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Groups attracted by rising revenue streams and a perception that football is undervalued
Nigel Huddleston says it would be ‘difficult’ for governing body to have oversight of the sport
NBA chair among heavyweight backers of consortium readying bid for Premiership club
Plan for tighter supervision puts government on collision course with governing bodies
The Seagulls’ 2017-20 compound annual growth rate of 65.8% places it among Europe’s fastest-growing companies
Club explores funding options after Russian investor is hit by sanctions
As Roman Abramovich tries to sell Chelsea, the Premier League must grapple with owners using its brand to wash their own
Formula One scraps Grand Prix contract with country as Premier League chief says ‘sport and Russia can’t mix’
Since the top clubs broke away from their peers in 1992, foreign players and money have flooded in
Rebound in attendance forecast to add at least £675m to club revenues this season
Plus, the risks in the $2bn sports NFT industry, gaming’s M&A gambit, and more.
Dragan Solak eyes alternative way to net cash after losing broadcast battle to state-backed rival in native Serbia
High Court directs group backed by Inter Milan owner Suning to honour missed payments
China’s Gao Jisheng sells 80% stake to Dragan Šolak in deal that values club at £250m
Half of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures postponed because of coronavirus outbreaks
Culture secretary endorses plans for independent regulator to oversee the game
Report by Tracey Crouch proposes new regulator with power to block takeovers, and veto rights for supporters
Latest run of defeats has left club facing struggle to qualify for European competition
Comcast-owned company may well see this as a relatively cheap deal
Comcast network to pay about $2.7bn over six years, almost tripling value of its existing contract
Majority of top-tier English football clubs have pressed for Gary Hoffman to step down
Beijing accuses EU of risking global supply chains, COP26 agreement sets new rules for limiting emissions and the FT's Andy Bounds explains Article 16 and Northern Ireland
Second-round bids are due next week in an auction expected to fetch $2bn
Investment values English Premier League football club at about £700m including debt
Footballers earn big money, but often have huge financial problems to match
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