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🚨 Europe’s most financially sustainable clubs – ranked by Off The Pitch.
🥇 Napoli top the list, followed by Silkeborg IF and Molde FK.
🔁 Six clubs return from last year.
✨ New entries: Bayern, Celtic FC, Elche CF & @clermontfoot.bsky.social.
#FootballFinance
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🥇 Napoli top the list, followed by Silkeborg IF and Molde FK.
🔁 Six clubs return from last year.
✨ New entries: Bayern, Celtic FC, Elche CF & @clermontfoot.bsky.social.
#FootballFinance
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June 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🚨 Europe’s most financially sustainable clubs – ranked by Off The Pitch.
🥇 Napoli top the list, followed by Silkeborg IF and Molde FK.
🔁 Six clubs return from last year.
✨ New entries: Bayern, Celtic FC, Elche CF & @clermontfoot.bsky.social.
#FootballFinance
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🥇 Napoli top the list, followed by Silkeborg IF and Molde FK.
🔁 Six clubs return from last year.
✨ New entries: Bayern, Celtic FC, Elche CF & @clermontfoot.bsky.social.
#FootballFinance
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How much is your Premier League club spending per player minute?
Man City tops at €15,951, but high spend doesn’t always mean success—just ask Man Utd.
We’ve crunched the numbers to see who's spending smart and who’s risking big.
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#PremierLeague
Man City tops at €15,951, but high spend doesn’t always mean success—just ask Man Utd.
We’ve crunched the numbers to see who's spending smart and who’s risking big.
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#PremierLeague
Premier League spending: How much are clubs really paying for every minute on the pitch? | Off The Pitch
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June 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
How much is your Premier League club spending per player minute?
Man City tops at €15,951, but high spend doesn’t always mean success—just ask Man Utd.
We’ve crunched the numbers to see who's spending smart and who’s risking big.
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#PremierLeague
Man City tops at €15,951, but high spend doesn’t always mean success—just ask Man Utd.
We’ve crunched the numbers to see who's spending smart and who’s risking big.
offthepitch.com/a/premier-le...
#PremierLeague
European football’s finances: growth at the top, strain underneath.
In 2023/24, revenues rose again—but most clubs still chase profit through player sales. Based on analysis of 200+ published financial reports across Europe in Off The Pitch's database.
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In 2023/24, revenues rose again—but most clubs still chase profit through player sales. Based on analysis of 200+ published financial reports across Europe in Off The Pitch's database.
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The state of European football's economy in 2023/24: Growth continues, but profitability remains elusive | Off The Pitch
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May 29, 2025 at 7:39 AM
European football’s finances: growth at the top, strain underneath.
In 2023/24, revenues rose again—but most clubs still chase profit through player sales. Based on analysis of 200+ published financial reports across Europe in Off The Pitch's database.
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In 2023/24, revenues rose again—but most clubs still chase profit through player sales. Based on analysis of 200+ published financial reports across Europe in Off The Pitch's database.
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US investors are dominating football M&A in 2025 — involved in 19 of 30 deals so far.
From League One clubs to European giants, US capital is going deeper and broader than ever before.
Structured, strategic, and reshaping the industry.
#FootballFinance #SportsBiz
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From League One clubs to European giants, US capital is going deeper and broader than ever before.
Structured, strategic, and reshaping the industry.
#FootballFinance #SportsBiz
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US investors extend lead in football M&A as activity intensifies in 2025 | Off The Pitch
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May 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
US investors are dominating football M&A in 2025 — involved in 19 of 30 deals so far.
From League One clubs to European giants, US capital is going deeper and broader than ever before.
Structured, strategic, and reshaping the industry.
#FootballFinance #SportsBiz
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From League One clubs to European giants, US capital is going deeper and broader than ever before.
Structured, strategic, and reshaping the industry.
