Arsenal boss Wenger: English football is losing his soul

He said: “English football is losing his soul.

“Fans are the keeper of our football. But the first signs of danger are there to see. Stadiums are starting to empty, TV channels and radio stations are overcrowded with football. There is a kind of overdose looming.

“I’m sure that there is a limit to the amount of football people can take, on TV and also financially.

“Suddenly the English model has gone from owner-supporters to owner-businessman.

“The danger wasn’t there yesterday, but it’s there today. Of course you can have business integrated into the sport while still respecting the values of football.

“However, perhaps it is time for people to worry.

“Before you had a young kid who could watch his Liverpool team from the stand and who, after succeeding in life, would dream of buying his club. Things have changed beyond recognition all of a sudden.”