Bengaluru  — The Premier League has reached an agreement with the English Football League (EFL) to provide a £250m bailout package for lower division clubs struggling financially due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Club finances have been hit hard since the pandemic barred fans from entering stadiums, with many at the risk of going out of business...

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