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The official name of the English Premier League - the top football division in England - is the Barclays Premier League. It has been sponsored by Barclays Bank since 2004 - and was known as the Barclays Premiership between 2004 and 2007.
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Why is premier league called premier league?
The Premier League used to be called the Football League First Division but in 1992 the teams in the Premier League branched off from this championship. There is really no reason that the Premier League is called the Premier League other than Premier meaning good and needing to incorporate "League" in the name. Note that at the moment the Premier League is called the Barclays Premier League because of sponsorship (Barclays being the bank.)
Name the 3 Spanish players to win the English premier league?
Pique, del horno,Reyes
What is the name of the song played at the opening of the ESPN India coverage of the English Premier League?
Its "Fire" by Kasabian ... Enjoy !
Name 5 Frenchmen to score a hat trick in English premier league?
Henry anelka cantona saha wiltord
What is the name the premier league trophy?
wembley
What is the original name of the Welsh Premier League?
The Welsh Premier League is the national football (soccer) team of Wales, England. It was originally known as the League of Wales. The name change occurred in 2002.
What is the name of the soccer league that plays in Scotland?
Itis the Scottish Premier League.
What is the longest name in the premier league?
Leeds United
When did the first division turn into the premier league?
Launched in 1888 by the The Football Association as the Football League, the competition gave way in 1992 to the Premier League, whose official name is the Barclays Premier League since 2004.
How many football players are there in the English Premier league?
Officially it's 500, as each team had to name a 25-man squad for the season.
Name players who played in the first premier league and are still playing in the premier league?
Ryan Giggs and Sol Campbell and David James
What is Peter Crouch's middle name?
The middle name of Peter Crouch (who is an English football player who plays for the Premier League Club in Stoke) is James. His full name is Peter James Crouch.
