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The Irish Sun
01-08-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Premier League boss Richard Masters fires warning over cutting number of teams down from 20
PREM boss Richard Masters has warned Fifa and Uefa that the top flight will NEVER be reduced to 18 clubs - unless it WANTS to. Major European leagues including the Prem and LaLiga fear the expansion of club competitions will have a detrimental effect on domestic leagues. Advertisement 3 Richard Masters has warned Fifa and Uefa that the top flight will never be reduced to 18 clubs Credit: Getty 3 Fifa are already talking about making their new 32-team Club World Cup into a 48 or 64-side competition Credit: Reuters Fifa are already talking about making their new 32-team Club World Cup into a 48 or 64-side competition next time, while it is believed the Champions League may move to 10 games in the league phase from the current eight - which now runs from September to January - inside a decade. But speaking in Chicago during the Prem's Summer Series involving Everton and Masters said: 'First of all, congratulations to 'We know Fifa will be looking at the competition now, the first iteration. The jury is out about the competitiveness of the format and the scheduling and the underlying economics. Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS 'It is not my job to assess the success or otherwise of the Club World Cup. 'But it is my job to assess whether these new competitions have an impact on the domestic calendar and domestic competitions , of which the Premier League is one. 'Since 1994, the Premier League has been 380 matches, 20 clubs. 'We haven't changed shape at all and we are now starting to redesign our domestic calendar at the altar of European and international expansion and global expansion in Fifa competitions .' Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK While the Prem was originally designed to be reduced from 22 clubs to 18 when it was founded three decades ago, the change stuck at the 20 sides agreed for the 1995-96 season. Masters, though, pointed out: 'FA Cup replays don't take place now because there is no room in the schedule. Man Utd & Newcastle in £40M Tug-of-War for Bundesliga Wonderkid! 'We are starting our season a week later than we normally do because we have recognised the fact that Fifa competitions are getting bigger. Advertisement 'There is a 48-team World Cup next summer , so we are asking the players to play in more matches. 'My job is to ensure the Premier League remains as competitive as possible. 'I want players to be fully available to take part in league matches. That is my concern. 'There has to be a proper dialogue between Fifa and all the stakeholders about how these things go forward. Advertisement 'That has been sadly missing. It is not the same with Uefa. We do get to talk and we can feel our voice in the decisions they come to. 'We may not be happy about everything that is put forward but at least we have a seat at the table and a discussion via the European Leagues forum. 'Player welfare is a concern, congestion in the calendar is a concern and proper dialogue is the only answer. 'But I don't think we should be forced into that decision on the number of club. We should be able to self determine that situation. Advertisement 'The Premier League hasn't changed shape. I am all for the growth of the game. I am all for exciting competitions our clubs can participate in, but not at the expense of domestic football .' 3
Scottish Sun
01-08-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Premier League boss Richard Masters fires warning over cutting number of teams down from 20
Prem was originally designed to be reduced from 22 clubs to 18 when it was founded LEAGUE CUT Premier League boss Richard Masters fires warning over cutting number of teams down from 20 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PREM boss Richard Masters has warned Fifa and Uefa that the top flight will NEVER be reduced to 18 clubs - unless it WANTS to. Major European leagues including the Prem and LaLiga fear the expansion of club competitions will have a detrimental effect on domestic leagues. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Richard Masters has warned Fifa and Uefa that the top flight will never be reduced to 18 clubs Credit: Getty 3 Fifa are already talking about making their new 32-team Club World Cup into a 48 or 64-side competition Credit: Reuters Fifa are already talking about making their new 32-team Club World Cup into a 48 or 64-side competition next time, while it is believed the Champions League may move to 10 games in the league phase from the current eight - which now runs from September to January - inside a decade. But speaking in Chicago during the Prem's Summer Series involving Manchester United, Bournemouth, Everton and West Ham, chief executive Masters gave his strong stance against any efforts to force a reduction. Masters said: 'First of all, congratulations to Chelsea. It is great to have an English club winning it. 'We know Fifa will be looking at the competition now, the first iteration. The jury is out about the competitiveness of the format and the scheduling and the underlying economics. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS STAR'S TRAGIC LOSS Bayern star Sven Ulreich announces tragic death of his six-year-old son 'It is not my job to assess the success or otherwise of the Club World Cup. 'But it is my job to assess whether these new competitions have an impact on the domestic calendar and domestic competitions, of which the Premier League is one. 'Since 1994, the Premier League has been 380 matches, 20 clubs. 'We haven't changed shape at all and we are now starting to redesign our domestic calendar at the altar of European and international expansion and global expansion in Fifa competitions.' BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK While the Prem was originally designed to be reduced from 22 clubs to 18 when it was founded three decades ago, the change stuck at the 20 sides agreed for the 1995-96 season. Masters, though, pointed out: 'FA Cup replays don't take place now because there is no room in the schedule. Man Utd & Newcastle in £40M Tug-of-War for Bundesliga Wonderkid! 'We are starting our season a week later than we normally do because we have recognised the fact that Fifa competitions are getting bigger. 'There is a 48-team World Cup next summer, so we are asking the players to play in more matches. 'My job is to ensure the Premier League remains as competitive as possible. 'I want players to be fully available to take part in league matches. That is my concern. 'There has to be a proper dialogue between Fifa and all the stakeholders about how these things go forward. 'That has been sadly missing. It is not the same with Uefa. We do get to talk and we can feel our voice in the decisions they come to. 'We may not be happy about everything that is put forward but at least we have a seat at the table and a discussion via the European Leagues forum. 'Player welfare is a concern, congestion in the calendar is a concern and proper dialogue is the only answer. 'But I don't think we should be forced into that decision on the number of club. We should be able to self determine that situation. 'The Premier League hasn't changed shape. I am all for the growth of the game. I am all for exciting competitions our clubs can participate in, but not at the expense of domestic football.'
