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Mar 2023
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The battle for football’s future

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The biggest leagues in Europe may have taken a break this week – but it’s been a busy time for the powerbrokers shaping the future of the world’s most popular sport.

Are the Premier League really willing to give more money to the football pyramid? And will they apply more scrutiny to foreign owners?

Plus, find out why the expansion of the European Club Association could strengthen the influence of Paris Saint-Germain and the state of Qatar.

Panel: Jane Dougall, Dan Roan, Miguel Delaney, Kevin Miles, Simon Stone

Producer: Sam Sheringham

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