The Future of Football: Taking the Premier League Global

The debate about playing Premier League games abroad has been gaining momentum in recent weeks. FIFA has pledged to analyze the impact of moving games, and Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has hinted that the door is open for games to be played in other countries. This idea is not new, and Liverpool was one of the clubs at the forefront of a similar project in the past.

Liverpool FC

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has expressed his determination to take Premier League games abroad, with a vision of celebrating football globally. In an interview with the Financial Times, Werner said, “I’m determined one day to have a Premier League game be played in New York City.” He even suggested playing multiple games in different cities around the world on the same day, citing Tokyo, Los Angeles, Rio, and Riyadh as potential destinations.

Global Football

Werner acknowledged that getting fans on board with the idea might be a challenge, but proposed offering cheap travel and accommodation to make it an attractive proposition. He cited the example of Liverpool’s upcoming pre-season games in the US, where the club will face Arsenal in Philadelphia and Manchester United in Columbia, South Carolina.

Liverpool in the US

LaLiga is also exploring the possibility of playing matches abroad, after a previous proposal to play a game between Barcelona and Girona in Miami was met with opposition from players and the Spanish Football Federation.

LaLiga

As the football world continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how this idea develops. Will we see Premier League games being played in New York City or Tokyo in the near future? Only time will tell.

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