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The Athletic FC Podcast
Does the Everton case damage the Premier League?
Feb 27, 2024
Exploring Everton's reduced 6-point deduction, implications on relegation battle, outstanding charges for Nottingham Forest and Manchester City. Discussing financial fair play rules, club sponsorships, and the complexities of the Everton takeover.
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- Reduction of Everton's penalty from 10 to 6 points sets a precedent for financial breaches in football.
- Considerations for penalties include spending trends, adherence to budget limits, and impact on competitive balance.
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Everton's 10-point deduction reduced to 6 points after appeal
Everton faced a 10-point penalty for breaching Premier League rules, which was reduced to 6 points after an appeal. The original charge stemmed from exceeding the permissible limit of financial losses, with mitigating factors such as sponsorship loss and stadium construction costs affecting the outcome. Everton contested the scale of the sanction, leading to a new three-person board reducing the penalty. The ruling sets a precedent for future cases of financial breaches in football.
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