Is the Premier League short of stardust? (Gift Article)

It looks as if the truly elite players want to express themselves away from the Premier League's relentless attritional style www.nytimes.com/athletic/771...

Yes the Ballon d'Or is a distraction in a team sport, but when the Premier League had loads of nominations in mid/late 2000s, very few in early/mid 2010s, loads in late 2010s & early 2020s, it was a true picture — as is the shortage of PL nominees this year and last www.nytimes.com/athletic/771...

Best league in the world? Yes, which is one reason why some of the big-name players are finding it so tough. But genuine star quality is lacking right now while others (including Kane, Bellingham, Olise, Gordon) are thriving and truly enjoying life elsewhere www.nytimes.com/athletic/771...

Is the Premier League short of stardust? www.nytimes.com/athletic/771...

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