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 [...]
England’s Foden among most overworked footballers, says player union September 5, 2024 Manchester City midfielder Foden played 72 times for club and country last season and was one of six players from the English top division to make 70 or more appearances.
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.
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. [...]
Dynamic pricing: Football clubs warned not to “infect” the game September 3, 2024 The Football Supporters’ Association has warned that any club trying to “infect” the game with dynamic pricing will face “enormous opposition” from the organisation. The group have hit out at the idea of dynamic pricing, where ticket prices are hiked depending on demand, with LaLiga clubs Valencia and Celta Vigo saying they will use the [...]
Slot says Liverpool still have ‘lots to prove’ after cruising past Man United September 1, 2024 Luis Diaz scored twice in the first half and Mohamed Salah continued his prolific record at Old Trafford.
Football regulator advertises Head of Legal role that pays ‘less than most newly qualified lawyers’ August 30, 2024 The independent football regulator’s top lawyer will be paid the same as peers just starting out on their legal careers, prompting industry figures to fear the body could be “toothless”. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) posted an advert for the Head of Legal role earlier this week that will pay the successful [...]