Despite increasing discussions about holding Premier League fixtures abroad, particularly in the United States, Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), are “not interested” in this idea.
The concept of hosting Premier League matches outside the UK has gained traction recently. London mayor Sadiq Khan recently supported this idea, questioning why international fans shouldn’t enjoy competitive games. Premier League CEO Richard Masters also suggested that this possibility is open for consideration.
Given that Liverpool’s owners are American and the team is currently on a pre-season tour in the US, one might expect FSG to support this idea. Chairman Tom Werner expressed his determination to see a Premier League game in New York last month. However, in the same interview, John W. Henry clarified that he did not support the idea.
According to Liverpool’s chief executive Bill Hogan, FSG’s official stance is clear: they are “not interested” in pursuing this. Hogan explained to The Athletic that Werner’s comments were his personal opinion and not reflective of the group’s position. He emphasized that Henry had stated FSG is not actively considering or pursuing this option.
When asked about the likelihood of Premier League games being played in the US, Hogan responded, “No, I don’t believe so. From our perspective, ultimately, that’s not a Liverpool decision, and our owners have said that’s not something we’re interested in.”
While there is significant interest in the Premier League from American fans, the idea of hosting games on neutral grounds remains controversial. The league’s integrity relies on each team playing 19 home and 19 away games. Disrupting this balance to chase additional revenue would undermine the league’s fairness.
Therefore, despite the financial incentives, Liverpool’s owners remain opposed to the idea of hosting Premier League fixtures in the United States.
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