The Premier League's domestic TV deal (2025-29). That's £1.67B per year — up 22% from the previous deal. This is why the PL is the richest league in the world. Even the last-place team receives £100M+ in TV revenue.
Real Madrid's valuation (2025). The most valuable club in football. Man United: €5.1B. Barcelona: €5.0B. Liverpool: €4.7B. Man City: €4.5B. These aren't sports clubs anymore — they're media conglomerates.
Chelsea's wage bill in 2025-26. The highest in PL history. They've signed players to 7-8 year contracts to spread amortization costs. It's creative accounting — and it's why Financial Fair Play rules keep getting rewritten.
State-owned: Man City (Abu Dhabi), Newcastle (Saudi Arabia), PSG (Qatar). Private equity: AC Milan (RedBird), Chelsea (Clearlake). Traditional: Barcelona, Real Madrid (member-owned). American sports owners: Liverpool (FSG), Arsenal (Kroenke), Man United (INEOS/Ratcliffe). The common thread? Football is now a financial asset, not just a sport.