The financial landscape of European club football is constantly evolving and changing, with revenue streams shifting and growing. UEFA’s annual report for 2023 provides a comprehensive look at the top-earning clubs in terms of replica kit sales. This report combines each club’s kit manufacturer sponsorship revenues with their total merchandising revenues, giving us an insight
Italian Serie A
In a surprising turn of events, Fulham managed to secure a 2-1 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Nigerian duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey played pivotal roles in Fulham’s triumph, with Iwobi scoring the late winner in the 97th minute. Bassey also made a significant contribution by scoring Fulham’s first goal of the
Napoli shocked the football world by firing manager Walter Mazzarri just before their crucial Champions League match against Barcelona. The Italian champions have decided to replace Mazzarri with Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona, who will take over immediately until the end of the season. This sudden change marks Napoli’s third coaching shift this season, reflecting the
The Bundesliga title race saw Bayer Leverkusen further their lead at the top of the table with a 2-1 win over Heidenheim. Leverkusen, who had remained unbeaten for eight games, continued their impressive form by overcoming the resilient Heidenheim defense. With Amine Adli providing the assist, Jeremie Frimpong found the back of the net to
Mile Svilar delivered an outstanding performance during his second Serie A start of the season. He played a crucial role in Roma’s 3-0 victory over Frosinone, making seven saves and four high ball claims to secure a clean sheet for Daniele De Rossi’s side. Svilar’s impressive display earned him a well-deserved player-of-the-match title. Van Hecke
Juventus, one of Italy’s most prominent football clubs, recently announced that their net loss had widened to €95.1 million in the first half of their 2023-24 fiscal year. This significant increase in losses can be attributed to the club’s ban from lucrative European competition this season due to financial irregularities. In addition to the widening
FC Salzburg has gained international recognition for its remarkable ability to develop young talent and churn out future football stars. With a staggering turnover of talent, the club has made significant profits from player sales in recent years, showcasing their prowess in nurturing and promoting promising players. As we delve deeper into the next generation
Orlando City SC has recently made a significant addition to their roster with the signing of Colombian forward Luis Muriel from Serie A side Atalanta. The MLS club announced this major move on Thursday, garnering excitement among fans and pundits alike. Muriel’s signing brings new hope and possibilities to Orlando City as they aim for
Every week, football fans eagerly anticipate the performances of their favorite players in Europe’s top five leagues. With the help of the unique WhoScored ratings system, we can identify the standout performers based on their influence within a game. Let’s take a closer look at the top players from the last round of action, analyzing
In a recent shareholders’ meeting, Serie A clubs voted against reducing the number of clubs in the Italian top division from 20 to 18. Despite the push from top clubs to decrease the number of games played and increase the quality of football, only four clubs out of the 20 supported this reform. The decision
AC Milan, the prestigious Italian club, has unveiled its stunning fourth kit for the upcoming 2023-24 season. In a collaboration with Los Angeles-based streetwear brand Pleasures, the club has created a truly innovative and stylish alternative strip. The new kit showcases a blend of cultural elements from both Milan and Los Angeles, giving it a
In the latest round of action across Europe’s top five leagues, Mark Flekken of Brentford stood out as an exceptional goalkeeper. Despite his team’s eventual loss to Manchester City, Flekken’s performance prevented the scoreline from being much worse. He made an impressive 12 saves during the match, a record in the 2023-24 Premier League season.
The idea of using an algorithm to determine football transfer fees has once again been raised by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Speaking at the governing body’s annual law conference in Tokyo, Infantino suggested that implementing an algorithm would help increase transparency in the transfer system and benefit all stakeholders involved. However, this proposal raises questions
The January transfer window has been relatively quiet for African players this year, with most clubs opting to stick with their existing squads rather than make last-minute moves. However, as the deadline day approaches, there are still a few African stars who could be on the move. Let’s take a closer look at some players