London Edition Friday 31 July 2026
Football Economy The Business of the Beautiful Game
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Charlton Athletic Football Club

Charlton Athletic was founded in 1905, turned professional in 1920 and first entered the Football League in 1921. Known to supporters as the Addicks,…

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Cardiff City AFC.

One of three Welsh clubs to play in the English football league system, rather than the Welsh system. Financial figures refer to Cardiff City…

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The Rangers Football Club plc

Company shares are traded on the Plus Markets (formerly Ofex). The club was founded in 1873 and its home is the the all-seated Ibrox…

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Portsmouth F.C. Ltd.

In 1996 Terry Venables became chairman after buying the club for £1, but by 1998 he had sold his shareholding Martin Gregory. In December…