The Professional Footballers' Association warns that proposals for a 30% pay cut in the Premier League would be 'detrimental to our NHS'.
The Professional Footballers' Association says proposals for a 30% pay cut for Premier League players would be"detrimental to our NHS".The government has said it is"concerned" by what it called"infighting".to take a 30% salary cut in order to protect jobs, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
"Football must play its part to show that the sport understands the pressures its lower paid staff, communities and fans face."The PFA said all Premier League players"will play their part in making significant financial contributions in these unprecedented times". Saturday's call, which featured a Premier League presentation of the wage cut plans, was concluded in less than an hour with no agreement reached.
"The EFL money is an advance. Importantly, it will aid cashflow in the immediate, but football needs to find a way to increase funding to the EFL and non-league clubs in the long-term. During Saturday's conference call, the Premier League warned that it faces a £762m financial penalty if the season does not resume, and broadcasters demanded refunds on games they could not show.
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