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Everton’s Double Trouble
On 8 April 2024, it was announced that a Premier League Commission had sanctioned Everton FC (“EFC”) with an immediate two-point deduction for EFC’s breach of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (“PSR”). This article considers the Commission’s approach to sanction and how this affects the general approach to sanction for a breach of the PSR upper loss threshold.
Seeing the Wood for the Trees
On 18 March 2024, it was announced that a Premier League Commission had sanctioned Nottingham Forest Football Club with an immediate four-point deduction following a breach of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (“PSR”). This article considers the Commission’s decision, which provides further clarity on how to approach sanction for a breach of the PSR.
Overviews
Wondering who FIFA, UEFA and The FA are and what they do as football’s governing bodies? Maybe you are wondering where the Premier League and other football leagues sit with the governing bodies? Or maybe you want to know how and what penalties are given to a footballer when charged with misconduct? Whatever football institution or procedure, here you will find an overview to get the understanding you want.
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