Brazilian clubs have always exported footballers. Now they’re importing them too September 16, 2024 The flow of footballers between Brazil and Europe has historically tended to be something of a one-way street, with the cream of Latin American talent lured across the ocean by the promise of superior wages, historic clubs and the most prestigious competitions. In recent transfer windows, however, there have been signs of change. Teams in [...]
Manchester United in the red again – but confident they’ll escape PSR charge September 11, 2024 English football's profitability and sustainability rules stipulate that clubs may not lose more than £105m over a rolling three-year period.
Premier League makes decision on whether to fight Leicester PSR verdict September 11, 2024 Having lost at appeal, the Premier League's only further possible recourse is to take the matter to arbitration.
Why Todd Boehly has more to lose than Clearlake Capital from a Chelsea sale September 10, 2024 Chelsea shareholder Todd Boehly and his business partners, Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss, have more to lose than their fellow owners-turned-rivals Clearlake Capital from the mooted sale of the club. As minority shareholders with Class B shares, the Boehly group would lose a greater percentage of their investment than Clearlake if Chelsea were to be [...]
Arsenal add technology giant to growing sponsor portfolio in multi-year deal September 10, 2024 The multi-year deal also sees Arsenal join the Japan-based global technology company’s group of sports partners.
Manchester United widen scope of £2bn stadium plans with new partnership September 9, 2024 Manchester United have taken another step towards building a new £2bn stadium by entering into a strategic partnership with local authorities. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has prioritised a new home for the club since buying a minority stake and taking over the running of all football-related matters late last year. United announced on Monday that they [...]
Premier League to rewrite rules after ’embarrassing’ legal defeat September 4, 2024 The decision by an independent appeal board exposed a loophole in the Premier League’s rulebook that other clubs facing similar charges could also exploit.
Fifa wins backing for Club World Cup and reveals logo for new competition September 4, 2024 Fifa has also revealed its official logo for the tournament and announced that Gala’s Freed From Desire would be its official song.
Man United drop clear hint over £2bn, 100,000-seater new stadium September 4, 2024 Manchester United have opened talks with the Rugby Football League over a long-term deal to host the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford – the clearest hint yet that they are pressing ahead with plans to build a new 100,000 stadium next door. The RFL’s current staging agreement with United expires following next month’s [...]
Leicester City deal major blow to Premier League over alleged rules breach September 3, 2024 Leicester City have dealt the Premier League a major blow by winning an appeal against their alleged breach of Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSRs). The English top flight referred the Foxes, who were promoted to the Premier League at the end of last season, to an independent commission in March for breaching PSR in 2022-23. [...]