Everton ordered to pay Burnley £35m for PSR breach

Everton They were told they had to pay. Burnley 35 million due to the impact of breaching the Premier League’s financial regulations.

The case – heard by the Premier League Commission – relates to the 2021-22 season. Everton It has been confirmed that the Profitability and Sustainability Regulations (PSR) have been breached in three years.

Burnley They argued that the breach had affected their chances of staying in the Premier League and that they should be compensated for the losses they suffered in connection with relegation.

The Clarets were awarded £26m in damages and a further £9m in interest.

Everton They have appealed: The sources said they would “strongly and thoroughly” contest the verdict.

The club said in a statement: “It is clear that the judgment is fundamentally flawed in law and fact.”

“This decision sets a dangerous and unworkable precedent for English football as it is based on the principle that a club can breach financial rules at any time during the financial year,” the statement said.

“Everton “The panel’s decision is based on the clear evidence presented by their legal representatives and they believe the appeal will be successful.”

Any compensation will not be affected EvertonPSR account for the current period.