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On 1 May 2024, the new UEFA regulations governing MULTI-CLUB OWNERSHIP come into force.     The new rules represent a relaxation of the old rules.     Will they encourage more investors to build multi-club portfolios?     MCO is the fastest growing and most significant trend in football. Since 2015, the number of clubs in MCO groups has increased by a multiple of FIVE.     SportBusiness, in collaboration with CIES Sports Intelligence, has conducted the most comprehensive research to date into MCO.     Multi-Club Ownership: The Unproven Concept Transforming Football looks at the who, the why, the how much and the what next.     The 65-page report provides information on over 40 MCO groups, and nearly 150 clubs, with in-depth case studies on four highly influential groups:     🔵 The Pozzo Group — Family Business MCO Pioneers  🔵 Red Bull — Branded Sports Entertainment  🔵 City Football Group — Football’s First Global Corporation  🔵 777 Partners — US Investors Target Europe     If your business is football, you need to understand multi-club ownership.     Order your copy today 👉 https://lnkd.in/dFXs3Zw3 For a 10% discount, add this code at the checkout: Frank10.     #SportsBusiness #SportsBiz #UEFA #MultiClubOwnership #FootballBusiness #FootballFinance

⚽ Commercial deal landscape in the Big Five leagues 👕 As football has morphed from a local pastime to a global spectacle, football sponsorships have become a lifeline for clubs, players, and the sport itself. The latest Football Benchmark analysis explores the intricate web of football sponsorships, tracing their evolution over the past 15 years and exploring their impact on the modern game. Key takeaways from the analysis: 📈 In the 2008/09 season, broadcasting income claimed the largest slice of operating #revenue at 42%, among the top 10 clubs by revenue, while the share of commercial revenue was 32%. 🔀 The table had turned in 2011/12 and, fast forward to 2022/23, the commercial segment reached 47%, while broadcasting is down to 36%. 🔝 In the 2022/23 season, FC Bayern München led in commercial revenue, reaching €419 million (56% of the club’s total operating revenue). Paris Saint-Germain FC and Manchester City FC rounded out the podium. ⚽ The English Premier League is the most represented league with four clubs in the top eight list by #commercial revenue, while Serie A is the only one among the Big Five leagues that is not represented. ▶ The top Lega Serie A clubs continue to heavily rely on broadcasting revenue, in contrast to the trend observed among Europe's leading clubs. Juventus FC are the sole exception, where the commercial revenue accounts for half of the club's total operating revenue, partially a legacy of Ronaldo’s time. 💰 Betting is the fifth largest industry by combined annual value of active sponsors (€84 million) and the second largest in terms of number of active deals (12). 💡 The consequences of the ban on betting #sponsors imposed by the English Premier League starting from the 2026/27 season are expected to be significant, since 8 EPL clubs have deals in place with betting companies. How do you see it: what does the future hold for commercial deals in football?

Football Ownership Update! Sportico's analysis sheds light on the evolving landscape of football, emphasizing its increasing alignment with business principles. Notably, Major League Soccer emerges as a force, boasting 20 clubs in the top 50 list, signalling rapid growth and potential. American ownership stakes dominate, with 27 out of the 50 clubs either fully or partially owned by American entities, suggesting a shift in football's global ownership landscape. The Premier League retains its prominence in Europe, with nine clubs featured, showcasing its financial clout despite stiff competition from other leagues. However, concerns arise over LALIGA's top-heavy structure, where despite boasting two of the most valuable clubs globally, the league lacks depth in representation within the top 50. Manchester United's enduring brand strength despite on-field challenges showcases the power of global appeal, while Everton Football Club's struggles highlight the harsh realities of club ownership dynamics. In the Premier League, West Ham United FC emerges as the "best of the rest," surpassing traditional powerhouses outside the "Big Six" in valuation, attributed to strategic advantages in location and stadium deals. Meanwhile, state-owned clubs like Newcastle United Football Club, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester City Football Club showcase remarkable returns on investment, demonstrating football's allure as a lucrative asset class. #Sportico #MLS #PremierLeague #Football #ManchesterUnited

