an independent judiciary essentially," Masters told Sky Sports. "They are then in charge of the process and its timings. They hear the case, they decide the outcome and we have no influence over it or its timing." Masters refrained from speculating on when a decision might be reached, but acknowledged the frustration surrounding lengthy legal processes. "My frustration is irrelevant really, I just have to wait. Legal processes rarely take less time than you anticipated. But we have to be patient," he said. Masters also addressed speculation around staging Premier League matches abroad, after LaLiga's plan for a game between Villarreal and Barcelona in Miami received approval from the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Monday. He said the controversial "Game 39" concept of an extra competitive match hosted outside of Britain remained off the table. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 2 dead after fire in Jalan Bukit Merah flat, about 60 evacuated Singapore ST Explains: How the SAF's drone push for recruits reflects new battlefield realities Singapore HSA seeks Kpod investigators to arrest abusers, conduct anti-trafficking ops Opinion The 30s are heavy: Understanding suicide among Singapore's young adults Singapore Lawyer who sent misleading letters to 22 doctors fails in bid to quash $18,000 penalty Singapore Jail, caning for recalcitrant drug offender who assaulted 2 cops with stun device Singapore 4 taken to hospital after accident near Sports Hub, including 2 rescued with hydraulic tools Singapore SG60: Many hands behind Singapore's success story "I think that (LaLiga) match that's been talked about, there's a long road to go yet about whether that will actually happen," Masters said. "It hasn't changed our view about matches abroad. We did look at the 39th game way back when with lots of controversy... Our objective at the time was how to grow the Premier League around the world. We've been able to do that through different means," he said. Masters also responded to concerns over the competitiveness of newly promoted clubs, after all three teams relegated last season - Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton - had only just come up. The same thing happened in the 2023-24 campaign when Luton Town, Burnley and Sheffield United returned to the second-tier after only one season in the top-flight. Masters pointed to success stories like Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Fulham, who were promoted for the 2022-23 season and are "performing extremely well in the Premier League three years later". "It's never going to be easy... The Premier League is becoming more competitive. The Championship is a fantastic division. We want it to be successful. We want there to be an influx of different clubs coming in and out. So it's something we need to keep an eye on." Masters also confirmed that the newly established independent football regulator is expected to begin operations in October or November. "We are the first country, major football nation to be regulated in this way," he said. "The Premier League operates in a global environment. So naturally we have some concerns, but the main thing is that I think the regulator doesn't start from the position that football is somehow broken in this country... "All of the key indicators are really positive for the whole of the pyramid, for the England teams, men's and women's. So, I think there is lots to be really proud about and the regulator should really be intervening where absolutely necessary." The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday when defending champions Liverpool host Bournemouth. REUTERS
