Fri Feb 14, 2025 7:38 pm
The Premier League's rules governing sponsorship deals from the period between 2021 and 2024 are "void and unenforceable", a tribunal has ruled.
Last year, an independent arbitration panel found against aspects of the league's Associated Party Transaction regulations (APTs) after a lawsuit instigated by Manchester City.
The Premier League says the tribunal's ruling does not impact the "valid operation" of current APT rules, which it believes are still "valid and enforceable" and remain in "full force".
The rules were formed by the Premier League to prevent clubs from profiting from commercial deals with companies linked to their owners that are deemed above "fair market value".
In November, the Premier League voted through amendments to the rules despite opposition from Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, as well as City.
Friday's ruling is not in judgement of the November amendments which still stand but are the subject of a legal challenge.