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Discover the Fascinating Differences in Game Spending between QPR and LAFC In this video, we delve into a conversation with Ruben Narnalingam, the owner of QPR Football Club and LAFC, as he reveals the significant gap in per-game spending between these two clubs. Join us to find out the contrasting financial dynamics in English and American football. #FootballClubComparison #QPRvsLAFC #FootballSpending #GameExpenditure #EnglishFootball #AmericanFootball #ClubOwnership #FootballInsights #SportsFinance #FootballEconomics

Who Has the Power in World Football Transfers: Clubs, Players or Agents? Football transfers: a complex interplay between clubs, players, and agents. Financial pressures influence decisions, with super-rich clubs often asserting dominance. Players, as decision-makers, navigate transfers based on preferences or contractual clauses. Agents, integral to negotiations, operate amid intricate complexities like third-party ownership. The process unfolds as a nuanced dance, where each transfer becomes a delicate balancing act in the intricate landscape of football. ⚽️🔄 #footballtransfers #clubpower #playerdecisions #football #soccersaga

As Alvine Capital takes a closer look at sports investing with our upcoming Thought Piece, we interested ourselves in football, which continues to provide the most liquid market partly due to the number of investable assets. According to research by Deloitte, football comprised 52% of all sports rights holder deals globally in 2023 with the majority of the football deal flow stemming from North American investors. English clubs were the primary target, making up 29% of all football deals in 2023.   But is America’s love affair with investing in the Premier League fading? This article gives a few reasons, including currency exchange considerations. #sports #sportinvesting #olympics #privateequity #alternativeinvesting #footballinvesting #soccer #football #premierleague

⚽ Get an early glimpse into the financial landscape of Premier League clubs for Season 23/24 with Matchday Finance! Our latest blog reveals estimated financial highlights, including turnover predictions, matchday revenue changes, and commercial growth expectations. See which clubs are leading the way and who might be facing challenges. From Manchester City's dominance to Newcastle's European boost, explore the financial winners and losers of the season. Check out the full analysis on our blog and stay ahead in football finance! https://lnkd.in/gvqpehTM #MatchdayFinance #PremierLeagueFinance #FootballAnalysis #FinancialWinnersLosers #Season2324 #Football #Soccer #DataAnalytics

Is American Football still just America’s game? 🏈   The NFL's push to globalize the sport is paying off, especially in the UK. With five international games this season, including three at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, American football has skyrocketed in popularity. Betting data from Paddy Power shows it's now the third most popular sport for UK punters, climbing from tenth place in just five years.   But what are the key drivers? And with more international games planned, what’s next for the NFL’s footprint in the UK?   Read the full story, featuring expert insights from David Curran, Commercial Manager, Paddy Power, and Patrick Aherne, Head of FanDuel Trading, here: https://lnkd.in/eqyYD2ua   #InPlay #ChangingTheGame

A debate in our home often sparks between my daughters and my son about the relative fame of Taylor Swift versus Liverpool FC. When this comes up, I always emphasize that a proper valuation analysis would be needed to draw meaningful comparisons between the two. Exciting news! My colleagues have initiated the process with Kroll’s European Football Stadium Naming Rights Report. This analysis covers the top 36 teams in major European football leagues, offering valuation metrics based on various factors like shirt sponsorships, social media followers, and team performance. Curious about the potential income for Europe’s top football clubs? Check out the analysis here: http://ms.spr.ly/6048lbEvq (Now all that is left is to value the Swiftie Empire, and the matter will be settled). #ValuationAnalysis #EuropeanFootball #NamingRights #Valuation

What powers might an Independent Football Regulator hold? https://bit.ly/4aNLjHV As the shape of an Independent Football Regulator looms ever larger, David de Ferrars, Tom Charnley and Ben Jones explore the currently proposed powers of a potential regulator and how they may impact club officers and owners. #SportsLaw #Football #Legislation

Why Are Buy-Back Clauses Becoming More Common in Football? ⚽️ It has become common for football clubs to sell players permanently while including buy-back clauses and 'matching rights' in their contracts. These are popular trends in football transfers, giving selling clubs a chance to regain a player at a predetermined fee if they shine elsewhere. This offers flexibility and mitigates risk for selling clubs while providing financial benefits for both sides. With FIFA's new loan rules and financial fair play pressures, clubs are adapting. This shift allows them to balance financial sustainability while retaining future potential. Will this allow clubs to pull different long-term financial levers as and when needed? How are buyback clauses operating in a market? Comments and thoughts. #Football #Transfers #SportsLaw #PlayerContracts #FinancialFairPlay #SportsBusiness https://lnkd.in/gEk6y-gu

⚽️ Following a period of continuous growth, 2024 is likely to register an year-on-year decrease in the number of American investments in European football. So far, the slowdown has been particularly evident in the number of deals concluded at top division level 🌍 #clubownership #footballgovernance #sportsbusiness #footballfinance

The trend of investing into European clubs from the US evidently slowed down in the past 12 months. Investors became more cautious and less adhoc when it comes to get a stake in European assets. Overall, the trend to invest into sports and making sports an asset class is continuing, however the process and the investment levels has been adapting and changing. We are sure that 2025 will bring further interesting investment and acquisition news which will be discussed in the industry! #sportsinvestment #sportsbusiness