FIFA’s plan to sell a stake in its commercial operations to outside investors is thankfully dead in the water, but what was behind this proposal? What would have been the implications for the beautiful game if Infantino had got his way? This is explored in today’s FREE ARTICLE.

Fantastic gig by The Wombats at a very hot X-tra in Zürich tonight 🔥

Huge amount going on at Oxford United, featuring promotion to the Championship for first time in 25 years, followed by relegation to League One, uncertainty around the stadium, numerous changes off the pitch and a transfer embargo, so here's a review of their finances #oufc

It's a truism that nearly all football clubs lose money, but there are a few exceptions to the rule, not least Bayern Munich, who have been profitable for an incredible 33 years in a row. Here's a review of how they've done it #FCBayern

Absolutely blinding gig by Two Door Cinema Club at X-tra in Zürich tonight 🔥

I don’t think I can begin to get across how much this amazing man means to me, or how, in the space a of a few short months he seemed to transform the world, because, as far as I was concerned, he did. (short 🧵 following if I can compose myself)

Rumours abound that Newcastle United’s captain, Bruno Guimarães, will be the next big name player to leave St James’ Park. Financial regulations have been blamed, which has puzzled many fans after the big money sales of Isak, Gordon and Tonali, but is that really the case? #NUFC

As Stoke City continue to buy new players this summer, a look at the club's finances, exploring their challenges and opportunities, largely based on the latest available accounts from 2024/25 #SCFC

One of the problems when reviewing a football club’s finances is that accounts are generally only published nine months after the season has ended, so are invariably out-of-date. Therefore, for many years I have produced my own forecasts for the current state of play.

Following yesterday's announcement, UEFA have fined English clubs €158m in last two years for breaches of Football Earnings and Squad Cost rules (unconditional €59m + conditional €99m): Chelsea €94m, Aston Villa €48.5m, Newcastle United €13m and Nottingham Forest €2.5m.

Great gig by Linkin Park at the Letzigrund, despite a torrential rainstorm mid show. Obviously can’t be the same without Chester, but Emily is really good 🔥

As Ipswich Town prepare for their return to the Premier League, a look at the club's finances, based on the 2024/25 accounts, when they were last in the top flight. These are a year out-of-date, but they do provide a useful indication of the challenges they will be facing #ITFC

Magnificent gig from Garbage at Volkshaus tonight 🔥

Excellent evening at Reflection Magazine’s Summer Showcase for young Swiss talent, including the fabulous Mimi Greene, Arpia Dilurio and idathehoney even though the venue was hotter than Hades 🔥

After a Premier League Independent Commission awarded Burnley £35m compensation related to Everton's breach of PSR, it's a good time to take a look at Burnley's finances - and why the money is so important to the Clarets.

After Marco Silva's departure to join Benfica, a look at Fulham's finances, largely based on the latest available accounts from 2024/25, when they finished 11th in the Premier League, a feat they repeated last season #FFC

After another change in manager with Tony Mowbray returning to Ewood Park, here's a review of Blackburn Rovers' finances, largely based on the latest available accounts from the 2024/25 season.

Absolutely magnificent gig from The XX in the courtyard at Zurich’s Landesmuseum tonight. So good to have them back 👍

As the fallout from "Spygate" continues, a review of Southampton's finances, based on the latest available accounts from 2024/25, which highlights the significant differences between the Championship and the Premier League #SaintsFC

A review of Sunderland's finances after a very impressive first season back in the Premier League, when they finished 7th and qualified for the Europa League. Figures largely from the promotion-winning season in 2024/25, but also some thoughts on earnings since then #SAFC

Talking about Crystal Palace, here's a financial comparison with Rayo Vallecano, their opponents in Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final. On paper, it looks like a mismatch, but it's a funny old game #CPFC

As Crystal Palace prepare for this week's UEFA Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano, here's a review of how the club's finances have developed, largely based on the latest available accounts from the 2024/25 season #CPFC

As Crystal Palace prepare for this week's UEFA Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano, here's a review of how the club's finances have developed, largely based on the latest available accounts from the 2024/25 season #CPFC

Although Wrexham narrowly missed out on a Championship play-off place, their rise has been staggering since Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac (formerly McElhenney) arrived at the club. Here's a look at how the club's finances have dramatically changed in recent years #WxmAFC

Fabulous gig from the sensational Olivia Dean at a packed Hallenstadion in Zürich this evening 🔥

Granit 🇨🇭❤️

Great gig and champions! To misquote the Boomtown Rats, I do like Tuesdays 💪

Absolutely brilliant gig from Pacifica at Bogen F in Zürich tonight. All the way from 🇦🇷

Aston Villa have confirmed their qualification for the Champions League and will contest the Europa League final this week, so it's a good time to look at how the club's finances have progressed in recent years, largely based on the most recently available 2024/25 accounts #AVFC

A review of Watford's finances for 2024/25, when they had to cope with the loss of parachute payments. The new financial reality did not help performance on the pitch, as they finished 14th, followed by 16th this season.