Real Sociedad has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of the 2025–2026 season, posting a profit of €41.65 million as of December 31, 2025—an 8% increase compared to the previous year. Profit Up, Revenue Down While profitability has improved, the club’s overall revenue declined by 16%, falling from €62.7 million to €52.46…
Former José Manuel Calderón is continuing to build out his post-playing business portfolio, joining the latest funding round of Spanish electric motorcycle company Velca. According to reports, Calderón is set to invest up to €2.5 million, becoming a shareholder as part of the company’s fifth financing round. The round also includes notable investors such as…
Stephen Curry is set to auction more than 70 pairs of sneakers worn during the 2024–25 NBA season, marking a unique chapter in his career as a sneaker free agent. The auction, organized by Sotheby’s, will run from April 13 to April 28, with proceeds benefiting the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, founded by Curry and…
Carlo Ancelotti is close to extending his contract as head coach of the Brazil national team, with an agreement reportedly reached with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) for a deal running through 2030. According to reports, the new contract will maintain Ancelotti’s الØالية salary of approximately €10 million per year, making him the highest-paid national…
Investment platform Sixth Street has formalized the acquisition of a majority stake in Sunderland AFC Women through its multi-club ownership structure, Bay Collective. The deal, previously reported by Bloomberg as potentially involving up to an 80% stake, marks a significant step in the expansion of Bay Collective’s presence in women’s football. The platform is led…
French rugby’s top division, the Top 14, is now distributing more money to its clubs than French football’s Ligue 1, marking a notable shift in the country’s sports economy. Driven by rising broadcast revenues, the Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) has secured strong financial growth. Its upcoming 2027–2032 media rights cycle with Canal+ is set…
South America’s two premier club competitions — the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana — kick off their 2026 campaigns this week, once again highlighting not only sporting ambition but also a significant financial divide. Both tournaments, organized by CONMEBOL, offer clubs valuable revenue streams. However, the gap between their respective prize pools remains substantial….
Giannis Antetokounmpo has expanded his business portfolio by investing in IM8, a health and wellness company co-founded by former football star David Beckham. The move marks another step in the growing trend of elite athletes diversifying into health-focused ventures. IM8, which specializes in nutritional supplements aimed at improving daily well-being, was launched in December 2024….
The cost of player agents in Italian football continues to rise sharply, with Serie A clubs nearing a cumulative €2 billion in commissions over the past decade (2015–2025). According to data released by the FIGC, spending on agents reached a record €249.4 million in 2025 alone, marking an approximate 10% increase compared to the previous…
Cádiz CF is set to move forward with a €7.2 million capital increase, pending shareholder approval at a general meeting scheduled for May 8 (or May 9 on second call) at the club’s stadium. The proposed operation will be executed through a debt-to-equity conversion, targeting creditors linked to shares issued during the club’s 2020 capital…
