The freeze order was obtained from Westminster Magistrates' Court in January 2025 under the Proceeds of Crime Act, The Sun reported. It is understood to relate to the first payment from Sorare under its $140 million, four-year partnership signed in 2023; the deal ended after last season. The NCA said the order aims to prevent dissipation of funds while it investigates potential links to alleged third-party criminality, without specifying the crime. There is no suspicion of wrongdoing by the Premier League. Neither the league nor Sorare commented, amid FCA warnings on crypto sponsorships.

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