English football welcomes the announcement of the Online Safety Bill in today’s Queen’s Speech and we are calling for it to be enacted in legislation as soon as possible. Social media companies must be held to account for protecting their users. It is therefore vital that any legislative and regulatory …
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An Independent League Arbitration Panel has allowed the EFL’s appeal against the outcome of an independent Disciplinary Commission in respect of misconduct charges brought against Derby County. The panel concluded that the Disciplinary Commission was wrong to dismiss the League’s expert accountancy evidence, which demonstrated that the Club’s policy regarding …
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The EFL has agreed a multi-year partnership with Unilever brand Lifebuoy, the world’s number one hygiene soap brand, as the League continues to prepare for the safe return of fans to EFL fixtures. The agreement sees Lifebuoy become the ‘Official Hygiene Partner’ of EFL, with activity commencing at Sunday’s 2021 …
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The EFL (English Football League) welcomes the decision made by six English Premier League teams to withdraw intentions to join a European Super League. With widespread opposition met at home and abroad, including from the EFL, these divisive proposals threatened the sporting principles of the football pyramid that our founding …
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One year on from the first Covid-19 lockdown, the English Football League (EFL) can confirm that it has recorded zero positive test results for the first time. A total of 5,524 players and Club staff from all 72 EFL Clubs were tested as part of last week’s testing programme, with …
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Cazoo, the UK’s leading online car retailer, which makes getting your next car as simple and seamless as buying any other product online, has announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement to become an Official Partner of the English Football League (EFL). Cazoo will have exposure across all 72 …
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English football on Thursday, February 11 had written an open letter to Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter, and Mark Zuckerberg, the founder, chairman and CEO of Facebook. Dear Jack and Mark, Recent weeks have seen the levels of vicious, offensive abuse from users of your services aimed at footballers …
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The success of the Premier League both at home and around the world allows it to make a significant contribution to the UK economy and the wider game. Alongside generating £3.3billion in tax annually for the UK government, including £1.1billion from the players alone, the Premier League directs crucial funding …
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The EFL and the Premier League have today concluded negotiations on a rescue package and distress fund to address the immediate financial challenges faced by EFL clubs arising as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. A fund of £50m in the form of a grant and monitored grant payments has …
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The FA, Premier League and EFL have come together to agree a plan for entry requirements for overseas players post-Brexit. Football’s Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) proposal was submitted to the Government last month by The FA, as the governing body for football, and has now been approved by The Home …
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