Asian chief reopens 39th game debate

ASIAN Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam has reopened the debate into the Premier League’s controversial 39th game proposals.

Plans to host an overseas ‘international’ round of matches in five cities across the world from 2011 were originally unveiled in February, but were scrapped after receiving a widespread hostile reception.

However, earlier this week, Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore revealed the proposals are “still there, being discussed and considered with the clubs”.