AHEAD OF THE GAME: Premier League clubs in discussions over friendlies during World Cup

Premier League clubs are planning to play friendly matches during the World Cup. They will give players two weeks off after November 13 and then they will return for a second four-week pre-season. The Premier League season resumes on Boxing Day.

Andy Holt has come under fire for his activism on Twitter and his apparent lack of attendance at EFL meetings. FIFA will not hold their Congress before the tournament. The presidential election will take place at the next FIFA Congress in Rwanda next March. Some EPL clubs benefit from their supporters’ gambling losses by receiving a cut from punters who open a betting account via one of their official partners. Energy crisis could affect the quality of playing surfaces in the E League. Some clubs may reduce the use of lighting rigs on their pitches this winter.