EFL Clubs Demand Bigger Share of Premier League's £1.8bn Deal as Football Funding Battle Intensifies

Championship clubs have held discussions at the English Football League (EFL) headquarters over the Premier League's proposed financial redistribution package, with the lower divisions seeking a larger share of the money. The meeting took place in Paddington on Thursday, bringing together Championship representatives to examine the offer, which would distribute an additional £1.8 billion over 10 years.

Although no final agreement was reached, the EFL believes negotiations may be progressing in its favour ahead of the Independent Football Regulator's State of the Game report, due on Tuesday. The EFL wants the money divided with 75 per cent going to the Championship, 15 per cent to League One and 10 per cent to League Two.

That would replace the existing 80-12-8 distribution model. EFL Meeting Produces Awkward Moments Behind the Scenes Despite the detailed discussions and financial data presented at the summit, the gathering also produced a few lighter moments.

One representative from a northern club arrived more than an hour late after mistakenly boarding a train heading to Glasgow instead of London. There was also an uncomfortable exchange involving the Football Association (FA).

One official, apparently unaware that people attending remotely could still hear him, criticised the governing body's handling of Southampton manager Tonda Eckert's punishment in the Spygate controversy. Eckert received a suspended ban for his involvement in the affair.

Although some attendees were understood to share the official's frustration, Southampton representatives who heard the remarks reportedly took note of the criticism. LA 2028 Olympics Face Questions Over International Ticket Sales Ticket sales for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games are reportedly progressing strongly overall, but concerns have emerged about the level of demand from outside the United States.

According to insiders, fewer than five per cent of tickets sold so far have gone to buyers based overseas, a figure understood to have raised concerns within the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Some may point to US President Donald Trump's border policies as a possible deterrent for international visitors.

However, the willingness of football supporters to travel to the United States for this year's FIFA World Cup suggests that other factors could be involved. Industry experts have reportedly highlighted a lack of effective publicity and promotion across Europe and other international markets.

Without greater efforts to attract overseas visitors, the Games risk drawing a disproportionately domestic audience. St George's Park Revamp to Include Padel Courts The Football Association's planned redevelopment of St George's Park will include new padel courts, adding another recreational option at England's national football centre.