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Birmingham Owner Urges Fair Wealth Distribution for Premier League

10/2/2025

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Tom Wagner, Birmingham City owner, urges protecting top Premier League clubs in wealth-redistribution talks with the EFL.
He argues taxing top clubs too heavily could weaken their international appeal.
Wagner calls for a sustainable financial model to strengthen the pyramid and Birmingham as a future top club.
The EFL seeks a deal to address a revenue gap over £5 billion.

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Tom Wagner, Birmingham City owner, urges protecting top Premier League clubs in wealth-redistribution talks with the EFL.
He argues taxing top clubs too heavily could weaken their international appeal.
Wagner calls for a sustainable financial model to strengthen the pyramid and Birmingham as a future top club.
The EFL seeks a deal to address a revenue gap over £5 billion.