Premier League players breaching coronavirus rules have been branded “disgusting” by a senior figure within one of its television rights holders, who says they should be sacked. “If any of your colleagues broke the rules and endangered lives – forget the commercial damage – they would be fired. “Between now and the end of the season, we ask that you continue to take personal responsibility and follow the lockdown rules, without exception. As captain of Crystal Palace Football Club I am fully aware that my responsibilities go beyond football, and that in this instance, I have let the fans, the club, my manager and teammates down. The breaches of coronavirus rules are more akin to a drink-driving offence, which the FA also has no jurisdiction over.

Source: Express January 06, 2021 14:03 UTC