Richard Masters
FA, Premier League agree to scrap FA Cup replays from 2024-25
The FA and Premier League agree to scrap FA Cup replays from the first round of the tournament onwards due to expanded UEFA competitions.
Apr 18, 15:21
Everton's appeal over 10-point deduction 'to be heard over next three days'
Everton's appeal over the 10-point penalty handed to them by the Premier League back in November will be heard this week, with a final decision expected by mid-February.
Jan 30, 15:09
PL CEO confirms date set for Manchester City charges hearing
Premier League CEO Richard Masters confirms that a date has been set for Manchester City's hearing into 115 charges of alleged Financial Fair Play breaches.
Jan 16, 17:57
MP 'tables motion in Parliament against Everton's 10-point deduction'
Ian Byrne, the MP for Liverpool constituency West Derby, tables an early day motion in the House of Commons against Everton's 10-point deduction in the Premier League
Nov 21, 14:13
Manchester United confirm Sheriff Tiraspol match will go ahead
Manchester United confirm that Thursday's Europa League group fixture with Sheriff Tiraspol will go ahead in Moldova.
Sep 10, 13:19
Premier League 'could also postpone next weekend's fixtures'
The Premier League could also postpone next weekend's matches following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, according to a report.
Sep 9, 12:16
Premier League, EFL fixtures postponed this weekend following death of The Queen
All Premier League and EFL fixtures scheduled for this weekend have been postponed following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Sep 9, 11:34
Premier League to fast-track Chelsea sale?
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters suggests that the sale of Chelsea could be finalised within as little as 10 days.
Mar 4, 09:45
Premier League unveils new anti-discrimination measures for 2021-22 season
All 20 clubs have agreed to enforce new punishments, including bans, for any individual found to have behaved in a discriminatory or abusive way.
Aug 10, 14:50
Everton announce start date for work on new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium
The first phase of the project will begin on July 26.
Jul 1, 15:52
Javier Tebas wants review into Champions League expansion
A new format for Europe's premier club competition is set to come into force from 2024.
May 27, 16:34
Richard Masters: 'There must be a rebalancing of European football'
The Premier League boss was speaking at the Club Advisory Platform of the European Leagues which discussed the failed European Super League.
May 27, 11:02
EFL: 'New Premier League TV deal a missed opportunity'
The Premier League has agreed to roll over its existing broadcast deal through to 2025.
May 13, 18:27
Premier League teams agree three-year domestic TV rights rollover
The deal will run from 2022 to 2025.
May 13, 09:44
Premier League 'contacts clubs over plans for 500 away supporters'
Richard Masters has written to clubs for their thoughts on including some away supporters in the permitted 10,000 from May 17.
May 1, 11:39
Premier League 'planning new rule to permanently ban breakaway clubs'
A report claims that the Premier League is to introduce a new law which will make it impossible for teams to join a breakaway division in the future.
Apr 24, 09:26
Daniel Levy 'shaken' by European Super League backlash
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is 'shaken' by the backlash received following widespread condemnation expressed towards the proposal of the European Super League.
Apr 20, 23:14
Remaining 14 Premier League clubs 'demand Big Six be expelled'
The remaining 14 Premier League clubs are reportedly preparing to demand the Big Six be kicked out of the competition in a meeting on Tuesday.
Apr 19, 23:20
Richard Masters hopes supporters can return to stadiums this season
Top-flight games are currently being played behind closed doors due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Feb 18, 11:17
Premier League records 16 new coronavirus cases
The positives represent a drop of 20 compared to the last set of figures.
Jan 18, 16:36
Richard Masters expects Premier League season to finish behind closed doors
Small numbers of spectators attended matches under the regionalised tier system in December.
Jan 15, 18:06
Aston Villa's clash with Everton is postponed
Newcastle's game against Villa will now take place on January 23, during the FA Cup fourth-round weekend.
Jan 14, 11:23
Southampton's clash with Leeds United postponed due to FA Cup fixture
The match with the Shrews was postponed because of a coronavirus outbreak at the Sky Bet League One club.
Jan 13, 20:13
Southampton's clash with Leeds United 'to be called off so Saints can play FA Cup tie'
The match with the Shrews was called off because of a coronavirus outbreak at the Sky Bet League One club.
Jan 13, 18:40
Richard Masters urges Premier League clubs to follow coronavirus protocols
Richard Masters warned that clubs should prepare for more matches to be postponed or rearranged at short notice.
Jan 12, 22:45
EFL to have access to £250m in funding after rescue package agreed
The bailout package has been months in the making.
Dec 3, 15:46
Julian Knight calls for regular updates on Premier League, EFL bailout talks
EFL chairman Rick Parry hopes a deal can be agreed by the end of the month.
Nov 11, 00:05
Boris Johnson urged to fulfil election promise on football fan-led review
MP warns football is in an existential crisis because of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Nov 6, 14:36
English football chiefs to face MPs over lack of EFL rescue package
The Government says the Premier League must help out the EFL, with Richard Masters, Rick Parry and Greg Clarke set to be questioned.
Nov 5, 08:38
Ed Woodward: 'Premier League must look at structure of the English game'
Manchester United's executive vice-chairman said on Tuesday that his club had played an "active role" in Project Big Picture plans.
Oct 21, 14:31
Graham Potter: 'Football has capacity to allow supporters back in'
Albion travel to Selhurst Park to face arch rivals Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.
Oct 15, 15:52
Richard Masters hopeful supporters can return to stadiums in the near future
Masters hopes football can follow the "really positive" return of spectators at theatres.
Oct 14, 22:42
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters explains pay-per-view decision
Matches not being televised in October will be available on a pay-per-view basis.
Oct 14, 19:49
Richard Masters: 'Clubs have been hit by a quadruple whammy over ban on spectators'
Leading figures are pushing for spectators to return.
Oct 8, 09:01
EFL clubs to discuss season contingency plans amid curtailment concerns
The 2019-20 season in Leagues One and Two was cut short.
Sep 18, 12:04
Premier League comes to agreement over new China television deal
Its deal with PPTV was terminated in September over a late payment.
Sep 17, 12:35
Richard Masters explains the importance of using pitchside monitors to help supporters
FIFA has taken over responsibility for VAR implementation around the world.
Sep 9, 22:12
Richard Masters: 'Premier League taking steps to return football to Chinese television'
Premier League 'taking steps' to return top-flight action to Chinese television
Sep 9, 22:11
