The Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) are supposed to stop clubs from overspending. Each club can lose only £105 million over three years (with some exceptions for stadiums, academies, and women’s football). But this season has shown how smart accounting and creative deals let some of the biggest clubs avoid punishment. This article looks at how clubs… Read More Premier League PSR Loopholes Explained
Owning a football club sounds glamorous, packed stadiums, global fanbases, and star players. But behind the scenes, most football clubs lose money every season. Financial Fair Play (FFP) and the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) have changed how clubs spend and survive. This is not just about the sport, it is also about… Read More Why Football Clubs Struggle To Make A Profit
Around the world, thousands of football academies promise young players a future in professional football. They use phrases like “Train like a pro”, “European exposure”, “Guaranteed trials”, and “Get scouted by top clubs” to attract players, and more importantly, their money. But the hard truth? Football Dreams Sold Like Products. Many of these academies are built more on marketing than… Read More Why Football Academies are a Big Scam
If you’ve noticed that your favourite sport introduces new rules almost every year, you’re not alone. From FIFA tweaking the offside rule, to Formula 1 banning new aerodynamic tricks, to cricket debating switch-hits, the pattern is clear: Rules are always chasing innovation. But what does this constant change really say about the sport and its governing bodies? The… Read More Why Do Sports Federations Keep Changing Rules Every Season?
When Ronaldinho said, “I learned all about life with a ball at my feet,” he spoke about passion as a teacher. That statement is true beyond football, it applies to life and careers too. When you work in a field you love, your understanding of complex ideas becomes easier. Concepts like business, economics, science, arts, philosophy, and… Read More Career in Sports Management
Florentino Pérez is widely seen today as the most powerful executive in the football world. His personality, strategy, and approach have reshaped football business. In simple words: when Pérez calls, players and agents say yes. This article explores his personality, transfer strategy, branding approach and more, with real case studies like the Luis Figo saga, turning Real Madrid into a… Read More Why Florentino Pérez Is the Most Powerful Executive in Football
Global revenue for women’s professional football is forecast at around US $820 million in 2025, up ~35 % from 2024. In 2023, FIFA’s Women’s World Cup generated over $570 million, enough to break even, but it was still just ~9 % of the $6.1 billion men’s World Cup revenue. Sponsorship revenue for the 2023 women’s tournament was about $308 million, versus $1.7 billion for the men’s edition. Domestic leagues lag further behind.… Read More How Changing the Format Can Transform Women’s Football
Football is the world’s most loved sport, but surprisingly, many football clubs, even the biggest ones are not profitable. Despite having millions of fans, big TV deals, and global sponsorships, many top clubs continue to report losses. So why most football clubs are not profitable? High spending and low profits Football clubs spend huge amounts… Read More Why Most Football Clubs are Not Profitable?
The Scouting Quest 