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Business of Soccer
/ 688 days agoStars & stripes over Vicarage Road: US investors target Watford
A group of investors in the US is in discussions over a deal to acquire Watford. U.S. Marine and Goldman Sachs executive Peter Grieve leads the group, The Football Co. (TFC). TFC only just launched in early 2023, but is supposedly financially backed with a $1 billion portfolio. According to the company's website, TFC describes […]

Borussia Dortmund
/ 691 days agoBundesliga exec admits "Premier League is on a different planet"
A top Bundesliga official has admitted that the German top flight essentially cannot complete financially with the Premier League. Hans-Joachim Watzke, CEO of Borussia Dortmund, made the comments during a recent interview with The Athletic. Watzke also serves as a key official of the German Football Association, a chairman with the Bundesliga, and a member […]

Business of Soccer
/ 691 days agoFIFA makes Los Angeles U-turn: World Cup 2026 is coming to LA
SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles area looks set to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches once again. The state-of-the-art arena was previously picked as one of the 11 United States venues for the upcoming tournament. However, a feud between the governing body of the sport and Stan Kroenke seemed to spoil these plans. Kroenke […]

Americans Abroad
/ 692 days agoCrystal Palace's American co-owner may sell stake in team
American businessman John Textor is reportedly considering selling his minority stake in Crystal Palace. Textor previously purchased a 40% ownership in the Premier League side back in the summer of 2021. However, he gradually increased this stake to 46% over the next two years. The businessman currently co-owns the Eagles alongside Josh Harris, David Blitzer, […]

Business of Soccer
/ 694 days agoUS investors circling as Everton deal with 777 Partners stalls
The pending ownership change at Everton with 777 Partners is continuing to stall heading into 2024. The investment group previously agreed to purchase the Merseyside club from Farhad Moshiri way back in September. Nevertheless, a series of setbacks over the last few months has essentially plagued the takeover. Fellow Premier League sides declared their concerns […]

News
/ 698 days agoTop 10 soccer leagues with best attendances
A user on Reddit has complied a comprehensive list regarding soccer attendances in 2023. Although the Premier League is widely considered to be the top division in the world, the English top flight did not earn the top spot on attendance. Germany's Bundesliga edged the Premier League by averaging nearly 43,000 fans per fixture. This […]

Business of Soccer
/ 706 days agoPremier League blows European leagues out of the water in US
The Premier League is continuing its commanding lead in broadcasting revenue compared to other top European leagues. The English top flight recently agreed to a deal with Sky Sports/TNT for $8.45 billion to broadcast games domestically. However, the league also rakes in nearly $2.3 billion in foreign media rights as well. A large chunk of […]

Barcelona
/ 719 days agoBarcelona may sell star to fund move for Newcastle midfielder
Barcelona are reportedly already looking to part ways with superstar striker Robert Lewandowski. The Catalan club signed the Poland international back in the summer of 2022 for just under $50 million. Lewandowski lit up LaLiga by scoring 23 goals and adding seven assists during the 2022/23 season. He was even in the division's Team of […]

Business of Soccer
/ 720 days agoGerman fans to protest against DFL's private equity investment
German Bundesliga fans are not happy about a recent deal for the German Football League (DFL) to sell a piece of their TV and marketing rights. The Bundesliga and the rest of the German federation were selling 8% of these rights as a private equity investment. The deal will last for up to 20 years. […]

Business of Soccer
/ 726 days agoAfter spending billions, DAZN wants to raise $1 billion more
DAZN is apparently looking to raise significant new funds heading into 2024. According to Bloomberg, the London-based sports streaming platform has held several discussions with potential investors in recent months. Sources at the company claim that DAZN is even exploring the possibility of raising around $1 billion. The move would help the company expand their […]

Business of Soccer
/ 731 days agoHow much does it cost to go to a soccer match?
Attending a soccer game in person can be one of the best sports experiences you can have. But how deep will you have to dig into your pockets to get in the door? The cost of going to a soccer match varies wildly depending on what kind of game, and where, you are interested in. […]

Business of Soccer
/ 732 days agoWhat happens when a soccer team gets relegated?
Relegation. A word that sparks thoughts of anguish and doom in the minds of soccer fans, players, executives, and owners everywhere. But what actually happens when a club is relegated? So you've been relegated: a guide to what happens next In leagues that utilize the mechanism of promotion and relegation, which is most soccer setups […]

Business of Soccer
/ 733 days agoEverton’s 777 takeover under extra scrutiny
Premier League officials are apparently not gaining confidence about the Everton takeover by 777 Partners. The Miami-based investment firm previously struck a deal with Farhad Moshiri to purchase the Merseyside club back in September. However, the potential agreement has hit a bit of a snag after a series of events. It was reported in October […]

Business of Soccer
/ 735 days agoPremier League sets date for Man City trial on 115 FFP charges
Manchester City has finally learned when they will officially stand trial for their record financial charges from the Premier League. Mail Sport claims that the reigning European champions are set to face an independent panel in late fall of 2024. The exact date for the trial is not yet known. According to the news outlet, […]

Business of Soccer
/ 736 days agoOne-third of Women's World Cup players earn less than $30K
A recent study has found that a significant amount of players at the 2023 Women's World Cup had earnings lower than $30,000 last year. FIFPRO, the worldwide soccer player representative organization, conducted the poll by asking 260 total players about their wages. These featured athletes were from 26 of the 32 participating national teams at […]