Plumley claims that, while there are a number of details that would need to be fleshed out, it is not hard to see the appeal, especially to American owners like Boehly.the Sheffield Hallam University expert told“So, you can see the appeal of these all-star games. Financially, who wins from that depends on how the game is structured and who has the overarching governance of it.
“You would imagine the league would want a say in this and that would affect how the money is filtered around. “Does the Premier League take the majority on this because they are the biggest league compared to the rest? How do you divide that pot up? Who do you sell it to and which broadcasters want to get on board?
“So, there is a lot to unpack in terms of how it would work financially, but you can certainly see the appeal to the wider market. Certain owners, especially those who have American backgrounds, would want to see this take off.”