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Premier League may face legal action from club over third-party rules

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  • Manchester City understood to be club considering legal action
  • New rules place limits on associated party transactions

The Premier League may face a new legal challenge from one of its own clubs after approving new rules that would limit the ability of teams to buy players or strike sponsorship deals with parties related to their ownership.

An amendment to rules governing associated party transactions (APTs) was approved by clubs at a league meeting on Friday, after they had been informed of the risk of legal action should they do so. The identity of the club that is considering legal arbitration has not been made public, but is understood to be the champions, Manchester City.

Continue reading…Manchester City understood to be club considering legal actionNew rules place limits on associated party transactionsThe Premier League may face a new legal challenge from one of its own clubs after approving new rules that would limit the ability of teams to buy players or strike sponsorship deals with parties related to their ownership.An amendment to rules governing associated party transactions (APTs) was approved by clubs at a league meeting on Friday, after they had been informed of the risk of legal action should they do so. The identity of the club that is considering legal arbitration has not been made public, but is understood to be the champions, Manchester City. Continue reading…