#FootballFinance #SportsBiz
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"We were hours from closing the doors"
Former Hull City exec Tan Kesler opens up about the dramatic last-minute rescue of Polish club Pogon Szczecin - and why Poland may be football’s next big opportunity.
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Former Hull City exec Tan Kesler opens up about the dramatic last-minute rescue of Polish club Pogon Szczecin - and why Poland may be football’s next big opportunity.
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Just hours from bankruptcy: Former Hull City Vice-Chairman Tan Kesler on stepping into a Polish club in crisis | Off The Pitch
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May 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
"We were hours from closing the doors"
Former Hull City exec Tan Kesler opens up about the dramatic last-minute rescue of Polish club Pogon Szczecin - and why Poland may be football’s next big opportunity.
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Former Hull City exec Tan Kesler opens up about the dramatic last-minute rescue of Polish club Pogon Szczecin - and why Poland may be football’s next big opportunity.
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With three rounds left @juventusfc.bsky.social and Lazio are locked on 63 points. Saturday’s showdown in Rome effectively serves as an on pitch tiebreaker for the final Champions League ticket. A match that could make or break their top-four ambitions.
May 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
With three rounds left @juventusfc.bsky.social and Lazio are locked on 63 points. Saturday’s showdown in Rome effectively serves as an on pitch tiebreaker for the final Champions League ticket. A match that could make or break their top-four ambitions.
Bristol City and Sheffield United meet in the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final. @bristolcityfc.bsky.social are in this stage of the campaign for the first time in 17 years while @sheffieldunitedfc.bsky.social are chasing a second promotion in just three seasons.
#EFLPlayOffs
#EFLPlayOffs
May 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Bristol City and Sheffield United meet in the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final. @bristolcityfc.bsky.social are in this stage of the campaign for the first time in 17 years while @sheffieldunitedfc.bsky.social are chasing a second promotion in just three seasons.
#EFLPlayOffs
#EFLPlayOffs
Castore co-founder Tom Beahon speaks about the brand’s rapid growth in football, the challenges of competing with giants, and how recent setbacks are shaping its future strategy. A candid look at a challenger brand in transition
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Challenging Nike and Adidas was never meant to be easy — Castore’s co-founder Tom Beahon on setbacks and staying the course | Off The Pitch
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May 8, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Castore co-founder Tom Beahon speaks about the brand’s rapid growth in football, the challenges of competing with giants, and how recent setbacks are shaping its future strategy. A candid look at a challenger brand in transition
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FC Midtjylland spent a record €36.6m on players in 2023/24 — the highest ever in Danish football
As Vision 2025 concludes, @fcmidtjyllanddk.bsky.social's chairman tells how strategy, ambition and ownership change fuelled the club’s rise
#sldk #FCM
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As Vision 2025 concludes, @fcmidtjyllanddk.bsky.social's chairman tells how strategy, ambition and ownership change fuelled the club’s rise
#sldk #FCM
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Vision accomplished? Inside FC Midtjylland’s ambitious vision 2025 and what it delivered | Off The Pitch
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April 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
FC Midtjylland spent a record €36.6m on players in 2023/24 — the highest ever in Danish football
As Vision 2025 concludes, @fcmidtjyllanddk.bsky.social's chairman tells how strategy, ambition and ownership change fuelled the club’s rise
#sldk #FCM
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As Vision 2025 concludes, @fcmidtjyllanddk.bsky.social's chairman tells how strategy, ambition and ownership change fuelled the club’s rise
#sldk #FCM
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Man Utd and Lyon meet in a competitive match for the first time since the 2008 Champions League, where United eliminated the French club — and went on to win the tournament that year.
Match of the Week Europa League: Financial head-to-head Olympique Lyon v Manchester United
Match of the Week Europa League: Financial head-to-head Olympique Lyon v Manchester United
April 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Man Utd and Lyon meet in a competitive match for the first time since the 2008 Champions League, where United eliminated the French club — and went on to win the tournament that year.
