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Premier League CEO on the Fifa Crisis, City's charges & World Cup expansion

Richard Masters speaks to Dan Roan ahead of the new season.

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters speaks to BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan ahead of the 2026/27 season getting underway.

They discuss the fall out from Gianni Infantino’s bid to sell off a stake in the World Cup to private investors, the wait for a ruling on Manchester City's 115 charges, and Chelsea’s fine for financial rule breaches.

Plus, is the league heading into a new era with nine managerial changes heading into the new season?

01:26 – a new era for the Premier League?
04:00 – The Fifa crisis fall out
06:47 – Kevin Lamour’s Fifa exit
10:50 – Potential World Cup expansion
12:42 – Manchester City’s charges
13:53 – Chelsea’ fine for financial rule breaches
16:02 – Squad cost ratio spending controls

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