Everton were found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s rules for profitable and sustainable club operations in the 2021/22 season. Burnley have fought to be successful in their claim that this affected their chances of avoiding relegation. Now the BBC reports that Burnley have been upheld by an independent commission appointed by the Premier League.
Burnley claimed that Everton’s rule violations affected the club’s chances of avoiding relegation, and demanded compensation for the financial losses that followed. Everton narrowly retained their place in the Premier League, while Burnley made the financially difficult trip down to the second division.
READ: Antonio Nusa on Goal’s “Breakout star” top 10 World Cup list
The BBC reports Everton must pay £26 million in damages, and another £9 million in interest to Burnley. Everton have appealed the decision. In a statement, Everton say they are convinced that the decision is fundamentally flawed both legally and factually speaking:
“This decision sets a dangerous precedent for English football, as it is constructed so that all teams can be outside the regulations at all stages of the year,” Everton said.
The dangerous precedent is that this case could have an impact on future claims for damages between Premier League clubs if financial rule violations lead to sporting or financial consequences for other teams.
Read on F7: Offers Schelderup a very lucrative contract
Here you don’t play football in the world’s biggest league.