💡𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒍𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑼𝑬𝑭𝑨 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊-𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒃 𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 (𝑴𝑪𝑶). With the rise of MCO in women’s football, this article covers the competition rules applicable to clubs such as Olympique Lyonnais Féminin and London City Lionesses (should they participate in the same UEFA competition). UEFA’s MCO regulations prevent two clubs under common control from competing in the same UEFA competition in a season. The recent update is influenced by the ownership models of clubs like Manchester City, Girona, Manchester United, and Nice.. https://lnkd.in/e88HZHJK #sportbusiness #Competitionregulation #Multiclubownership

Which football clubs made the most profit in a single year? ❗ The Top 10 ✅ Record profits in football 1️⃣ FC Barcelona - €304m (22/23) 👉 The anticipated sale of 15% of La Liga television rights revenues for the next 25 years to Sixth Street. This move allowed the club to put additional revenues of €400m on the balance sheet. 2️⃣ Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club - €143m (22/23) In 22/23, the club played in Europe for the first time in its history. 👉 Capital gains from the sale of Mac Allister, Bissouma, and Cucurella plus revenues from TV rights were instrumental in achieving this result. 3️⃣ Tottenham Hotspur Football Club - €127.5m (17/18) In that year Spurs reached the UEFA Champions League final (lost to Liverpool). 4️⃣ Liverpool Football Club - €119m (17/18) In 17/18 the club won the UEFA Champions League. 5️⃣ FC Barcelona - €98m (22/23) 6️⃣ Manchester City Football Club - €93m (22/23) 7️⃣ Leicester City Football Club - €91m (16/17) 👉 Participation in the UEFA Champions League (knockout stage) + capital gains (ex: Kantè) contributed to this great result. 8️⃣ Liverpool Football Club - €83.6m 👉 The Reds made + €80m from the sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona. 9️⃣ Tottenham Hotspur Football Club - €81.4m 👉 Spurs sold Gareth Bale to Real Madrid C.F. for €100m. 🔟 SSC Napoli - €80m (22/23) ✅ Final Thoughts ☑ Impact of Player Transfers Player transfers play a pivotal role in the financial success of football clubs. The profits generated by selling key players like Luis Suarez, Gareth Bale are just an example. 👉 These transactions not only provide immediate financial gains but also impact the club's competitiveness. ☑ European Competitions Driving Revenue Participation in prestigious European competitions such as the UEFA Champions League has been a significant factor contributing to the financial success of several clubs. 👉 The revenue generated from advancing in these tournaments, coupled with the global exposure they bring, has proven instrumental in boosting clubs' profitability and sustainability. The clubs in the raking have found their own path to profitability through a combination of strategic player transfers, successful tournament runs, and lucrative television rights deals. ❓ Which new club could enter the top 10 in the next five years? #footballbusiness #sportbiz #growth Data: Calcio e Finanza

The Women’s Super League (WSL) clubs generated £48m in aggregate revenue in the 2022-23 season, the first season following the England women national team’s Euro 2022 triumph. The figure marks an increase of 50% on 2021-22 (£32m) and highlights the power of the “Lionesses effect”, which has resulted in a huge increase in the interest and popularity of women’s football in England. WSL clubs’ revenue more than doubled over two seasons, with aggregate WSL club revenue standing at £20m in 2020-21. Further growth is predicted, with revenue forecast to reach £52m in the 2023-24 season and to rise to £68m in 2024-25. The data comes from the Annual Review Of Football Finance: European Football Market report, published by Deloitte Sports Business Group. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ejhqY9bZ #WomenSport #WomenInSport #Lionesses Women in Sport, The Football Association,

🌟 Key Findings from the European Elite 2024: Football Clubs Valuation Report! 🌟 At Above Sports, we are dedicated to providing valuable insights into sports sponsorship valuation. Here are some crucial takeaways from Football Benchmark's latest report, "Football Clubs' Valuation: The European Elite 2024." 🥇Real Madrid C.F. has regained the top spot, reflecting their robust business model and market leadership. 📊 The combined enterprise value (EV) of the top 32 clubs has increased by 14%, now reaching an impressive €59.1 billion. 🇵🇹 Portuguese clubs are on the rise: FC Porto and Sport Lisboa e Benfica have shown significant growth, climbing the ranks and solidifying their positions among Europe's elite, while Sporting Clube de Portugal are new on the list. The entire report can be found via the link in the comments. These insights emphasize the growth and resilience of the football industry. At Above Sports, we leverage such comprehensive data to deliver exceptional sponsorship valuation services, ensuring our clients achieve optimal returns on their investments and establish successful partnerships! #FootballInsights

I am happy to share with my network this interesting article published by my colleague Ian Lynam! Cheers!

