Football regulator may limit spending at hard-up clubs October 13, 2025 The Independent Football Regulator will have the power to cap clubs’ spending, limit their use of debt, and require them to place money in escrow that can only be released with its blessing, according to its latest proposals. The measures are part of licensing conditions that clubs will have to meet in order to be [...]
Lazio owner calls Qatari takeover talk a plot to hit club’s share price October 13, 2025 Lazio’s ownership has labelled reports of takeover talks with a Qatari suitor “completely false” and an attempt to damage the Italian club’s share price. The Rome-based two-time Serie A champions have been repeatedly linked with the tiny Gulf state since Italy’s former prime minister alleged that the Emir of Qatar was a Lazio fan. “This [...]
Manchester United stadium plans move into next phase October 10, 2025 Manchester United have moved into the next phase of their stadium build after co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe insisted they can be the most profitable club in the world. Foster + Partners unveiled designs for a new edition of Old Trafford, which will be located on land adjacent to the Theatre of Dreams, in March. It [...]
Former Chelsea chief lands role with Hong Kong Jockey Club October 10, 2025 Former Chelsea chief Casper Stylsvig has been appointed sports business executive director of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Stylsvig had been stalwart of Chelsea since 2023 – having also held roles at Fulham, Barcelona, Manchester United and AC Milan – but departed the club in September with some reports citing the failure to secure a [...]
Nutella owners plan $100m World Cup and Super Bowl marketing spree October 10, 2025 Nutella owner Ferrero will spend over $100m on marketing campaigns related to the Fifa World Cup and 2026 Super Bowl. The confectioner, founded in Italy but based in Luxembourg, has been in the United States for decades but is looking to surge into the North American sports sector. The United States will co-host the 2026 [...]
Football regulator won’t undermine Premier League, insists chair Kogan October 9, 2025 David Kogan, the chair of the Independent Football Regulator, has attempted to allay fears that the watchdog will “undermine” the Premier League by insisting he is “absolutely committed” to its continued growth. Before the Football Governance Bill passed into law some top-flight clubs voiced concerns that a new era of regulation could weaken the Premier [...]
Tottenham owner’s £100m injection shows commitment, says club October 9, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur’s owner, the Lewis family trust, has injected £100m in a move the club says underlines its long-term commitment to Spurs. The extra cash will “further strengthen the club’s financial position and equip the club’s leadership team with additional resources to continue the focus on driving long-term sporting success,” Tottenham added. “This additional capital [...]
Saudi bigwig Turki Alalshikh hints at Manchester United investment October 9, 2025 Saudi bigwig Turki Alalshikh has hinted at the potential of fresh investment into Premier League club Manchester United. A cryptic message on X, formerly Twitter, overnight suggests the club is in the “advanced stage” of finding new capital, just 18 months since Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased nearly 30 per cent of the Red Devils. The [...]
Burnley owners vow to run Espanyol separately after £113m takeover October 9, 2025 Burnley’s owners insist they will run Espanyol independently after completing a takeover of the Barcelona-based LaLiga club. Velocity Sports Partners, the investment arm of Burnley owner ALK Capital, confirmed today it has acquired Espanyol from Chinese businessman Chen Yansheng’s Rastar Group in a deal reported to be worth €130m (£113m). “Football has always belonged to [...]
Ratcliffe vows to make Man United world’s most profitable club October 9, 2025 Sir Jim Ratcliffe has insisted that Manchester United will reverse six successive years of losses and become “the most profitable football club in the world”. The 20-time English champions have not been in the black since 2019 and took their cumulative losses over that period to around £400m last year. Manchester United topped Deloitte’s Football [...]