Global football’s financial power continues to reach unprecedented levels. According to the latest Forbes rankings for 2026, the world’s 30 most valuable soccer clubs are now worth a combined $87 billion, with average club valuations rising 21% year-over-year to $2.9 billion. At the top once again stands Real Madrid, which retains its position as the…
Enrique Riquelme has unveiled a bold and wide-ranging vision as part of his candidacy for the presidency of Real Madrid CF, with the standout proposal being the creation of a large “fan city” around the Santiago Bernabéu. Speaking at his campaign presentation in Madrid, Riquelme positioned his project around one central idea: restoring power and…
Spanish businessman Enrique Riquelme has officially been approved as a candidate for the Real Madrid presidency, setting up a high-profile election battle against incumbent Florentino Pérez, who is seeking an eighth term. The club’s electoral commission unanimously validated Riquelme’s candidacy for the vote scheduled on June 7, 2026, confirming that he met all legal and…
Claims that José Mourinho could leave Benfica at the end of the season and return to Real Madrid have sparked major discussion across European football. The most striking aspect of the potential move, however, is its financial dimension. According to reports, if the experienced manager signs a new deal, Benfica would become the only club…
El Clásico continues to be much more than a football match. The latest showdown between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF once again highlights not only the rivalry on the pitch, but also the battle between some of the world’s biggest brands. According to the annual Sport&Entertainment Sponsorship Barometer published by SPSG Consulting, Nike and…
Every July, the Green Bay Packers do something no other NFL franchise is required to do: they open their books. As the only community-owned, publicly held team in the league, the Packers publish an annual financial report that functions as the closest thing professional football has to a transparent ledger. The numbers that landed in…
Jorge Valdano knows football from both sides of the whiteboard. He won the 1986 World Cup with Argentina, then ran Real Madrid as their general director. At some point along the way, he said something that has aged rather uncomfortably for his former club: “I have never seen a bag of money score a goal.”…
The revamped Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is already proving to be a major commercial success, but key elements of its transformation are still incomplete—most notably the large LED façade screens designed to boost advertising revenue. Owned by Real Madrid and led by president Florentino Pérez, the stadium redevelopment has exceeded €1 billion in costs. However, early…
The ambitious renovation plans for the Santiago Bernabéu have hit a significant legal roadblock. The High Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM) has rejected an appeal by Real Madrid and the Madrid City Council, effectively halting the construction of two major parking lots and an underground tunnel surrounding the stadium. The Core of the Dispute:…
Real Madrid is set to transform the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium into a tennis venue, showcasing the stadium’s multi-use capabilities during the upcoming Madrid Open. Stadium Switch Made Possible The transformation is enabled by the Bernabéu’s retractable pitch system. The surface can be removed and stored underground, allowing tennis courts to be built on top. Madrid…
