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Premier League, EFL agree multi-billion virus rescue deal

Brighton's French striker Neal Maupay celebrates scoring his team's first goal during their English Premier League match against Manchester United at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on September 26, 2020.

Photo credit: Glyn Kirk | AFP

What you need to know:

  • The Premier League will provide a further financial commitment to help the EFL secure a £200-million loan facility for clubs in the second-tier Championship.

London

The Premier League and the English Football League on Thursday agreed a £250-million Sh37.3 billion) rescue package to ease the financial pressure on lower-league clubs during the coronavirus pandemic.