HOW the Premier League won the money war

No matter what, the football gravy train keeps chugging along. Even as people worry about heating their homes and brace for recession, big money transfers continue to roll in. When the pandemic first broke out, it seemed like that might change, and that there was an opportunity to create a new, more equitable football ecosystem. Instead, the rich just got richer. Here's how the Premier League benefited from a crisis to climb even further ahead of the competition.

Report: Dave Braneck
Camera: Joe Wright
Edit: Vincent Chmiel

ـــــ
DW Kick Off! provides you with a unique glimpse into the game that has captivated millions of fans across the world. We explore football stories ranging from fan culture, great sporting moments, tactical analysis, and the politics behind the game. Subscribe and delve into the football world with DW Kick Off!
▸ subscribe: https://goo.gl/Y799RK
▸ help us create subtitles: https://goo.gl/fz2L61
▸ our channel:    / dwkickoff  

More football stories here:
Facebook:   / dw.kickoff  
Twitter:   / dw_sports  
Website: http://dw.com/sports

We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G