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FOOTBALL BUSINESS / Oct 2026
Bayern Munich Have Found Another €250m. But There’s a Catch.
Bayern's members will still own 70% of the club after a reported €250m investment. They've made a habit of getting companies to…
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What happens beyond the ninety minutes? The money, people and decisions shaping football's future.
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Valencia CF: Why Is the Club Worth €1.25 Billion in 2026?
How did Valencia CF go from Champions League finals to relegation battles? Inside the club's decline, Peter Lim's ownership and €1.25bn valuation.
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WHO OWNS THE CLUB?Ownership & investment
WHERE'S THE MONEY?Finance & sustainability
WHO MAKES THE RULES?Governance & sports law
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FOUR AREAS OF COVERAGE01 / CLUB STRUCTURES
Ownership & Investment
Takeovers, investors, multi-club groups and who holds the power.
02 / THE NUMBERSFinance
Club accounts, spending, sustainability and financial pressure.
03 / OFF THE PITCHCommercial
Sponsorship, stadiums, brand strategy and the business of supporters.
04 / THE RULEBOOKSports Law
Regulation, governance, disputes and legal change in football.
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FOOTBALL BUSINESS / Oct 2026
Waterford’s Owners Put In €3.8m. So Where Did The Money Go?
Waterford’s accounts show nearly €4.2m in underlying losses across two seasons. So what does €3.8m of private investment actually buy you in…
FOOTBALL BUSINESS / Oct 2026
Why the League of Ireland Is Becoming a Selling League
Irish clubs are finally making serious money from young players. The next step is making sure a few big deals become something…
FOOTBALL BUSINESS / Sep 2026
If Bordeaux Cost €1, What Is the Buyer Actually Paying For?
Six French titles, a Champions League quarter-final and nearly €100 million of declared liabilities. Bordeaux are being sold for the price of…
FOOTBALL BUSINESS / Sep 2026
Sligo Rovers: Can Fan Ownership Still Compete?
The Bit O’Red have the history, the support and the structure. What they may not have is the same access to capital…
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Football is more than tactics and results. Clubs are businesses, communities and institutions, and the decisions made in boardrooms can shape what happens on the pitch for years. Touchline follows the people, contracts, finances and competing interests behind those decisions.