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Football Economy The Business of the Beautiful Game
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Juventus FC

Juventus Football Club S.p.A. combines a century of Agnelli family ownership with the public scrutiny of a listed company. Recent years have been defined…

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Manchester City

Manchester City stands as a titan of football finance, the flagship of the global City Football Group model. Yet, its record-breaking revenues are overshadowed…

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FC København

FC København operates within a unique and diversified corporate structure, publicly listed as part of the Parken Sport & Entertainment A/S leisure group. This…

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SL Benfica

SL Benfica operates a highly effective, if volatile, business model centred on world-class player development and trading. As a publicly listed SAD controlled by…

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Galatasaray

As one of Türkiye's listed football giants, Galatasaray's financial health is defined by a complex ownership model and a persistent structural challenge: managing foreign-currency…

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SS Lazio

SS Lazio, the first Italian club to float on the stock exchange, operates a business model defined by financial prudence following a near-collapse in…

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Brøndby IF

From a fan-led rescue from the brink of bankruptcy to its current position within a US-based multi-club network, Brøndby IF presents a compelling case…

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Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur has established itself as a major financial power in European football, underpinned by a state-of-the-art multi-purpose stadium. This profile examines the club's…

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Chelsea

Following a landmark £4.25 billion takeover in 2022, Chelsea FC has embarked on an aggressive, high-spend strategy under its new American ownership. This profile…

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Arsenal

Following its transition from a publicly traded entity to a private holding under Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Arsenal leverages its 60,000-capacity Emirates Stadium to…