Richard Masters
Richard Masters: 'Premier League not immune from cost of coronavirus pandemic'
The government is reviewing the October 1 date for the return of spectators to sports venues amid a rise in coronavirus cases.
Sep 9, 22:09
Premier League holding talks with EFL over further financial aid
The government is reviewing the October 1 return of spectators to sports venues.
Sep 9, 18:51
All 28 Premier League fixtures behind closed doors in September to be televised
An agreement was reached on Tuesday at a league shareholders' meeting.
Sep 8, 18:19
Survey reveals capacity crowds and a completed season are top priorities for fans
Supporters were asked what they were most hoping to see from the new campaign.
Sep 1, 16:17
Premier League chief Richard Masters encouraged by trial of fans in stadium
The Sport Tech Innovation Group will explore high-tech solutions to allow more fans into stadia.
Aug 30, 11:31
MP "disturbed" by number of Newcastle fans prepared to overlook Saudi human rights record
The Saudi-led takeover offer was withdrawn on Thursday.
Jul 31, 14:31
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on July 1
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Jul 1, 23:39
Dave Whelan "cannot promise anything" as Wigan Athletic fight for suvival
The Championship side face a 12-point deduction.
Jul 1, 16:50
Former owner Dave Whelan hoping to help Wigan after club enters administration
Athletic face a 12-point deduction.
Jul 1, 16:12
Leicester confident remaining home games will not be affected by local lockdown
Leicester became the first city to go under a local lockdown.
Jun 30, 23:42
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on June 30
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Jun 30, 23:39
Richard Masters insists BLM support will not set "precedent"
The league has given its support to the movement, which seeks equality for black people across the globe.
Jun 30, 18:15
Premier League chief admits Newcastle takeover is "complicated" after MP questions
The Saudi Public Investment Fund is seeking to buy an 80 per cent stake in the club.
Jun 30, 17:52
Leicester forced to wait to discover whether they can play at home this weekend
The Foxes are due to host Crystal Palace at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.
Jun 30, 12:45
Premier League "waiting to hear" whether Leicester lockdown will impact games
The Foxes are due to host Crystal Palace at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.
Jun 30, 11:23
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on June 20
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Jun 20, 23:39
Premier League has no pandemic insurance
The cost of curtailment was placed at over £1billion by the league's boss.
Jun 20, 22:10
Premier League chief admits return will be "odd" without fans
Behind closed doors action "an odd experience" admits Richard Masters.
Jun 17, 08:49
Sports minister warns fans to stay away from Premier League grounds
There have been fears that some fans could still turn up outside stadiums, particularly as Liverpool close on their first league title in 30 years.
Jun 16, 22:46
New Premier League chief discusses possibility of fans returning to games
The remaining 92 matches of the 2019-20 Premier League season will be played behind closed doors.
Jun 16, 22:42
Sterling, Sancho, De Bruyne, more unite for anti-racism video
Raheem Sterling posted the video on social media with the hashtag #timeforchange.
Jun 16, 21:51
FIFA give green light to open transfer window before end of season
The Premier League has already said the next window will not open until the end of the delayed campaign.
Jun 11, 17:41
Liverpool to be allowed to lift Premier League title at Anfield?
Liverpool are reportedly set to get the green light to play their remaining homes fixtures at Anfield, despite previous fears over mass gatherings outside Anfield.
Jun 2, 13:01
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on May 29
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the world of sport.
May 29, 23:39
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on May 19
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the entertainment world.
May 19, 23:39
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on May 18
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the entertainment world.
May 18, 23:39
Liverpool still set to have Premier League trophy presentation
There were no further discussions on curtailing the season when clubs gathered on Monday.
May 18, 22:15
Premier League encouraged by fans staying away during Bundesliga return
The German top flight resumed at the weekend, and Premier League chief executive Richard Masters felt the early signs were good.
May 18, 22:14
Premier League clubs to discuss contact training protocols next week
Richard Masters, chief executive of the Premier Leagues, says a June 12 restart date has only ever been a "staging post".
May 18, 18:00
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on May 15
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sporting world.
May 15, 21:53
Premier League clubs able to negotiate short-term contract extensions
Premier League clubs are able to negotiate short-term contract extensions with players whose current deals expire on June 30.
May 15, 14:09
Sadiq Khan insists it is "too early" to consider Premier League return in London
The Premier League is committed to its Project Restart plan but the Mayor of London says it is "too early" to consider a resumption in the capital.
May 12, 13:43
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on May 11
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
May 11, 22:12
Premier League clubs discuss cancelling 2019-20 season for first time
Richard Masters said after Monday's shareholders' meeting there is also "ongoing dialogue" about finishing the campaign at neutral grounds.
May 11, 18:39
Premier League could lose "at least £1bn" due to coronavirus pandemic
The estimate was set out in a letter to DCMS committee chair Julian Knight.
Apr 7, 18:05
Coronavirus latest: PFA accepts players must "share financial burden"
Premier League players had come under criticism from Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
Apr 2, 20:52
Premier League, EFL suspended until April due to coronavirus pandemic
All professional football in England, including the Premier League and Championship, will be suspended until April 3 at the earliest due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 13, 11:05
Premier League chief warns against reducing overseas player quota
The FA favours a maximum 13 overseas players per squad post-Brexit.
Feb 9, 09:38
Premier League chief Richard Masters unlikely to introduce homegrown quotas
The balance between homegrown and overseas players in a 25-man Premier League squad is back in the spotlight following Brexit.
Feb 4, 22:11
Richard Masters appointed new Premier League chief executive
Richard Masters has been working in the top job for over a year on an interim basis.
Dec 12, 17:46