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Why Man Utd are angry with Brentford over Bryan Mbeumo transfer after finally landing £71million star
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRYAN MBEUMO claimed he chose Manchester United because he believes he WILL win silverware with his 'dream' club. Cameroon ace Mbeumo completed his £71million move from Brentford in time to join Ruben Amorim's squad on today's flight to Chicago for the Prem's Summer Series games in the USA. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Man Utd have been left fuming with Brentford after their £71m move for Bryan Mbeumo Credit: Getty But while United are thrilled at pulling off what they regard as a major transfer 'coup', there is anger at Brentford's attempt to sell the African star to Spurs or Newcastle instead of Old Trafford. Mbeumo, 25, joined for £65m up front plus £6m in potential add-ons, nearly six weeks after United's opening £55m bid was rejected by the Bees, and said he was joining his boyhood side. He said: 'As soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester United, I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams. 'This is the team whose shirt I wore growing up. My mentality is to always be better than I was yesterday. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL IT'S FERGIE TIME Sir Alex Ferguson gatecrashes Rio's podcast... but refuses to take part 'I know that I have the spirit and character to reach another level here, learning from Ruben Amorim and playing alongside world-class players.' Mbeumo added he had been sold the club's vision both on and off the pitch. He explained: 'Everybody told me about the environment that is being created here and how exciting the plans are for the future. 'This is a massive club, with an incredible stadium and amazing fans, we are all really determined to challenge for the biggest trophies.' BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The deal followed United's £62.5m capture of Wolves' Brazilian Matheus Cunha, with the duo set to be in harness when Amorim's side face West Ham in New Jersey on Saturday in the opening leg of the three-match tournament. United are delighted with the signing, believing they beat off competition from Arsenal as well as Spurs and Newcastle, while there was also a late move by Chelsea. Man Utd eyeing shock Nicolas Jackson swoop 2 Club chiefs feel the deal proves the club is still showing a desire to spend big but also making football rather than commercial decisions. Amorim's need for attacking reinforcements has been significantly met, while Mbeumo's decision is seen as evidence that United remain a club that top players want to join. There is, though, a degree of frustration and disappointment at Brentford's handling of the deal, with the asking price understood to have reached a total of £77m at one point. United believe Brentford did not want to sell to them and tried hard to complete a deal with either Newcastle or Tottenham rather than allowing him an easy passage to Old Trafford, including suggesting his wage requirements were lowered to allow them to demand a higher fee. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford Brentford, though, argue that Mbeumo was told that was a way to break the impasse over the fee, when United were unwilling to reach the Bees' asking price. They insist United attempted to blow their rivals out of the water by making Mbeumo a mega-money wages offer but then used that in an attempt to crowbar them into accepting a lower fee, which brought a strong-arm response. And with former Bees boss Thomas Frank now in charge at Spurs, he would have told Tottenham Brentford's bottom price, meaning the North Londoners started with a higher offer than United. Nevertheless, the deal is a positive move for United and comes as Marcus Rashford closes in on his loan move to Barcelona, with the England star having travelled to Catalonia for his medical. United could also up their interest in Aston Villa's Argentine World Cup-winning keeper Emi Martinez, with Andre Onana a major doubt for the start of the season after his hamstring injury. And with Rashford on his way, the rest of the Old Trafford 'bomb squad' will be left behind at Carrington when Amorim and his squad fly at lunchtime. Jadon Sancho, Antony, Tyrell Malacia and Alejandro Garnacho have all been told they have no future at United.
