Textor fires both barrels at PSG’s ‘illegal’ state finance model, saying rules are not being applied evenly
February 24 – Lyon co-owner John Textor has publicly criticised PSG’s ownership structure, labeling it as ‘illegal’.
Finance
Man Utd’s malaise makes Europa League win a balance sheet priority
February 21 – Manchester United’s latest financial results paint a worrying picture, with revenues dropping to £198.7 million for the final three months of 2024 – down 12% from the same period last year.
Arsenal post record revenues of £616m but still show losses of £17m
February 21 – Arsenal have posted record revenues of £616.6 million for the year to 31 May 2024 with reduced losses of £17.7 million from £52.1 million in the year to May 2023.
US buyers touchdown for a potential stake in Rangers
February 21 – A US-led takeover bid for Scottish giants Rangers is at an advanced stage with the bid being run by an investment arm of San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple reports.
LaLiga publishes squad cost limits following low spending winter window
February 20 – LaLiga has published its latest squad cost limits (SCL) following the winter transfer window, with FC Barcelona receiving the biggest economic increase – a €37.2m upward adjustment.
Vinicius consortium buys Liga Portugal 2 side Alverca
February 19 – Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. has taken his influence beyond the pitch, spearheading a consortium of Spanish and Brazilian investors to acquire Liga Portugal 2 side Alverca. The Brazilian winger now reportedly owns between 70-80% of the club’s shares, as former owner Ricardo Vicintin sells up.
Belgian clubs continue to bleed red ink, racking up €160m of losses in 2024
February 14 – Last year, Belgian clubs registered combined post-tax losses of €160 million with Walloon giant Standard Liege showing the largest operational loss.
Premier League stall implementation of new profit and sustainability rules for further season
February 14 – The Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR), designed to prevent clubs from overspending, will remain in place for at least one more season, delaying the introduction of a new set of financial regulations.
All Blacks go legal as Ineos tightens its sports money belt
February 14 – Manchester United co-owners Ineos have found themselves embroiled in a legal battle with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) after abruptly ending their sponsorship of the All Blacks, citing financial pressures stemming from Europe’s economic landscape.
Everton sponsor Stake loses UK licence following UKGC investigation
February 13 – Everton sponsor and gambling company Stake is set to lose its UK licence following an investigation over a social media post featuring an adult actress.
EA FC calms the finance crowd with its tech substitutions, but will they win the game?
February 12 – A month ago EA Sports was facing serious concerns about its grip on the football gaming industry. A 17% drop in its stock price, a downgraded fiscal forecast, and underwhelming early performance from EA Sports FC 25 raised doubts about whether the company’s dominance in the market was beginning to slip.
Boehly gets on the front foot with £40m Trent Rockets acquisition
February 12 – Chelsea’s American owner, Todd Boehly, who was in the news earlier this week as Blues fans were unhappy about his partnership with Vivid seats and the unavailability of match tickets, is making more waves but this time in cricket.
Media giant Bertlesmann buys position in Kings League’s German plan
February 10 – German media powerhouse Bertelsmann, the majority owner of RTL Group, has quietly positioned itself as a key player in the latest expansion of Kings League, the seven-a-side football competition first launched by former Spain and Barcelona defender Gerard Pique.
Jan transfer window smashed previous record high by 47%
February 10 – The January 2025 transfer window broke multiple records in both men’s and women’s football, according to FIFA’s International Transfer Snapshot report released at the end of last week.
Chelsea owner Boehly loses fans’ trust with investment in Vivid Seats ticket touting site
February 8 – Chelsea FC owner, Todd Boehly, has a history of upsetting the supporter base at Stamford Bridge with his scatter gun approach to running the club, and now he has been accused of a “breach of trust”.