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Momentum is growing for tougher financial regulation as transfer fees and wages for star players rocket
Deal makes fund the latest American investor to buy into English Premier League
The FT investigates the mystery owners behind gambling brands that sponsor top flight football clubs
English Premier League pays out £2.36bn in fees this summer
Private prosecutions among tactics being taken by world’s richest football competition
Sale will be important test of broadcast spending appetite as sector prioritises cost-cutting
English top flight discusses divestment process if individuals are barred as directors
Female tournaments are generating record interest but the sport is still overwhelmingly run by men
The first tender for broadcast rights in six years will test demand as costs for UK consumers have continued to soar
The two football teams, both small spenders, will compete for the last promotion spot
Sponsorship agreement would be scrutinised by the Premier League under new rules
Abu Dhabi-owned side on track for historic treble if they win FA Cup and Champions League
Former head of Arsenal and AC Milan says English league’s financial clout is creating imbalances in European game
Despite a new clampdown on sponsorship the betting industry remains entrenched in every level of the game
Premier League club’s American owners seek higher offers in final round of process
Clubs will be permitted to make fresh deals until ban kicks in at end of 2025-26 season
Club narrows its losses but auditors flag reliance on main shareholder Moshiri in the face of new stadium costs
Criteria for disqualification expanded to include issues such as fraud and tax evasion
Richard Masters seeks visa rules shake-up to make it easier for English clubs to sign young overseas players
Policymakers will need to take the cultural significance of clubs seriously when considering ownership changes
UK sports minister hails greater scrutiny of finances and prevention of poor governance
Independent body will have wide range of powers with focus on financial sustainability
Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes rival offer for Premier League club
Plus, English Rugby’s crisis darkens as Leicester Tigers raise funds to avoid administration, China’s anti-corruption agency targets football, and more
English football has become a Wild West of light touch regulation for foreign owners
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