Club that once dominated England’s transfer market opts to rely on current, strong squad
World’s richest football division faces legal battle with Man City, trial of new financial rules and new independent regulator
Nassef Sawiris lambasts opaque penalties faced by clubs for breaches and says system cements status quo
Top-tier football clubs divided on what to do about financial regulations they say are not working
Guardiola’s squad, assembled using Abu Dhabi’s vast riches, clinches hard fought campaign
Series of failed attempts at opening £365mn venue amid cancellations, confusion, safety concerns and resignations
Patrick Stewart and Cliff Baty leaving ‘by mutual consent’ prior to arrival of Omar Berrada from rivals Manchester City
Plus, Carlyle co-founder gets into baseball, football’s transfer market tanks
Omar Berrada faces the daunting task of restoring the 20-times English champions to its former glory
Also in this week’s newsletter, the Detroit Lions roar back and Real Madrid top football rich list
Retailer claims club shirt sponsorship for Asahi’s Super Dry beer brand infringes trademark rights
Also in this week’s newsletter, Jon Rahm defects to LIV, disappointment for John Textor and Arctos buy PSG stake
The superstar effect of being a famous footballer has the edge over investment banking
Selling players at a profit helps offset the club’s huge wage bill
Europe’s top football clubs can turn a profit if they put their minds to it
Club looking for ways to broaden audience and boost growth by providing more media content
Middle Eastern money will keep shaping the game after Manchester City’s Champions League win
Manager Pep Guardiola’s team takes third trophy of the season with Champions League victory in Istanbul
Abu Dhabi-owned side on track for historic treble if they win FA Cup and Champions League
Data suggest that fans and officials are right to be asking whether money is warping sporting achievement
Industry observers warn a final outcome is not imminent
Top tier of English football says champions flouted rules numerous times over many years
Investors attracted to running a network of teams must win over fans and sporting regulators
Chinese investor in club slashes stake to almost zero
Renowned tech investor has turned its sights on sport and is now second-largest shareholder in City Football Group
