Club Business & Governance — page 6 of 7
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Official: Clearlake Capital Takes Full Control of Chelsea as Boehly and Walter Exit
Chelsea Football Club confirms Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their stakes, handing Clearlake Capital full ownership control in a deal valuing the club at £5 billion.
17 Sept 20263 min read
FIFPRO Demands FIFA Governance Reform: Europe's Player Value Central to Global Game
FIFPRO calls for independent review of FIFA executive decision-making, highlighting that European-based players accounted for 94% of total player value at the 2026 World Cup.
16 Sept 20264 min read
Cristiano Ronaldo and AC Milan Owner in Talks to Buy Al Nassr in $500m Consortium Deal
Cristiano Ronaldo and AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale are leading a five-investor consortium preparing a $500m bid to acquire Al Nassr from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
16 Sept 20263 min read
Deloitte: Relegated Premier League Clubs' Transfer Receipts Surge 123% in 2025/26
Transfer receipts from sales by relegated Premier League clubs soared 123% to £225m, while Premier League spending dominated Europe with 51% of total big-five league spend, according to Deloitte Sports Business Group.
15 Sept 20262 min read
Turkish Airlines Secures £300 Million Liverpool Shirt Sponsorship Deal
Turkish Airlines will become Liverpools new front-of-shirt sponsor from 2027/28 in a £300m five-year deal, the most lucrative pure shirt sponsorship in Premier League history.
15 Sept 20262 min read
Lionel Messi Agrees Deal to Buy Spanish Second-Division Club CD Eldense
Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to acquire 100% ownership of CD Eldense, marking his second Spanish football club investment and a significant expansion of his post-playing business portfolio.
14 Sept 20263 min read
Crystal Palace Secure HSBC Sports Ground in Beckenham for Major Training Expansion
Crystal Palace FC have officially agreed to purchase the 27-acre HSBC Sports Ground in Beckenham, paving the way for a major expansion of their training and academy infrastructure.
14 Sept 20263 min read
Betting Boom Is Reshaping the Fan Experience; The Regulators Are Watching
Betting is now part of the matchday itself. Clubs sign 'official betting partner' deals that go beyond advertising, embedding live odds widgets in club apps and co-branding tips content. Regulators are watching as the industry's reach grows.
13 Sept 20265 min read
Fox Sports Host Colin Cowherd Acquires Minority Stake in Ipswich Town F.C.
Fox Sports radio and TV host Colin Cowherd has purchased a minority stake in newly-promoted Premier League club Ipswich Town F.C., joining a growing list of celebrity investors in English football.
13 Sept 20262 min read
Clearlake Capital Nears £5bn Chelsea Buyout: Boehly and Walter Set to Exit
Chelsea's ownership structure faces major reshuffle as Clearlake Capital moves to acquire Todd Boehly and Mark Walter's stakes, valuing the club at £5 billion — double the 2022 purchase price.
12 Sept 20263 min read
New ODSE Rules Reshape Football Club Ownership and Governance in 2026
The Independent Football Regulator introduces new ODSE rules under the Football Governance Act, reshaping ownership and senior management requirements for English football clubs from 2026.
12 Sept 20263 min read
Premier League Clubs Smash Transfer Records as Financial Landscape Evolves
Premier League clubs spent a record £3.0bn in the 2025 summer transfer window, while relegated clubs generated unprecedented transfer receipts.
12 Sept 20262 min read