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BBC News
7 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Premier League clubs keep £30 cap for away tickets
Premier League clubs have "unanimously" agreed to keep the £30 cap on away ticket prices for the 2025-26 will be the 10th campaign the cap has been in place and, since its introduction, attendances at away games have risen from 82% to 91%.A total of 953,420 people were at the 380 top-flight matches during the 2024-25 season.A Premier League statement said "its clubs recognise the additional costs associated with fans following their team during the season, and the incredible atmospheres they create at matches". Nineteen of the Premier League's 20 clubs raised their ticket prices before the 2024-25 season and the Football Supporters' Association (FSA) launched a campaign called 'Stop Exploiting Loyalty'.A number of protests took place in support of the campaign, while the FSA wrote to the Premier League urging the organisation to support a division-wide ticket price freeze for the next season.
CNA
8 hours ago
- Business
- CNA
Premier League clubs agree to extend price cap on away tickets
Premier League clubs unanimously agreed on Tuesday to extend the current 30 pounds ($40.56) cap on away ticket prices for a 10th season, the league said in a statement. Since the price cap was introduced in 2016, away game attendance has risen from 82 per cent to 91 per cent. The cumulative away attendance for the 380 matches during the 2024-25 season was 953,420. "The Premier League and clubs recognise the additional costs associated with fans following their team during the season, and the incredible atmospheres they create at matches," the league said in a statement. This comes after fans of several Premier League clubs united under the Football Supporters' Association campaign "Stop Exploiting Loyalty", prompting a ticket price freeze next season from clubs like Liverpool, Brentford, and Manchester City. The new season of England's top flight will begin on August 15 and conclude on May 24, 2026. ($1 = 0.7396 pounds)
Reuters
8 hours ago
- Business
- Reuters
Premier League clubs agree to extend price cap on away tickets
June 3 (Reuters) - Premier League clubs unanimously agreed on Tuesday to extend the current 30 pounds ($40.56) cap on away ticket prices for a 10th season, the league said in a statement. Since the price cap was introduced in 2016, away game attendance has risen from 82% to 91%. The cumulative away attendance for the 380 matches during the 2024-25 season was 953,420. "The Premier League and clubs recognise the additional costs associated with fans following their team during the season, and the incredible atmospheres they create at matches," the league said in a statement. This comes after fans of several Premier League clubs united under the Football Supporters' Association campaign, opens new tab "Stop Exploiting Loyalty", prompting a ticket price freeze next season from clubs like Liverpool, Brentford, and Manchester City. The new season of England's top flight will begin on August 15 and conclude on May 24, 2026. ($1 = 0.7396 pounds)
BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Is Diaz set for Anfield exit?
The prospect of Luis Diaz leaving Liverpool stiffened over the weekend as both the Colombian winger and his partner put emotive posts up on social wrote on Instagram that "anyone who plays for this badge is bound to miss this incredible atmosphere one day".He added: "My thanks go to everyone: teammates, coaching staff, club staff and supporters. It was an unforgettable season, one I will always carry in my heart!"His partner meanwhile posted: "From the first day we arrived, we felt first hand what it means to be a part of this club. We knew the slogan was "You'll Never Walk Alone", but to hear them sing it with so much passion, support each other at every moment and show such unconditional love... confirmed to us that here you never walk alone."This fan doesn't just support, it feels. And what you have made my boyfriend and our entire family feel is something we carry in our souls."Thank you for so much love, for so much dedication and for making us feel at home. Being a part of this fan is a privilege. There's no doubt: they're the best in the world."This is a real bond, deep and strong, that reaffirms that we'll never walk alone."The social media posts come as German media report Diaz has decided to leave, while the Spanish press report Barcelona are keen on his what do you think? If Liverpool lose such a key face, how do they replace him?Tell us
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Champions League fans blast 'annoying' violin act just moments before final after Linkin Park performed ahead of PSG vs Inter Milan clash
Champions League final viewers brutally blasted the 'annoying' violin act prior to kick-off between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain in Munich. More to follow.
