Over to Italy, now which is looking to introduce new rules to their top flight league, in an effort to compete with the English Premier League for global attention. Their idea -- if you can't beat 'em, join 'em, as they are adapting many EPL models.

Among the changes, Italy will close the summer transfer window August 18th, one day before the start of the season. Until now, the window closed at the beginning of September in most European countries, after the start of the season, leading to widespread complaints that transfer speculation overshadows the football itself. Games will now be scheduled over the Christmas period. With matches between Christmas and the New Year. And the Winter transfer window will end once the winter break concludes, with games resuming January 20th.