Everton Ordered to Compensate Burnley £35 Million

Everton Football Club has been ordered to pay Burnley Football Club £35 million as compensation related to a breach of the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability (PSR) rules during the 2021-22 season. Burnley was relegated that season, finishing four points above the 18th place Everton.

The Premier League's independent disciplinary commission ruled that Everton's financial misconduct warranted a six-point deduction, which the club unsuccessfully appealed. Everton's former owner, Farhad Moshiri, was involved during this period.

Following the announcement of the compensation order, Everton expressed anger and surprise, stating their belief that the ruling was fundamentally flawed and that they would appeal the decision. Burnley chairman Alan Pace stated that the ruling vindicated their actions, emphasizing that no club should gain an improper competitive advantage.

Everton is currently under a takeover process by the Friedkin Group, expected to finalize by December 2024.