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/ 924 days agoTop 20 richest soccer clubs in the world
Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that the Saudi Pro League can eventually become a top-five soccer league in the world. The Portugal superstar joined Al-Nassr in January after departing Manchester United by mutual consent. He is reportedly earning around $75 million per season to play in the Middle East. “Step by step, I think this league […]

Business of Soccer
/ 929 days agoEverton in middle of tug of war between two US investment firms
A new twist has emerged in the potential sale of Everton. Two American investment groups are reportedly duelling to take over the team officially. The Merseyside club is currently embattled in a series of financial issues and a relegation battle. It was reported earlier this week that 777 Partners were the clear favorites to purchase […]

Business of Soccer
/ 946 days agoRonaldo back atop Forbes' highest paid athlete list
Cristiano Ronaldo has moved back to the top of the world's highest paid athlete list by Forbes. The Portugal international's switch to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr helped bump him up to regain the top spot. Ronaldo was previously third in the American business magazine's 2022 rankings. He last finished atop of the list in […]

Bayern Munich
/ 950 days agoGerman feds raid Bayern Munich in Usmanov money laundering case
German police have reportedly raided Bayern Munich's headquarters. Bild is claiming that police blitzed the Bundesliga club in search of certain financial documents. The raid, however, does not necessarily involve a case surrounding the German club. Instead, authorities are building a money laundering case against Alisher Usmanov. The German outlet reached out to the prosecutor's […]

Barcelona
/ 950 days agoBarca TV to shut down after 24 years of FC Barcelona coverage
Barcelona have made the decision to shut down Barca TV in attempts to cut costs. The Spanish club informed multinational telecommunications company Telefonica that they will not renew their contract this summer. An official statement is expected from the team in the coming weeks. Barca TV launched in 1999 as a way to help grow […]

Business of Soccer
/ 964 days agoRyan Reynolds plans to cash in on Wrexham success
Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds is reportedly trademarking the club's name, as well as a catchphrase. Such has been the rapid rise of the club's notoriety, the actor has filed paperwork to trademark 'Wrexham FC' and 'Wrexham FC 1864.' These will be officially registered inside both the United States and United Kingdom. Along with the team […]

American Soccer
/ 999 days agoJamie Vardy's RNYFC folds ahead of new season
Rochester New York FC has officially ceased operations. The third-tiered MLS NEXT Pro club only relaunched last year after a five-year hiatus. They managed to make the playoffs in their only season in the developmental league. RNYFC was previously the only independent club in the MLS Next Pro league. "It is with a heavy heart […]

American Soccer
/ 1083 days agoFIFA boss says soccer will be top sport in North America
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has doubled down on claims that soccer will become the top sport in North America. He previously made similar remarks when the host cities were announced for the 2026 World Cup. The governing body of the sport's president echoed these sentiments on Friday. Growth of soccer in North America When asked […]

AC Milan
/ 6251 days agoDavid Beckham Loan Move To AC Milan
In what I see as a move with more financial impact than on-field impact, AC Milan are courting another superstar whose best days are behind him, but who is still capable of packing a commercial punch. The latest move is to be a loan deal for LA Galaxy star David Beckham. Beckham's season is over […]