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Scudamore hopes for EU stay

Premier League chair Richard Scudamore voiced his support yesterday for Britain remaining in the European Union ahead of Thursday’s referendum.

Scudamore runs the world’s richest domestic football competition, featuring players from across the world.

Television rights for Premier League over the next three seasons have generated £8.3 billion, with more than £3bn coming from overseas broadcasters.

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