Everton told to pay Burnley £35m over PSR breaches
Summary
Everton have been ordered to pay Burnley £35 million because Everton broke Premier League financial rules during the 2021-22 season. Burnley said these rule breaks hurt their chance to stay in the Premier League, leading to relegation, and the league agreed Burnley should be compensated.Key Facts
- Everton breached Premier League profit and sustainability rules over three years, including 2021-22.
- Burnley claimed Everton’s breach cost them a better chance to avoid relegation in 2021-22.
- A Premier League commission ruled Everton must pay Burnley £26 million in damages plus £9 million in interest.
- Everton is appealing the ruling, saying it is legally and factually wrong.
- The financial penalties do not affect Everton’s current profit and sustainability rules accounts.
- Everton lost and then partially regained points in the 2023-24 season due to separate PSR penalties.
- Leeds United settled with Everton over a related claim previously.
- Other clubs, like Chelsea and Manchester City, face investigations or fines related to financial rules that may affect future compensation claims.
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