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03.10.2022 - (Economic Daily, Martin Rendek) Even record revenues of 431 million euros were not enough to ensure that the famous Italian football giant Inter Milan would finish the last fiscal year in the black. In recent years, one of Italy’s most successful f...

06.09.2022 - (Economic Daily, Martin Rendek) During the summer transfer window, English Premier League teams spent the most on new players. In contrast, the Bundesliga once again demonstrated its traditionally more conservative approach. Harsh and unexpected ec...

17.07.2022 - (Pravda, Michal Zeman) (...) In the early 1990s, becoming a licensed agent was no easy task. FIFA only granted licenses to those who could pay a deposit of 200,000 Swiss francs and pass a demanding exam.  (...) Since 2015, national footbal...

29.06.2022 - (Sport, Mojmir Stasko) (...) The transfer was handled by the player's agent, Jozef Tokos. "What's interesting is that the club didn't want to sell him just six months after signing a contract. At first, they responded with a counteroffer mo...

17.06.2022 - (Economic Daily, Martin Rendek) The transfer market for top football players was thriving. Between 2012 and 2019, it more than tripled in size. Then came the global pandemic. According to data from the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES)...

26.05.2022 - (Economic Daily, Martin Rendek) Barcelona hopes record investment deal will ease financial crisis and keep stars They are one of the most iconic brands in football—and beyond. FC Barcelona, the legendary club whose jersey has been worn by countless...

25.05.2022 - (Pravda, Vladimir Travnicek) The most prestigious club football competition is reaching its climax. This Saturday, FC Liverpool and Real Madrid will face off for the Champions League trophy. But beyond the cup, tens of millions of euros are also ...

19.05.2022 - (Economic Daily, Martin Rendek) Although the purchase price is estimated at $200 million, Lionel Messi reportedly will not be buying a 35% stake in the American soccer club Inter Miami CF – at least for now. If they never met wearing the same jerse...

25.04.2022 - (Economic Daily, Martin Rendek) The global conglomerate City Football Group, managing assets worth roughly four billion euros, attempted to buy the Dutch club NAC Breda. However, Breda supporters strongly opposed the transaction. The group already ...

29.03.2022 - (Pravda, Vladimir Travnicek) Due to the coronavirus, football clubs had to play almost an entire season without spectators for the second time. Their matchday revenues made up less than one percent of their total income. Despite grim forecasts, t...