-The argument over whether enough of the Premier League’s riches cascade down to the rest of the game is as old as the breakaway division itself. Twenty-three years on from its creation, however, the contrast between the game as it is played at the very top and the grassroots that nourish it below is more stark than ever.
The Premier League has become a global entertainment brand capable of bringing in more than £8bn over three years in broadcasting income. Meanwhile, grassroots facilities are under greater pressure than ever from council cuts and the wider societal problems surrounding inactivity and getting children to play sport are becoming more entrenched.
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In recent years the Premier League has brought forth a sometimes bewildering array of schemes to show that it is doing its bit, showcasing them in draughty school halls and inner-city estates.
Premier League 4 Sport uses a combination of Premier League and Sport England cash to bring 12 sports such as tennis and badminton to schoolchildren, using the all-pervasive power of top-flight football clubs as a hook. Through it, £7.8m is invested over three years.
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