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The top 20 highest-earning clubs in world football achieved record revenue of €11.2bn during the 2023-24 season, driven by record commercial and matchday revenues. 💼 €4.9bn from commercial 🏟️ matchday revenue exceeded €2bn for the first time (up 11%) Real Madrid C.F. became the first club ever to break the €1bn revenue barrier, having generated €1.045bn in total income, significantly ahead of second-placed Manchester City Football Club’s €838m, which itself broke the record for a #PL club. This year’s rankings further reflect the growing broadcast income from UEFA competitions, with Arsenal F.C rising to seventh place, ahead of Liverpool Football Club, as well as improved performances for Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa. ✍️ Gavin Hamilton 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gx-pDyXb

💰 Real Madrid CF topped the squad market value ranking, with a valuation of EUR 1,364m, bolstered by the signing of Kylian Mbappé, who is currently the most valuable player in the world. Manchester City FC (EUR 1,231m) and Paris Saint-Germain FC (EUR 1,041m) followed among the champions, according to Football Benchmark’s Player Valuation Tool as of January 2025. 🔝 Interestingly, all champions included in the publication hold the most valuable squad in their domestic leagues. 🔗 Read the full European Champions Report 2025: https://lnkd.in/dYZuVAWX #football #footballbenchmark #realmadrid

⚽ Big News in French Football: Paris FC to be Acquired by Arnault Family with Red Bull as Minority Shareholder 💥 The football world is buzzing as Daniel Riolo reveals that the Arnault family is set to acquire Paris FC, currently in Ligue 2. Not only that, but Red Bull will also join as a minority shareholder, bringing their expertise in sports management 🏆🚀. This move is expected to transform Paris FC into a major player, with substantial resources to aim for Ligue 1 in the near future. Could we soon see a rivalry between Paris FC and the PSG, just like Madrid, London, or Manchester? 👀🏟️ 🔥 What about PSG? Riolo also mentioned that the Arnault family had considered buying PSG if Qatar had been willing to sell! 😲 However, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi is welcoming the competition: “It’s fantastic for Paris and for French football. This will create healthy competition at the highest level in the capital.” 🙌🏽⚽ Paris could soon be home to two football giants! 🏅🏙️ What are your thoughts on this exciting new development? Drop your comments below and share your opinions! 💬👇 #ParisFC #PSG #Arnault #RedBull #FootballTakeover #Ligue1 #Ligue2 #FrenchFootball

AC Milan has seen the #fastest #brand value growth among football club brands over the past three years. The #Italian club has increased its brand value by more than two and a half times since 2021, now standing at EUR 400.7 million. Propelled by its strong growth, AC Milan also retains its rank as the 15th most valuable football club brand in the world. With a brand value increase of 12% from 2023, AC Milan is also the fastest growing Italian football club brand, surpassing the most valuable Italian football club brand Juventus Football Club, as well as SSC Napoli, FC Internazionale Milano, and AS Roma. Football 50 2024 report: https://lnkd.in/dk_Fi6K

💥 A €100 Million Milestone 💥 Top-ranked women’s football clubs have generated a whopping €116.6M in revenue, a 35% YoY growth 📈 🇪🇸 FC Barcelona leads for the third year, earning €17.9M, a 26% increase from last season 🏆Arsenal F.C and Chelsea Football Club are second and third, with Manchester United and Real Madrid completing the top five. 👉 These figures, from the 2025 Deloitte Football Money League, exclude regions like the USA, Sweden, and Australia where data wasn’t available #SportsBiz #WomensFootball #FootballBusiness #WomensSoccer #Soccer

⚽ Previewing the 2024 Ballon d'Or Nominees The 2024 Ballon d'Or nominees are set to be announced on September 4, with the awards ceremony scheduled for October 28 in Paris. This year, the football scene might experience a shift as new talents emerge to challenge the long-standing dominance of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Significance of the Shift. The evolution of football talent reflects the sport’s dynamic nature and the broader recognition of emerging stars. The criteria for the Ballon d'Or have broadened to encompass individual prowess, team performance, and fair play, signalling a more inclusive approach to recognising the world's best. 🌟 Noteworthy Contenders. In the men’s category, players like Rodri from Manchester City and Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid stand out for their crucial roles in their teams’ successes. On the women’s side, Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona continues to impress alongside Lindsey Horan and Mallory Swanson, who have showcased exceptional from this season. The upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony promises to honour standout performances and spotlight the shifting dynamics within professional football. As the sport continues to evolve, so does the recognition of its most exceptional talents.

⚽️ Morning Snapshot 👔 Genoa Cricket and Football Club S.P.A. have confirmed that their board of directors has approved the appointment of Dan Sucu as the club's new president. 👔 Stade Malherbe Caen have named Reda Hammache as their new recruitment director, while technical director Gérard Prêcheur is stepping down for personal reasons. 🤝 VfB Stuttgart have established a new partnership with Brazilian club São Paulo Futebol Clube. 🤝 Reading Football Club have unveiled a new partnership with the local business Pro Landscapes. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment

Using a continuity index, the 464th CIES - Centre International d'Etude du Sport Football Observatory Weekly Post ranks nearly 800 clubs from 59 leagues in the world according to a Continuity Index Components:  - Squad Stability: Measured by the number of players fielded over the last three years.  - Age Structure: Percentage of minutes played by footballers aged 31 or over.  - Contract Policy: Proportion of minutes by players whose contracts expire by 31 December 2025. - Top Ranked Clubs:  - 1st: Arsenal  - 2nd: Aston Villa  - 3rd: Borussia Mönchengladbach  - 4th: Manchester City  - 5th: New York City FC (City Football Group) - Other Notable Clubs in the Top 10:  - Brentford FC (England)  - Union St-Gilloise (Belgium)  - Bayer Leverkusen (Germany)  - Rukh Lviv (Ukraine)  - Real Sociedad (Spain) - Teams with strong squad management policies are better prepared for sustained success. - Unsurprisingly, lower-ranked teams are from less competitive leagues and show underperformance. Will this number-one spot translate into something more meaningful for the stable clubs? The next season might have a different story to tell! #football #data #stats #CIES

𝗔𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱), 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵-𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 (𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲) 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆.   This is the period where football clubs around the globe (particularly in Europe) will gear up to strengthen their squads and make strategic moves that could define their football season. Whether you're a player, a fan, or part of the football industry, this period is filled with anticipation and opportunities.   Here's to a thrilling transfer window ahead and the excitement of seeing how clubs and players shape their futures! For more information on the periods in which a Player may be registered with a certain club in the corresponding federation/association, please check the following link published by FIFA: https://lnkd.in/dMSQqhBb #MuñozAriasSportsLawyers #sportslawyers