David Beckham and Spain’s tax shake-down May 14, 2025 Spain’s socialist prime minister is waging a vicious campaign against law-abiding people who’ve benefited from the country’s David Beckham tax – and the Spanish economy will suffer as a result, says John O’Connell There aren’t many people more famous than David Beckham. He’s so famous, in fact, that he even has a tax law named [...]
Plans to build UK’s largest arena in London revealed by Co-op Live owner May 14, 2025 The live entertainment giant which co-owns the UK’s largest indoor arena, Co-op Live, is looking at building up to two new venues in London at a cost of around £1.5bn. Speaking to City AM, Oak View Group (OVG) chief executive Tim Leiweke revealed plans for up to two arenas are currently being considered with the [...]
Spain’s low-tax dream has become a nightmare for trusting Brits March 5, 2025 Spain's Beckham Law lured Brits with the promise of tax incentives. Now it is punishing them, writes Robert Amsterdam.
Super Bowl LIX: The adverts that cost $7m for 30 seconds February 8, 2025 Steve Howell of sports marketing agency Dark Horses takes us through this year’s Super Bowl LIX ads, featuring Beckham, Keoghan and Meg Ryan It’s a strange time for brands wishing to advertise. Technology designed to help consumers avoid commercials has never been more pervasive, whatever medium you choose. There are adblocker apps, browser extensions, unsubscribing [...]
David Beckham’s business empire has golden year after Netflix documentary December 30, 2024 David Beckham’s business empire more than doubled its profit last year following the release of a Netflix documentary series following the footballer’s family. The England and Manchester United icon’s firm, DRJB Holdings Limited – which includes David Beckham Ventures Limited, Seven Global LLP and Studio 99 Group – reported that pre-tax profit rose to $36.2m [...]
A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, Tranmere Rovers and football’s ‘celebrification’ October 23, 2024 The deal is just the latest example of football’s “celebrification”.
Nespresso: King Charles and David Beckham help coffee giant brew success September 5, 2024 The UK arm of Nespresso signed up David Beckham and used King Charles’ coronation to help boost its sales and profit during its latest financial year. The division, which is owned by Nestle, has reported a growth in its pre-tax profit for the 11th year in a row while its turnover has continued its run [...]
Guild Esports: David Beckham-backed firm receives bid after funding warning August 5, 2024 The David Beckham backed gaming company Guild Esports is set for a takeover by the investment group DCB Sports after it warned last week it was facing a financial crisis.
San Carlo: Success continues at restaurant chain beloved by celebs including Rihanna and David Beckham July 1, 2024 Italian restaurant group San Carlo, whose celebrity fans include Rihanna, Russell Crowe, and David Beckham, has continued its post-pandemic comeback with its highest sales yet, according to newly-filed accounts.
Guild Esports: Beckham-backed gaming group slashes costs as revenue dips June 28, 2024 The David Beckham-backed gaming company Guild Esports has cut its pre-tax loss after slashing its costs amid a "challenging macroeconomic environment" for the company, according to a newly filed half-year report.