Match of the Week Europa League: Financial head-to-head Olympique Lyon v Manchester United
Match of the Week Europa League: Financial head-to-head Olympique Lyon v Manchester United
Germany’s and Italy’s biggest clubs meet in the Champions League quarter-finals, both currently topping their domestic leagues.
Here is our Match of The Week Financial Head-to-Head #FCBayern v #InterMilan
#BayernInter #UCL
Here is our Match of The Week Financial Head-to-Head #FCBayern v #InterMilan
#BayernInter #UCL
April 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Germany’s and Italy’s biggest clubs meet in the Champions League quarter-finals, both currently topping their domestic leagues.
Here is our Match of The Week Financial Head-to-Head #FCBayern v #InterMilan
#BayernInter #UCL
Here is our Match of The Week Financial Head-to-Head #FCBayern v #InterMilan
#BayernInter #UCL
We are pleased to announce our collaboration with @laliga.bsky.social-side RC Celta, who have chosen @offthepitch.bsky.social as the club’s Official Football Finance Intelligence Collaborator.
March 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We are pleased to announce our collaboration with @laliga.bsky.social-side RC Celta, who have chosen @offthepitch.bsky.social as the club’s Official Football Finance Intelligence Collaborator.
Europe's U19 talent pool is now worth €912 million.
Clubs are battling to sign teenage stars early — eight players under 19 are already valued at €25m+, including five aged just 17.
The youth revolution is accelerating.
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Clubs are battling to sign teenage stars early — eight players under 19 are already valued at €25m+, including five aged just 17.
The youth revolution is accelerating.
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Next-gen stars: Inside the €912 million market for under-19 talent | Off The Pitch
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March 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Europe's U19 talent pool is now worth €912 million.
Clubs are battling to sign teenage stars early — eight players under 19 are already valued at €25m+, including five aged just 17.
The youth revolution is accelerating.
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Clubs are battling to sign teenage stars early — eight players under 19 are already valued at €25m+, including five aged just 17.
The youth revolution is accelerating.
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📉 Bundesliga’s future isn’t in TV money alone.
📈 @hsv.bsky.social ’s Eric Huwer says fan engagement—not just on-pitch success—must shape financial rewards.
'Football is built on emotion. That’s what drives value.'
#Bundesliga #HSV
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📈 @hsv.bsky.social ’s Eric Huwer says fan engagement—not just on-pitch success—must shape financial rewards.
'Football is built on emotion. That’s what drives value.'
#Bundesliga #HSV
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HSV Co-CEO: Bundesliga must look beyond TV revenue to secure long-term growth | Off The Pitch
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March 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
📉 Bundesliga’s future isn’t in TV money alone.
📈 @hsv.bsky.social ’s Eric Huwer says fan engagement—not just on-pitch success—must shape financial rewards.
'Football is built on emotion. That’s what drives value.'
#Bundesliga #HSV
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📈 @hsv.bsky.social ’s Eric Huwer says fan engagement—not just on-pitch success—must shape financial rewards.
'Football is built on emotion. That’s what drives value.'
#Bundesliga #HSV
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Off The Pitch has entered into a partnership with the Danish League, granting all 48 member clubs across the 3F Superliga, NordicBet Liga, 2. Division, and 3. Division access to business insights and industry intelligence through its daily newsletter.
#Superliga
#Superliga
March 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Off The Pitch has entered into a partnership with the Danish League, granting all 48 member clubs across the 3F Superliga, NordicBet Liga, 2. Division, and 3. Division access to business insights and industry intelligence through its daily newsletter.
#Superliga
#Superliga
Portugal is becoming a top M&A target in football! Investors like Vinícius Júnior are betting big, with CD Tondela & FC Alverca already acquired in 2025.
A gateway for Brazilian talent & a hub for player development—who’s next?
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A gateway for Brazilian talent & a hub for player development—who’s next?
