Manchester United mull £2bn 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford July 29, 2024 A task force chaired by Lord Coe has focused its discussions to date on a new stadium rather than redeveloping their current home, it is understood.
Sadiq Khan reveals stance on selling loss-making London Stadium to West Ham United July 29, 2024 The former Olympic Stadium has become a financial millstone for the London Legacy Development Corporation.
Real Madrid become first club to reach $1bn revenue mark July 24, 2024 LaLiga giants Real Madrid became the first football club to surpass $1bn in revenue in a financial year. The Spanish side – boast the likes of Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr, and who have recruited Kylian Mbappe this summer – generaged $1.08bn (£836m) in revenue in the 2023-24 financial year. The revenues exclude player transfers [...]
Fifa dragged into European legal battle over Club World Cup plans July 23, 2024 Fifpro Europe and European Leagues declared the action on Tuesday.
Aston Villa confirm £50m deal with Everton for Amadou Onana July 22, 2024 Aston Villa confirmed the signing of Belgium international midfielder Amadou Onana yesterday in a deal worth £50m. The 22-year-old heads to the Champions League side from Everton having played every minute of Belgium’s Euro 2024 campaign, where they were knocked out in the round of 16 by France. It comes after the club sold Douglas [...]
Premier League games in America? No, says top flight club owner July 22, 2024 The Premier League previously considered the controversial “39th game” plan, which would have seen an extra round of matches added to the season and played in different locations around the world.
Inter Miami is worth $1bn, doubling value in one year. Is Lionel Messi the reason? July 19, 2024 A year ago this week MLS club Inter Miami – part-owned by former England international David Beckham – completed one of the biggest signings in global sports history. They signed Argentina international Lionel Messi, one of just two players in the current GOAT conversation. And since then the franchise, the 25th in MLS, has been [...]
Football Regulator: Lawyers react to Kings Speech pledge July 19, 2024 On Wednesday King Charles III’s King’s Speech – on behalf of the new Labour government – included a commitment to a football regulator. The Football Governance Bill fell to the wayside at the end of the last Parliament after a snap General Election was called by then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. But Wednesday’s confirmation relating [...]
Why revised Football Governance Bill could mean more player power July 17, 2024 The Bill, which will set out the powers for the new independent football regulator, was mentioned in the King’s Speech on Wednesday.
Manchester City are no longer top of football’s brand value league table July 17, 2024 Real Madrid top the latest Brand Finance Football 50, which ranks the top teams in the world by the value and strength of their brands.