“We have held positive discussions with Government about the importance of access to European players for our clubs and the many cultural and economic benefits a globally popular Premier League brings to the UK,” said a Premier League spokesman. (Image: PA)Not to mention the benefits a globally-popular Premier League brings to, in no particular order…The ruling family of Abu Dhabi, and the Florida-based Glazer family, whose club is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. But, like it or not, it has happened and the Premier League is panicking. “It is vital that our clubs can continue to acquire European players with the freedom they currently enjoy,” continued the spokesman. Brexit will be bad news for many but it will be no disaster for British football.

Source: Daily Mirror September 06, 2018 16:30 UTC