Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou generated an estimated $70 million in social media value for the Spanish club and its commercial partners, with shirt sponsor Emirates accounting for $35.2 million, according to analytics company Blinkfire. The figures highlight the commercial impact of one of football’s biggest rivalries, with Real Madrid recording…
Streaming platforms are becoming an increasingly important destination for live sports and events in the US, with 39 per cent of internet households watching live content through on-demand streaming services, according to research from Parks Associates. The study, The New Live TV Model: Skinny Bundles, Sports, News, highlights how viewing habits are evolving beyond traditional…
The French Professional Football League (LFP) has renewed its commercial partnership with Point P, extending the agreement for three seasons through to the end of the 2028-29 campaign. Point P, a building materials distributor owned by Saint-Gobain, has been an official partner of both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 since 2021. The financial terms of…
AC Milan owner RedBird Capital Partners is reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) to acquire a controlling stake in Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo’s club. According to Semafor, a RedBird-led consortium has held at least two meetings with PIF over a proposed purchase of a 70% stake valued at around SAR1 billion…
Netflix is continuing to grow revenue and net income, but slowing growth and rising costs are putting increasing pressure on the streaming giant as it expands its live sports strategy. The company reported third-quarter revenue of $12.87 billion, up 12% year over year, while net income jumped 44% to $3.67 billion. Revenue was broadly in…
Global women’s football revenues are projected to exceed $1 billion in 2027, up from $581 million in 2024, according to a report by global players’ union FIFPRO. The projected increase of more than 72% highlights the sport’s growing commercial potential, although many players continue to face financial insecurity and precarious working conditions. FIFPRO’s Working Conditions…
EuroLeague has approved a 10-year business plan targeting a combined valuation of nearly $9 billion for the competition and its clubs. Announced less than two weeks after the league rejected the NBA’s initial proposal to collaborate on a European basketball project, the plan focuses on commercial growth, expansion and improving clubs’ financial sustainability. All 13…
La Liga has four players among Forbes’ 10 highest-paid footballers for 2026, compared with just one from the Premier League. Real Madrid accounts for three of the Spanish league’s representatives, while the Saudi Pro League leads the rankings by combined earnings. Forbes’ 2026 ranking of football’s highest-paid players highlights a shift in the financial landscape…
Interest in Lionel Messi merchandise has surged following the Argentine star’s latest international milestone. According to data from sports retailer JD Sports reported by Sportune, global Google searches for “Messi Argentina jersey” increased by 531% in the 24 hours following his final official match for Argentina. The rise in interest extends beyond the national team…
UEFA and groups opposed to Gianni Infantino are reportedly exploring potential candidates to challenge the FIFA president in the 2027 election. According to Italian sports business publication Calcio e Finanza, preliminary discussions have involved Olympique Lyon owner Michele Kang and Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness. Citing French newspaper L’Équipe, the report says European football’s…
