Champions League final worth huge £53m boost to London economy May 30, 2024 This weekend’s Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will offer London a major boost. London & Partners have calculated a boost to the capital of £53m from the football, with events such as Wimbledon and Test match cricket set to add to the financial offering of sport this summer. Major sporting events [...]
Roman Abramovich and Ukraine: Where is the Chelsea sale money two years on? May 30, 2024 The proceeds totalling £2.5bn from Roman Abramovich’s sale of Chelsea FC still remain unused two years on.
Red Bull Leeds? Energy drink giant buys stake in Championship club May 30, 2024 Energy drinks giant Red Bull have this morning completed the purchase of a minority ownership stake in Championship club Leeds United. The club confirmed the partial acquisition when Red Bull were confirmed as a front-of-shirt partner for the club who lost the play-off final last weekend to Southampton. “Minority ownership in Leeds” A statement read: [...]
Can Manchester United and Nice play in the Europa League despite Ineos ties? Yes, says firm May 28, 2024 Ineos has said they are “confident” of finding a solution to an issue that currently does not allow for both Manchester United and French club Nice to both play in the Uefa Europa League. The chemicals company owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased a 27.7 per stake in Manchester united on Christmas Eve last year but [...]
Championship play-off final: Has the richest game in football peaked in value? May 25, 2024 The match is estimated to be worth £170m to £305m in additional revenue to the winners.
Football regulator delayed by Rishi Sunak’s surprise General Election call May 23, 2024 The Football Governance Bill will not be passed before Parliament is dissolved in a week’s time.
Ed Warner: Why football clubs have a problem with season ticket holders May 23, 2024 Our sport business columnist on why clubs tend to prefer day trippers.
Chelsea target Kieran McKenna offered quadruple-your-money deal by Ipswich May 22, 2024 McKenna was named Manager of the Year on Tuesday after guiding Ipswich to consecutive promotions.
Oaktree Capital seizes Italian football giants Inter Milan over unpaid debt of £335m May 22, 2024 Suning’s debt relates to a loan of €270m taken out in 2021, which has accrued interest at 12 per cent and was due for repayment on Tuesday.