December 14 – Las Vegas-based businessman Bill Foley’s consortium has completed the acquisition of Premier League club AFC Bournemouth in a deal said to be worth more than £100 million.
December 8 – The sale of Ligue1 side Olympique Lyonnais to US investor John Textor’s Eagle Football group looks to have taken a step closer to fruition.
December 7 – The German Football League (DFL) has reportedly stalled the sale of a $3.6 billion stake in Bundesliga media rights after a number of raised concerns over the capital raise.
December 6 – US investor John Textor and his Eagle Football Holdings group have been given until December 7 to close the deal to French Ligue1 club Olympique Lyonnaise.
By David Owen
December 4 – Table-topping Arsenal have posted a much-needed improvement in annual financial performance, helped by the return of live spectators to Emirates Stadium and a 13% cut in the bill for wages.
November 29 – In a bombshell move, the entire board of Juventus, including chairman Andrea Agnelli, has resigned en masse, plunging one of the world’s most famous clubs into crisis.
November 28 – US private equity investor Silver Lake has boosted its shareholding in Manchester City’s parent company City Football Group (CFG) to more than 18%.
November 25 – Saudi Arabian investors could soon be homing in on trying to take over Liverpool or Manchester United, with both English giants reportedly willing to listen to offers from potential buyers.
November 16 – Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the financially stricken giants may not be able to sign players in the January transfer window due to La Liga’s financial fair play rules.
November 15 – US investors are turning their attention to Spain with reports that Chen Yansheng, president of RCD Espanyol, is sales talks with an investment fund.
By David Owen
November 8 – Premier League champions Manchester City have posted an improved annual profit, as fans returned to the Etihad. The Abu Dhabi-owned club reported a pre-tax profit of £41.7 million for the year to end-June 2022, versus £5 million a year earlier.
November 8 – The US-based owners of Liverpool have confirmed they “would consider new shareholders” following multiple reports that the club is for sale.
November 8 – US consortium Football Global Holdings has acquired a majority stake in Danish club Brondby IF, for about €30 million.
November 1 – On average, Manchester City starting lineups for Premier League games fielded playing stock to the value of €605 million in transfer fees.
By David Owen
October 30 – US media conglomerate Comcast has posted a third-quarter loss after including $8.6 billion of impairment charges related to Sky, its UK-centred media and telecommunications business with live rights to Premier League football.