The ownership group behind Chelsea FC has reported losses exceeding €1 billion over the past two seasons, highlighting the financial cost of its aggressive multi-club expansion model. Holding company BlueCo 22—led by Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital—recorded revenues of approximately €628 million in 2024–25. However, rising operational costs pushed annual losses to around…
West Bromwich Albion are facing a potential points deduction after being charged with an alleged breach of the EFL’s Profit and Sustainability (P&S) regulations covering the three-year period ending in the 2024–25 season. The club’s accounts show combined losses of around £64 million across the cycle, though some costs may be excluded under EFL rules…
The board of the Serie A has approved a majority vote to finalize a €300 million settlement with sports media company IMG, bringing an end to a legal dispute that has lasted since 2019. The agreement follows years of litigation over alleged anti-competitive practices linked to the sale of international media rights between 2008 and…
AFC Bournemouth has adjusted its redevelopment plans for Vitality Stadium, scaling back its short-term capacity increase as planning delays impact the construction schedule. The Premier League club originally planned to add around 1,500 seats ahead of the 2026–27 season. However, that figure has now been reduced to approximately 800 seats, with expansion work on the…
Former MLB star Jose Bautista is making a bold move into football, positioning himself as a key figure in the growth of the sport in North America through his ownership of Las Vegas Lights FC. Bautista acquired the USL Championship side in early 2024, marking his transition from elite athlete to sports entrepreneur. Since taking…
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has secured broadcasting rights for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 across multiple European markets, reinforcing free-to-air access to one of football’s fastest-growing global competitions. The agreement, signed on behalf of 19 EBU member broadcasters, will ensure coverage in countries including Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, and Ukraine, among…
Santos FC, Umbro and NR Sports have launched a special collaboration that saw Umbro temporarily replaced by Pelé Brand on the club’s kit during a Brazilian league match against Atlético Mineiro at Vila Belmiro. Instead of the traditional Umbro logo, players wore shirts featuring Pelé’s iconic celebration, marking the debut of the tribute branding on…
La Liga is preparing to bring back its Retro Matchday initiative next season following the success of its first edition, according to league sources. The concept saw almost all clubs across Spain’s top two divisions wearing special vintage-inspired kits based on classic designs from past decades, particularly the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s. However, Real…
With roughly 59 days until kickoff on June 11, India still has no confirmed broadcaster. If negotiations collapse entirely, more than 300 million football fans will be left without access — or forced to turn to illegal streams. The numbers tell a stark story. FIFA launched its India rights sale in July 2025, initially asking…
SportyTV has secured pay-TV rights to the FIFA World Cup 2026 in South Africa, strengthening its position in one of Africa’s most competitive broadcast markets. The agreement covers all 104 matches of the expanded tournament, set to be staged across the United States, Mexico and Canada between June 11 and July 19. Coverage will be…
