Wrexham AFC has reported another year of rapid commercial growth following its Hollywood-backed rise—but rising costs have driven the club to record losses. The club, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, posted revenue of £33.3 million ($44.3 million) for the 2024–25 season, representing a 25% year-on-year increase and a 28-fold rise since their takeover…
The NFL is exploring a new move in its streaming strategy, potentially allowing individual teams to sell preseason game rights directly to streaming platforms, according to reports. The proposal is expected to be discussed at upcoming league meetings in Arizona, signaling a possible shift from the NFL’s traditionally centralized media rights model. A Shift Toward…
A commercial conflict is emerging between FIFA and the NFL as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. At the heart of the issue are FIFA’s strict exclusive sponsorship and branding rules, which directly clash with the lucrative stadium naming rights agreements held by many NFL venues…
Leicester City has reported a pre-tax loss of £71.1 million ($94.6 million) for the 2024–25 season, marking one of the club’s largest financial deficits in recent years. The figures come in a challenging period for the club, which has faced relegation battles and fluctuating revenues following its drop from the Premier League. Revenue Up, but…
Morocco is doubling down on its status as Africa’s most visited destination by launching a massive $4 billion investment plan to overhaul its hospitality infrastructure. The strategy, aimed at the 2030 FIFA World Cup (co-hosted with Spain and Portugal), focuses on a rapid expansion of the kingdom’s lodging capacity. According to Imad Barrakad, head of…
While FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently boasted of an “unprecedented” 508 million ticket requests, a deeper look at the actual sales data suggests a different story. As the tournament draws closer, evidence is mounting that hundreds of thousands—and possibly over a million—tickets remain unsold for the 2026 World Cup in North America. The Conversion Gap:…
In a bold move to end what they describe as “corporate welfare” for billionaire owners, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Representative Greg Casar (D-Texas) introduced a transformative piece of legislation on Thursday: the Home Team Act. The bill aims to dismantle the long-standing leverage used by professional sports teams to extract billions in taxpayer-funded subsidies…
Baseball has regained its footing as a premiere “big event” sport. The World Baseball Classic (WBC) final drew 10.8 million viewers, more than doubling its previous record and outperforming the average of the 2025 NBA Finals. Rule changes to quicken the pace have successfully shed baseball’s “slow” reputation, making it a stronger draw for casual…
LaLiga is no longer just a weekend spectacle; it is one of Spain’s most powerful economic engines. While the latest Kantar BrandZ report solidifies its status as the 16th most valuable brand in the country at $1.615 billion (€1.389bn), the real story lies in what the league contributes to the Spanish national fabric. The GDP…
The ambitious multi-club ownership model envisioned by John Textor has shifted from a blueprint for global synergy into a complex legal battlefield. In the latest escalation of internal strife, Brazil’s Botafogo has taken Olympique Lyonnais to court over unpaid debts related to the transfers of three high-profile players. The core of the dispute centers on…
