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…
Red Bull’s aggressive expansion into the world of football has made waves both on and off the pitch. By taking over clubs such as FC Red Bull Salzburg (Austria) and RB Leipzig (Germany), the energy drink giant introduced a unique…