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FootBiz newsletter #66: Wembley's deference to Saudi chief, Apple's MLS numbers halve and more

Mar 20, 2025

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14 min read

FootBiz newsletter #66: Wembley's deference to Saudi chief, Apple's MLS numbers halve and more

PLUS: A Premier League sporting director heads to Saudi, Brentford mulling offers for stake

Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes

Finance

Do a deal or double down? How Newcastle United's cup win may change their thinking
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Mar 19, 2025

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8 min read

Do a deal or double down? How Newcastle United's cup win may change their thinking

The allure of a trophy win and the promise of tomorrow

Rob Draper
Rob Draper

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FootBiz newsletter #65: 3pm blackout criticism, San Siro future and how Man United will fund new stadium

Mar 18, 2025

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17 min read

FootBiz newsletter #65: 3pm blackout criticism, San Siro future and how Man United will fund new stadium

PLUS: Textor's attempts to buy Casa Pia, Barca refinancing and what is Foster Gillett up to?

Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes

Finance

From Vegas to Bournemouth, Bill Foley has the Cherries among the high rollers
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Mar 14, 2025

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8 min read

From Vegas to Bournemouth, Bill Foley has the Cherries among the high rollers

The West Point graduate and wine enthusiast has helped the Boscombe club kick on to unimaginable heights

Rob Draper
Rob Draper

Finance

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FootBiz newsletter #64: Behind Sir Jim's PR push and Ronaldo's election U-turn

Mar 13, 2025

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17 min read

FootBiz newsletter #64: Behind Sir Jim's PR push and Ronaldo's election U-turn

PLUS: Everton's owners bid for an NBA team, more United exits and another 777 club is sold

Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes

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FootBiz newsletter #63: New Manchester United stadium, independent regulator update and a 64-team World Cup?

Mar 11, 2025

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18 min read

FootBiz newsletter #63: New Manchester United stadium, independent regulator update and a 64-team World Cup?

PLUS: a big Sir Jim Ratcliffe interview and Gianni Infantino at the Oval Office

Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes

Legal

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Competition law and carve outs: How does the Premier League untie its Gordian knot?
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Mar 7, 2025

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7 min read

Competition law and carve outs: How does the Premier League untie its Gordian knot?

Either a collective bargaining agreement, carve out or full rules amnesty and reset could be needed to unpick football's legal spiral

Rob Draper
Rob Draper

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FootBiz newsletter #62: FIFA provides more details on $2bn Club World Cup

Mar 6, 2025

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16 min read

FootBiz newsletter #62: FIFA provides more details on $2bn Club World Cup

Non-participating clubs will share a $150m 'solidarity' fund but questions remain

Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes

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FootBiz newsletter #61: Global broadcast deals, Arsenal close on Edu replacement and Liverpool financials

Mar 4, 2025

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19 min read

FootBiz newsletter #61: Global broadcast deals, Arsenal close on Edu replacement and Liverpool financials

PLUS: We're up for an award! Yes, we're as surprised as you are

Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes

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FootBiz newsletter #60: Premier League chief won't speak on Man City case, Chelsea protests and Belgium's reshuffle

Feb 27, 2025

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16 min read

FootBiz newsletter #60: Premier League chief won't speak on Man City case, Chelsea protests and Belgium's reshuffle

Plus: is Cristiano Ronaldo teaming up with the Saudis to buy Valencia?

Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes

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FootBiz newsletter #59: Man United's cuts may not be over, yet more drama in Ligue 1 and why refereeing conspiracies must end

Feb 25, 2025

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18 min read

FootBiz newsletter #59: Man United's cuts may not be over, yet more drama in Ligue 1 and why refereeing conspiracies must end

Prosecutors want Napoli's owner to stand trial, plus M&A murmurs and loads more

Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes

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FootBiz newsletter #58: Man United and Arsenal financials plus questions for Nasser Al-Khelaifi

Feb 20, 2025

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15 min read

FootBiz newsletter #58: Man United and Arsenal financials plus questions for Nasser Al-Khelaifi

PSG won 10-0 on aggregate last night but an unflattering video of their club president heightens concerns over conflicts of interest with his multiple roles

Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes
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