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Premier League CEO on FIFA Crisis, City's charges & World Cup expansion
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Premier League chief executive Richard Masters speaks to BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan ahead of the 2026/27 season getting underway.
They discuss the fall out from Gianni Infantino’s bid to sell off a stake in the World Cup to private investors, the wait for a ruling on Manchester City's 115 charges, and Chelsea’s fine for financial rule breaches.
Plus, is the league heading into a new era with nine managerial changes heading into the new season?
01:26 – a new era for the Premier League? 04:00 – The Fifa crisis fall out 06:47 – Kevin Lamour’s Fifa exit 10:50 – Potential World Cup expansion 12:42 – Manchester City’s charges 13:53 – Chelsea’ fine for financial rule breaches 16:02 – Squad cost ratio spending controls