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Championship Spending Reaches Record Highs With Further Growth Expected as Playoffs Expand

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026grace

The combined wage bill of Championship clubs reached an unprecedented £903m in 2024-25, according to Deloitte’s newest Annual Review of Football Finance. Teams continue to spend vast amounts on players as they chase promotion to the Premier League. With more playoff places available this season, owners may be increasingly tempted to take greater financial risks […]

FIFA’s Growth Plan Unveiled: More Tournaments, Greater Debt, but Women’s Football Left Out

July 30, 2026July 31, 2026grace

The proposal presented to members regarding the sale of the World Cup’s commercial rights says future financial expansion would rely on organizing additional competitions, increasing ticket prices and using debt-based funding. A 25-page presentation called “Fifa Forward Enterprise Member Materials” outlines plans to establish a separate company responsible for Fifa’s commercial activities. Under the proposal, […]