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Investors are eyeing Portugal: An emerging M&A market on the rise | Off The Pitch
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March 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Portugal is becoming a top M&A target in football! Investors like Vinícius Júnior are betting big, with CD Tondela & FC Alverca already acquired in 2025.
A gateway for Brazilian talent & a hub for player development—who’s next?
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A gateway for Brazilian talent & a hub for player development—who’s next?
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Napoli and Inter Milan are battling at the top of Italian football, separated by just a single point—despite Napoli's significantly lower transfer and wage budget.
In November 2023, their squad values were nearly identical, but since then, Inter’s has risen while Napoli’s has declined.
In November 2023, their squad values were nearly identical, but since then, Inter’s has risen while Napoli’s has declined.
February 27, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Napoli and Inter Milan are battling at the top of Italian football, separated by just a single point—despite Napoli's significantly lower transfer and wage budget.
In November 2023, their squad values were nearly identical, but since then, Inter’s has risen while Napoli’s has declined.
In November 2023, their squad values were nearly identical, but since then, Inter’s has risen while Napoli’s has declined.
Which summer signings delivered the best (and worst) value up front?
We analysed every forward signed in the 2024 summer transfer window across Europe’s top five leagues, breaking them down by cost per contribution.
Who proved a bargain? Who flopped?
Analysis 👇
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We analysed every forward signed in the 2024 summer transfer window across Europe’s top five leagues, breaking them down by cost per contribution.
Who proved a bargain? Who flopped?
Analysis 👇
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From hidden gems to costly flops: The true value of the 2024 summer forward signings | Off The Pitch
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February 26, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Which summer signings delivered the best (and worst) value up front?
We analysed every forward signed in the 2024 summer transfer window across Europe’s top five leagues, breaking them down by cost per contribution.
Who proved a bargain? Who flopped?
Analysis 👇
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We analysed every forward signed in the 2024 summer transfer window across Europe’s top five leagues, breaking them down by cost per contribution.
Who proved a bargain? Who flopped?
Analysis 👇
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Are European women’s football clubs set up for financial success?
MCO Mercury/13’s Victoire Cogevina Reynal says clubs need dedicated leadership & separate revenue streams—without it, they risk staying in a cycle of underfunding & losses
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MCO Mercury/13’s Victoire Cogevina Reynal says clubs need dedicated leadership & separate revenue streams—without it, they risk staying in a cycle of underfunding & losses
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Revenue struggles in European women’s football: How much does the club ownership model matter? | Off The Pitch
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February 21, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Are European women’s football clubs set up for financial success?
MCO Mercury/13’s Victoire Cogevina Reynal says clubs need dedicated leadership & separate revenue streams—without it, they risk staying in a cycle of underfunding & losses
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MCO Mercury/13’s Victoire Cogevina Reynal says clubs need dedicated leadership & separate revenue streams—without it, they risk staying in a cycle of underfunding & losses
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€2bn in player value at risk this summer as contracts run down across Europe’s top leagues.
Liverpool FC & Bayern Munich lead the big-name clubs, but LOSC Lille risk losing 25% of their squad value.
Who’s set to lose the most?
Full analysis 👇
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Liverpool FC & Bayern Munich lead the big-name clubs, but LOSC Lille risk losing 25% of their squad value.
Who’s set to lose the most?
Full analysis 👇
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Player value at risk: The European clubs facing the biggest losses from free agents | Off The Pitch
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February 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM
€2bn in player value at risk this summer as contracts run down across Europe’s top leagues.
Liverpool FC & Bayern Munich lead the big-name clubs, but LOSC Lille risk losing 25% of their squad value.
Who’s set to lose the most?
Full analysis 👇
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Liverpool FC & Bayern Munich lead the big-name clubs, but LOSC Lille risk losing 25% of their squad value.
Who’s set to lose the most?
Full analysis 👇
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The 2025 January transfer window seemed dominated by loan moves—but is this correct?
Our analysis of winter transfers since 2016 shows a declining number of loan deals, despite high-profile names moving.