📌 No filters: The uncomfortable truth that no one talks about: Sometimes, second place makes better deals. This year, the Champions League final has a relevant off-field component: 🏆 Sportsmanship vs Money vs Brand. ➡ Real Madrid will play its 18th final. ➡ Borussia Dortmund will play its 4th final. ➡ Real Madrid has won the final 14 times. ➡ Borussia Dortmund has won the final once. ➡ Real Madrid generated €831.4 million in 2023. ➡ Borussia Dortmund generated €420 million in 2023. ➡ Real Madrid's squad is worth €1 billion. ➡ Borussia Dortmund's squad is valued at less than €460 million. ➡ The most important source for RM is sponsorships at 48%. ➡ The most important source for DOR is TV rights at 37%. All good, right? Real's chances of winning are at least 8 to 2. But... By being decided in a single match, the law of large numbers applies in reverse. We'll leave that for another article. Here comes the uncomfortable truth that any club CFO would confess (privately): The Champions League winner this year will pocket €20M. Second-place, €15.5M. But... On June 15, 2023, Jude Bellingham joined RM for €103M in addition to various potential add-ons. That day, RM and DOR (owner of Jude's contract) agreed on an additional €25M for DOR if RM won the Champions League. So, If RM wins the Champions League, DOR will earn a total of €40.5M for being second, €15.5M from the tournament and €25M from the bonus agreed with RM. On the other hand... RM will earn €20M from UEFA but will pay out €25M from the agreement. RM would have a loss of €5M. It's clear that winning is worth more. Nothing and no one changes the feeling of lifting the trophy. But, on the other hand... Sponsors or TV networks don't pay you more money the next morning. The brand growth factor from winning the championship doesn't always translate immediately into the club's accounts. 🏆 When you come in second: 🏆 The club receives a good prize that generally doesn't trigger bonus clauses for players, coaching staff, etc. Our CEO, Gustavo Silikovich, experienced this with Sao Paulo after River Plate won the cup in 2018, where some significant clauses were activated (bonuses agreed upon for Lucas Pratto's transfer). It's true that if the manager works well, the bonuses agreed upon with sponsors for achieving goals should serve to pay player and coach bonuses upon winning the final. Although no one celebrates a positive balance sheet with a victory lap, except perhaps the club's CFO. This year in the Champions League, the case of DOR and RM highlights this uncomfortable truth even more. Sportsmanship vs Money vs Brand ✍️ Comment: What do you think of this uncomfortable truth revealed by our John Doe CFO? ♻️ Share so that other industry professionals can discover insights and innovative strategic ideas. #LinkedInSports

Europe's top 5 leagues are worth €24B in revenues ✅ The Numbers (22/23) ▪ Revenues: €24 billion ▪ One third related to The Premier League alone ▪ +17% in aggregate turnover vs. 21/22 These are the numbers of Europe's top five leagues (98 clubs). ✅ The increase in revenues ▪ TV rights: €9.2 billion (+5% vs 2021/22) ▪ Commercial revenues: €6.2 billion (+17%)  ▪ Player management: €3.4 billion (+30%) ▪ Matchday: €2.8 billion (+38%) 👉 Revenues in the 2022/23 season grew faster than costs. ✅ Rising costs ▪ Aggregate costs: €24.8 billion (+9% vs. 2021/22)  ▪ Operating costs: €6.7 billion (+20%)  ▪ Personnel costs: €12.9 billion (+8%)  ▪ Depreciation and amortization: €5.24 billion (+0.5%) ✅ Losses or gains? Revenues increased more than costs. 👉 clubs in Europe's top leagues halved their losses Aggregate loss in 2022/23: €1.2b (vs. €2.5b in 2021/22) ❓ Are we on the right track for the financial sustainability of clubs? #footballbusiness #growth #strategy data: calcio e finanza