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
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Eric Dier’s loan transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich has been made permanent according to reports from The Athletic. The 30-year-old defender has impressed Bayern during his loan spell, triggering the clause in his contract that allows him to stay with the Bundesliga champions until 2025. This move comes after Dier struggled for game
Manchester United’s forward Marcus Rashford has faced criticism regarding his commitment to the club after being dropped for disciplinary reasons by manager Erik ten Hag. The 26-year-old missed a recent FA Cup match, sparking rumors about his behavior off the pitch. However, Rashford has responded to these critics, defending his dedication to Manchester United and
The common belief in the world of sports is that star power drives commercial success. Whether it’s the superstar trio of Neymar, Kylian Mbappé, and Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain or the hype surrounding Messi’s move to Major League Soccer, the emphasis is always on the big names. However, this notion that stars are the
Former Manchester United defender John O’Shea has been appointed as the head coach of the Republic of Ireland national team. This announcement comes after his distinguished playing career, during which he made 118 appearances for Ireland over 17 years. John O’Shea will be taking charge of the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland in March.
The Saudi Pro League (SPL) teams are not holding back when it comes to their recruitment strategy for the upcoming summer transfer window. According to sources, some of the biggest names in the Premier League are on their radar. The likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Alisson are being targeted
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
A UEFA delegation is set to visit Belfast on Wednesday to address concerns over the funding row that has cast doubt on the reconstruction of Casement Park. This venue is scheduled to host five games at Euro 2028, with Great Britain and Ireland having been awarded the rights to host the tournament. The fixtures are
Recently, a court has dismissed a legal challenge brought forth by Real Madrid and Athletic Club regarding LaLiga’s deal with CVC, which involved a significant investment into the league. The project, known as “Boost LaLiga,” saw LaLiga and its clubs receiving a substantial amount of money in exchange for a share of future broadcasting and
Bayern Munich recently made headlines with their appointment of Max Eberl as the new sporting director. This move comes after Eberl was let go from his previous position as RB Leipzig’s managing director for sport. Eberl, a former Bayern player, has signed a contract with the club until June 2027 and is set to take
Erik ten Hag’s attitude towards the uncertainty surrounding his future as Manchester United manager is quite nonchalant. Despite the lack of confirmation from partial owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ten Hag remains confident in his abilities. He seems very focused on his job and is not worried about external factors like speculation and rumors. This shows
Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma is facing a significant setback in his career as manager Roberto De Zerbi disclosed that the player will most likely miss the remainder of the season due to a back injury. De Zerbi expressed his concerns during a news conference, stating that Mitoma’s injury is a crucial problem for the team
Mauricio Pochettino has recently spoken out about retaining the full support of Chelsea’s owners despite the mounting pressure following the Carabao Cup Final defeat to Liverpool. This loss was a tough blow for the team, with Virgil van Dijk scoring the only goal in the 118th minute at Wembley. Jurgen Klopp’s success in this final
Minnesota United FC made headlines on Monday by officially announcing the hiring of Eric Ramsay as their new head coach. This move comes after a lengthy process to find a suitable replacement for the previous coach, Adrian Heath. Ramsay, a native of England with roots in Wales, brings a wealth of experience from his time