Are footballers allowed to play Fantasy Premier League?
Briefly

Members of playing and support staff in the Premier League can participate in Fantasy Premier League (FPL). Over 10 million fans globally enjoy FPL, which involves selecting 15 players to earn points based on performance. While the Premier League does not restrict involvement, individual clubs may have rules. For example, Fulham advises staff against selecting their players. Notable players involved in FPL include Aaron Ramsdale and Conor Bradley. A leaked injury incident involving Jack Grealish in 2021 raised concerns about ethics in FPL.
The Premier League allows members of playing and support staff at its clubs to play Fantasy Premier League, a game played by over 10 million worldwide.
Clubs can have their own rules on playing Fantasy Premier League; for instance, Fulham advises staff to avoid selecting Fulham players.
An Aston Villa fan leaked information regarding Jack Grealish's injury during the 2020-21 season based on access to FPL staff members' accounts.
Pep Guardiola described the leaking of injury information as 'unprofessional and unethical', highlighting the risk of insider information in Fantasy Premier League.
Read at www.bbc.com
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