Annual Review of Football FinanceEuropean football market grows by €1 billion in 2007 |
Welcome to the 17th edition of the Deloitte Annual Review of Football Finance, in which we analyse and comment on recent financial developments in the world’s most popular sport. In this edition we profile recent changes and analyse the current situation in some detail, while providing insight into future trends.
Football has continued its outstanding commercial and financial growth in recent years, and it is worth noting how far the sport has come. Ten years ago when we reviewed the 1996/97 season the collective revenue of the 20 Premier League clubs was £464m – by 2006/07 revenue was over three times this level, while the combined revenue of the Football League clubs was a shade under £500m. Since its formation the Premier League has grown tremendously, with the profile of the league reaching unprecedented levels and relentlessly driving the clubs’ revenues upwards. The clubs have been able to simultaneously develop state of the art stadia and other facilities, while attracting some of the world’s greatest players in the prime of their careers, appealing to a new and increased fanbase and completing a virtuous circle of growth. It remains a privilege to continue to be involved with the football business and chronicle its ongoing success.
Annual Review of Football Finance - Highlights
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