Premier League giants should help struggling lower-league clubs battling to survive the coronavirus pandemic, a top Government minister has said.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden urged cash-soaked sides to pump emergency funds into less well-off clubs. Some fear they could go out of business as ongoing Covid-19 restrictions mean they cannot admit fans – denying them vital ticket receipts, bar takings and snacks' sales.
Many also rely on hosting hospitality and conference events, which are also banned amid the ongoing fight against the disease.
Mr Dowden told BBC One's The Andrew Marr Show: “First of all we need to look to the Premier League. “I’ve been touch with the Premier League a lot over the past few days, they’re working closely with
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