Source: Team_Talk
PL reject Reds' globe-trotting plan
iverpool have been told that they would not be allowed to organise a money-spinning Premier League fixture overseas.[LNB] New Reds co-owner Tom Werner revealed on Friday that he would be keen for the club to play a regular-season match abroad.[LNB]The American's comments raised the spectre of 'the 39th game', the concept of an additional international round of matches floated by the Premier League two and a half years ago.[LNB]That idea was shelved indefinitely after meeting massive opposition from clubs, fans and FIFA.[LNB]And a Premier League spokesman said on Saturday that Liverpool and another top-flight club could not unilaterally stage a match outside of England.[LNB]Werner had told BBC Sport: "Pre-season matches are great but why not have an actual match in season?[LNB]"I think first of all the Premier League is the strongest league in the world and its reach is global.[LNB]"It's been very impressive to me, the number of people globally who watch, and we hope to expand that imprint.[LNB]"I think the more important the game, the more excitement."[LNB]Many Premier League clubs organise money-spinning overseas pre-season tours in territories where English football is popular, such as Asia and the United States.[LNB]Playing a competitive fixture could be even more lucrative and it was this which arguably led to the idea being mooted in the first place.[LNB]The Premier League also confirmed today there were no current plans to revive the proposal.
