The History of the English Premier League (EPL)

The English Premier League (EPL) is the world's most popular and competitive soccer league. Since its inception in 1992, it has grown into an international sporting powerhouse. What follows is a full history of the league from creation to present day dominance. #1 The Formation of the Premier League (1992): Background: Before 1992, English football first division was named Football League First Division, created in 1888. In the late 1980s, however, English football was doing poorly. Hooliganism tarnished the sport. Sradiums were ageing and unsafe, leading to disaster, like at Hillsborough (1989). Financial struggle due to low returns and lack of sponsorship compared with leagues like Italy's Serie A and Spain's La Liga. Breakaway from the Football League: In the early 1990s, the top clubs were calling for more control of TV revenues and commercial rights. In 1992, the top 22 clubs broke away from the Football League to form the Premier League with the back...