Private credit funds target English football clubs with player-backed loans
Lenders plan to take security over receivables from future player sales in novel ‘squad-value financing’ deals
Finance
ft.com
15.10.2026
Manchester City, Abu Dhabi and the future of football
The sport is still shaped by the club’s acquisition in 2008
Finance
ft.com
09.10.2026
Sports brand On signs Kylian Mbappé from Nike to lead new football push
Swiss group targets long-term partnership with French star, similar to relationship with tennis great Roger Federer
Finance
ft.com
18.09.2026
Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football
Superstar says he planned move two days after Argentina’s loss to Spain in July World Cup final
Finance
ft.com
31.08.2026