Cádiz CF has moved in a direction that very few mid-tier European clubs have attempted. Instead of relying on traditional financing through player sales, bank loans, or shareholder injections, the club has created a U.S. corporate vehicle, Nomadar Corp., and…
Spanish football has entered a new era — one written in the language of private equity. Apollo Global Management has reached an agreement to acquire a 55% controlling stake in Club Atlético de Madrid, valuing the club at approximately €2.5…
When John Textor bought Olympique Lyonnais in 2022, he promised to build a football empire. His company, Eagle Football Holdings, soon owned clubs across three continents: Lyon, Botafogo (Brazil), and RWD Molenbeek (Belgium) — with a minority stake in Crystal…
A year after being seized by its main creditor Oaktree Capital, Inter Milan has begun to look less like a distressed asset and more like a financial project in transition. The Nerazzurri may have lost the last Champions League final…
The Traditional Business of Football: A Fragile Foundation For decades, football clubs mostly relied on three major sources of income: ticket sales on match days, broadcasting rights, and sponsorship deals. While these were enough to grow football into a global…
(And Why It’s Way More Than Just Their Salary) Private jets, tax loopholes, and bonuses for just showing up. Welcome to the wild economics of modern football. When fans hear that a footballer earns £180,000 a week, they often gasp.…
Football clubs across the world operate under different ownership structures. These models play a critical role in shaping their financial health, risk balance, decision-making power and long-term sustainability. From fan-owned institutions to state-backed giants and private equity-led takeovers, the way…
How Big Investments and Cost Challenges Are Shaping the Game Women’s football is making headlines not just for the action on the pitch but also for the huge money moves behind the scenes. On one hand, the sport is attracting…
LVMH, the luxury powerhouse behind Louis Vuitton and Dior, is stepping onto the football pitch with its acquisition of Paris FC, a Ligue 2 club dreaming of Ligue 1 glory. The Arnault family’s move isn’t just about football – it’s…
Everton Football Club, a historic team in English football, has recently been purchased by The Friedkin Group (TFG), led by American billionaire Dan Friedkin. This acquisition, valued at over £400 million, ends Farhad Moshiri’s eight-year ownership and introduces new leadership…