English Premier League footballers should 'take pay cut'

Members of the British government have warned Premier League clubs, such as Tottenham, that it is wrong use public money to furlough some employees, while still paying players their full salary [COURTESY]

The British government on Thursday said English Premier League footballers should take a pay cut, amid outrage at top-flight clubs using a furlough scheme for non-playing staff.

Tottenham, Newcastle and Norwich have said they will use a government scheme to guarantee 80 per cent of salaries for staff up to a maximum of £2,500 ($3,100, 2,850 euros) per month.