Richard Masters

Premier League expects safety guidelines on heading during training to be in place ahead of next season

The Premier League said it was launching two studies to identify the forces involved in heading footballs.

Police call for Premier League, EFL clubs to boost cooperation to tackle racist abuse

Deputy Chief Constable Mark Roberts wrote to Premier League chief executive Richard Masters and English Football League chairman Rick Parry in January but only received replies this week

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta joins calls for social media change after threats to family

Football authorities in Britain have sent an open letter to social media companies calling on them to do more to stamp out abuse following a spate of recent incidents.

Football chiefs call for action to tackle 'havens of abuse' in open letter to Twitter, Facebook

A number of players including Manchester United trio Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Axel Tuanzebe, as well as Chelsea full-back Reece James, have been targeted on social media in recent weeks.

Premier League launches racism action plan outlining actions to eradicate racial prejudice

The plan outlines a series of commitments aimed at creating greater access to opportunities and career progression for black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups in football, and actions to eradicate racial prejudice.

Premier League: Kingswinford man arrested on suspicion of racially abusing West Brom midfielder Romaine Sawyers

The Premier League club had reported to police on Friday that a racist message was sent to Sawyers during the team's 5-0 loss to Manchester City on Tuesday.

Premier League: Clubs must set right example by adhering to COVID-19 protocols, says chief-executive Richard Masters

"We are fortunate to be able to continue to play and bring our competition to fans at home and around the world. This brings justified additional scrutiny and the Premier League must take the lead in setting the right example to follow," Masters said.

Premier League, English Football League agree COVID-19 rescue package worth £250 million

The Premier League will provide a further financial commitment to help the EFL secure a £200-million loan facility for clubs in the second-tier Championship.

Premier League expected to stick to three-substitutes rule: CEO Richard Masters

Liverpool manager Klopp and Manchester City boss Guardiola have been vociferous in their calls for the Premier League to allow five substitutions, with fears over rising player injuries during the hectic fixture schedule.

Premier League 'can't give blank cheque' to lower-league clubs, says CEO Richard Masters

Premier League is in negotiations with the EFL over a financial package to ensure no sides go out of business due to the coronavirus pandemic, though an agreement has yet to be reached.