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For a long time, there have been rumors in the Premier League about hosting official matches outside of England, aiming to expand their commercial footprint. However, this has consistently faced opposition, leading to its shelving until now. Recently, Liverpool Chairman Tom Werner has revived this topic, firmly stating that one day Liverpool will play Premier League matches outside of England!
Undoubtedly, the Premier League is currently the most watched football league, with its commercial achievements surpassing others. However, as the saying goes, businessmen never think there's too much money, so it's quite normal to want to expand their commercial footprint further. In recent years, Premier League teams have played preseason matches in the United States, which have been successful. As a result, some executives hope to hold some matches in the US to attract more fans. For instance, the former Premier League CEO, Scudamore, proposed holding a "39th round of Premier League matches" in the US, but it was quickly met with strong opposition.
The opposition mainly comes from local Premier League fans, who argue that most fans don't have the time or money to travel abroad to support their teams. Moreover, the Premier League is a domestic league, so there's no reason for overseas matches. Thus, the matter was shelved. However, this doesn't mean that those proposing it have given up. Recently, Liverpool Chairman Tom Werner expressed his determination to hold Premier League matches outside of England and Wales.
In an interview with the Financial Times, he said, "I am determined to one day hold a Premier League match in New York. I even have a crazy idea that one day we could play a match in Tokyo, then a few hours later play in Los Angeles, then a few hours later play in Rio de Janeiro, then a few hours later play in Riyadh, making it a day to celebrate football and the Premier League." Tom's idea is indeed very ambitious, but due to practical considerations, this vision is unlikely to be realized for now. |
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