Premier League exec steps down to lead Major League Soccer challenger competition

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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Tony Scholes, Premier League Chief Football Officer attends the Premier League Season 2024/25 Kick-Off at Embankment Galleries, Somerset House on August 13, 2024 in London...

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