English football is bleeding money because all matches are canceled due to the corona virus outbreak.

More and more people are demanding that the well-paid football stars prepare for their employers and agree on lower wages, so that the clubs do not have to leave or kick staff. Including Health Minister Matt Hancock, who a few days ago said it was no more than right for players to pull their straw to the stack.

The latest Premier League proposal is for all players to lower their wages by 30 percent to save the clubs finances.

Now the player organization PFA strikes back.

In a statement, the proposal is called illogical. The total tax on wages and other remuneration is a considerable sum that goes to the expense of socially critical activities - which is extra important at present, according to PFA.

“A 30 percent pay cut would mean that the Swedish Tax Agency loses considerable sums. It would hit healthcare and other publicly funded activities, ”writes PFA.

According to the player organization, the proposed pay cut for the entire Premier League would be £ 500 million, of which £ 200 million, equivalent to SEK 2.5 billion, in tax, which would not be paid.

“What would that loss of revenue for the state mean for the healthcare system? Did the Premier League have that in mind in its proposal and did Health Minister Matt Hancock think of it when he asked players to agree on a pay cut? ”, Writes PFA.

Several players have started their own charity alternatives and collected money and protective equipment for the health care.

"All Premier League players want and should make extensive financial efforts in this truly unique situation," PFA writes in its statement, adding that all players are aware that they have a responsibility and know a great deal for everyone affected by the pandemic.

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