- Furlough fury -However, the Premier League has not enjoyed such political backing throughout the course of the pandemic. Conservative MP Julian Knight accused the Premier League of a "moral vacuum." For the first time since the inception of the Premier League in 1992, the BBC will show four live games before the end of the season. "It is important that as many people as possible can access our games," said Premier League chief executive Richard Masters. By being beamed back to the masses on its return, the Premier League could ensure absence makes the heart grow fonder and increase its already massive following.

Source: Bangkok Post June 12, 2020 01:18 UTC