Yet, the quality of loaned players seems to be rising.
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Our analysis of winter transfers since 2016 shows a declining number of loan deals, despite high-profile names moving.
Yet, the quality of loaned players seems to be rising.
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Transfer analysis: Declining loan deals, but rising value of loaned players | Off The Pitch
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February 7, 2025 at 8:52 AM
The 2025 January transfer window seemed dominated by loan moves—but is this correct?
Our analysis of winter transfers since 2016 shows a declining number of loan deals, despite high-profile names moving.
Yet, the quality of loaned players seems to be rising.
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Our analysis of winter transfers since 2016 shows a declining number of loan deals, despite high-profile names moving.
Yet, the quality of loaned players seems to be rising.
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Smarter football investors are reshaping the game.
💼 Minority stakes up
📉 Valuations a barrier: Avg. deal size dropped in 2024
🌍 Growth areas: Women’s football + South America.
Insights via Off The Pitch's M&A Tracker
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💼 Minority stakes up
📉 Valuations a barrier: Avg. deal size dropped in 2024
🌍 Growth areas: Women’s football + South America.
Insights via Off The Pitch's M&A Tracker
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M&A Insights: The rise of smarter, better-prepared football investors is reshaping the market | Off The Pitch
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January 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Smarter football investors are reshaping the game.
💼 Minority stakes up
📉 Valuations a barrier: Avg. deal size dropped in 2024
🌍 Growth areas: Women’s football + South America.
Insights via Off The Pitch's M&A Tracker
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💼 Minority stakes up
📉 Valuations a barrier: Avg. deal size dropped in 2024
🌍 Growth areas: Women’s football + South America.
Insights via Off The Pitch's M&A Tracker
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In an Off The Pitch interview, Parma Calcio’s CFO discusses how U.S. ownership is reshaping the club.
From infrastructure upgrades to long-term sustainability, Parma is embracing change while navigating Italy’s unique challenges.
@1913parmacalcio.bsky.social
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From infrastructure upgrades to long-term sustainability, Parma is embracing change while navigating Italy’s unique challenges.
@1913parmacalcio.bsky.social
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"Italy needs fresh perspectives": Parma Calcio's CFO on the impact of U.S. ownership | Off The Pitch
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January 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In an Off The Pitch interview, Parma Calcio’s CFO discusses how U.S. ownership is reshaping the club.
From infrastructure upgrades to long-term sustainability, Parma is embracing change while navigating Italy’s unique challenges.
@1913parmacalcio.bsky.social
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From infrastructure upgrades to long-term sustainability, Parma is embracing change while navigating Italy’s unique challenges.
@1913parmacalcio.bsky.social
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The cost of Premier League survival is skyrocketing.
💠 Median wage bill for bottom-half clubs: £64M (2014) → £142M (2023)
💠 Promoted teams spent £175M last season, yet all 3 were relegated.
💠 Clubs are chasing EPL riches but losing profitability. Is it worth it?
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💠 Median wage bill for bottom-half clubs: £64M (2014) → £142M (2023)
💠 Promoted teams spent £175M last season, yet all 3 were relegated.
💠 Clubs are chasing EPL riches but losing profitability. Is it worth it?
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The price of staying up: How Premier League survival is costing clubs their profits | Off The Pitch
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January 6, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The cost of Premier League survival is skyrocketing.
💠 Median wage bill for bottom-half clubs: £64M (2014) → £142M (2023)
💠 Promoted teams spent £175M last season, yet all 3 were relegated.
💠 Clubs are chasing EPL riches but losing profitability. Is it worth it?
offthepitch.com/a/price-stay...
💠 Median wage bill for bottom-half clubs: £64M (2014) → £142M (2023)
💠 Promoted teams spent £175M last season, yet all 3 were relegated.
💠 Clubs are chasing EPL riches but losing profitability. Is it worth it?
offthepitch.com/a/price-stay...