Business of Soccer

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/ 496 days agoDe Laurentiis says live soccer matches should be free on TV
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has claimed that soccer should be free to watch from all over the world. The Italian businessman made the comments during a recent appearance at the Financial Times Business of Football Summit in London. The meeting involved a series of top officials within the sport from various nations. “It should […]

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/ 496 days agoCrystal Palace owner hopes for formation of World Super League
American businessman John Textor has called for the formation of a new super league. The previously proposed European Super League (ESL), however, will not exactly cut it for the billionaire. Instead, Textor is essentially hoping to create a World Super League consisting from clubs from all over the globe. The Florida native currently owns a […]

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/ 497 days agoLaLiga president says Barcelona should sell key stars for money
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has claimed that Barcelona will likely have to sell a few stars to ease spending concerns. The Catalan club has endured financial issues for at least a year now. League officials previously charged the team with Financial Fair Play (FFP) violations in January of 2023. Since then, Barca has been finding […]

Business of Soccer
/ 498 days agoEverton may have to pay financial settlement after club files claim
Everton received a significant boost earlier this week when their penalty for violating the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability rules was reduced. English soccer officials previously deducted the Toffees 10 points for breaking the law. Nevertheless, the Merseyside club eventually appealed the decision, and the Premier League reduced the penalty to six points. Due to […]

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/ 499 days agoTicket prices to see Messi at Copa America soar after selling out
Tickets for all Argentina games are sold out as ticket prices soar to see Lionel Messi at Copa America. After going on sale earlier this afternoon, tickets for Argentina's three Group Stage games sold out within one hour. As a result, tickets are now only available through the secondary market. So, if you want to […]

Arsenal
/ 499 days agoArsenal wants top striker in summer, but financial worries linger
Arsenal brass is growing concerned with ongoing injury issues with Gabriel Jesus. The striker has performed fairly well for the Gunners since arriving from rivals Manchester City in 2022. The Brazilian has racked up 32 combined goals and assists in 56 total appearances with the club. Jesus also works well with manager Mikel Arteta's tactics. […]

Business of Soccer
/ 505 days agoRatcliffe eyes massive Man United squad overhaul this summer
Sir Jim Ratcliffe does not want to wait long to overhaul the Manchester United squad. The British billionaire finally completed a 27.7% minority stake in the club for around $1.57 billion on Wednesday. The deal was in place for some time but ultimately had to earn approval from the Premier League and Football Association. Upon […]

Business of Soccer
/ 510 days agoDOJ could block ESPN, FOX and TNT merged sports app
The United States Department of Justice is planning to thoroughly examine a new proposed mega sports app. It was revealed earlier this week that ESPN, FOX, and WarnerBros Discovery have plans to merge to create a single standalone sports streaming service. Although an official timeline is not set, the trio are likely to join forces […]

Apple TV
/ 511 days agoHow many of MLS Season Pass 2 million subscribers are free?
Actual statistics regarding MLS Season Pass have been difficult to obtain in the last year. After all, Apple and Major League Soccer have tried their best to keep official streaming numbers private. The streaming service, created in collaboration with the two companies, is the exclusive broadcasting home of the North American division. Nevertheless, a recent […]

American Soccer
/ 512 days agoInter Miami squad in ‘dire situation’ ahead of new season
Inter Miami needs to make significant squad changes to be in line with Major League Soccer's financial rules. According to several sources at The Athletic, the club's financial issues are apparently "dire" and need to be addressed soon. One executive from a different MLS team told the news outlet that Miami is "screwed." Miami either […]

Bayer Leverkusen
/ 517 days agoBayer Leverkusen boss wants Bundesliga to smash 50+1 rule
Bayer Leverkusen chief executive Fernando Carro has proclaimed that German soccer should make changes to club ownership rules. Current laws in place, labeled the 50+1 rule, limits foreign investors to how much stake they can own in Bundesliga teams. Instead, German soccer opts for a system in which ensures team officials keep control of their […]

Americans Abroad
/ 519 days agoPro/rel fueling American investment in English soccer teams
Florida-based businessman Tom Piatak recently became the latest American to invest in an English professional soccer club. The CEO of Magellan Transport Logistics officially took control of Carlisle United through the Castle Sports Group back in November. Upon completing the purchase, Piatak proclaimed that he "wanted a club with considerable commercial upside." This was even […]

Asian Cup
/ 524 days agoAsian Cup takes the world by storm: Record-breaking viewership
The 2023 Asian Cup is currently experiencing record interest during the competition in Qatar. Tournament officials recently reported that attendance figures have already set a new record. 1.06 million fans entered stadium in the Middle Eastern nation during the round-robin stage and the round of 16. This was slightly higher than the previous record set […]

American Soccer
/ 524 days agoMLS earns less TV revenue than bottom 2 relegated EPL teams
The Premier League is the undisputed worldwide leader when it comes to generating television revenue in soccer. After all, the English division not only brings in the most money, but they dominate other significant leagues. A previous report even showed that relegated English teams in 2022 earned higher broadcasting funds than champions of other European […]

Business of Soccer
/ 531 days agoWomen's Super League to keep promotion and relegation
The Women's Super League (WSL) will keep their current format regarding promotion and relegation. The Football Association (FA) currently run the top women's division in England and the second-tier WSL Championship. Under current rules, clubs that win the Championship are given promotion and replace the teams that finish bottom of the WSL. These two leagues […]