Premier League chief exec on the Fifa Crisis, City's charges & World Cup expansion

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters speaks to BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan ahead of the 2026/27 season getting underway.

They discuss the fall out from Gianni Infantino’s bid to sell off a stake in the World Cup to private investors, the wait for a ruling on Manchester City's 115 charges, and Chelsea’s fine for financial rule breaches.

Plus, is the league heading into a new era with nine managerial changes heading into the new season?

01:26 – a new era for the Premier League?

04:00 – The Fifa crisis fall out

06:47 – Kevin Lamour’s Fifa exit

10:50 – Potential World Cup expansion

12:42 – Manchester City’s charges

13:53 – Chelsea’ fine for financial rule breaches

16:02 – Squad cost ratio spending controls