The first phase of the PIF’s strategy was to invite large national companies to purchase football clubs in aims to improve the performance of the league’s financial revenues
Why are Staff Receiving Millions?
Over the past few years the industry no longer views non-playing staff as annoying but necessary overheads, instead they are now viewed as key assets. Sporting Directors, Heads of Recruitment and Data Analysts are now part of a “staff transfer market” featuring compensation fees that rival the transfer fees of football players. The Shift from […]
The Death of the 3pm Blackout?
Is the 3pm Saturday Blackout About to Fall? For decades, the Saturday 3pm kickoff in England has been a “broadcast ghost town.” While fans in across the globe, whether it’s New York, Beijing or Johannesburg are able to watch every single Premier League match live, fans in the UK are simply unable to watch their […]
The “Pure Profit” Academy Trick
Ever wondered why clubs like Chelsea or Newcastle sell their homegrown talent while keeping expensive underperformers, the answer lies in a move that we’ll call the “Pure profit academy trick”. In modern football, your favourite club isn’t just a sports team – it’s become an asset management business. 1. Players are Assets In business terms, […]
The Satellite vs. The Flagship: Multi-Club Ownerships
Is Your Club the Crown Jewel or Just a Training Ground? We used to use the term “feeder club” as an insult. In 2026, it is simply an accepted corporate structure of football clubs. With over 47% of clubs in the top 5 leagues now operating within a Multi-Club Ownership (MCO) network, the transfer market […]
The Paper Trail: A Brief Breakdown of Football Clauses
We’ve all seen the photo. A player sits in the centre of the press conference room, beaming at the camera in front, a sheet of paper and a black pen in hand. It’s the visual shorthand for “deal done.” But that sheet is a theatrical prop compared to the 50-to-80-page contract – a legal labyrinth […]
