2024 in review - The best of Football Benchmark Newsletter
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Football Benchmark combines top-tier consulting experience with operational know-how in the global football industry.
The year 2024 has proven to be exceptionally dynamic for the football industry. In this special edition of the Football Benchmark Newsletter, we have curated a selection of our most impactful articles, offering a glimpse into the trends and challenges that defined 2024. These pieces not only capture the latest industry trends but also highlight our utmost commitment to support investors, governing bodies and operators to navigate the complexity of the football industry.
Investing in Football
Investing in football stood out as one of Football Benchmark’s key focus areas in 2024. Throughout the year, we explored the forces shaping the investment landscape, from the growing influence of institutional investors and foreign ownership to the rise of celebrity investors.
Financial Landscape in Football
Football’s financial dynamics continued to evolve in 2024. Our analyses examined these developments, focusing on the broader financial health of the industry and club-specific challenges. Our Money Talks series provided insights into the finances of some of Europe’s most prominent clubs and their defining eras, offering a deeper understanding of the connection between sporting and financial performance.
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Youth Football
This year, we introduced the fourth pillar of the Football Benchmark Intelligence data and analytics platform, focusing on Youth Football. In addition, we examined the growing significance of youth football, from the rising value of young players to the business of football academies and the transition from youth teams to first-team football.
Workload in Football
The increasing demands on players and clubs made workload management a pressing issue in 2024. We dedicated several analyses to understanding its far-reaching impact on the game, highlighting both the challenges and potential solutions.
Looking ahead to 2025
As we look ahead to 2025, we anticipate an exciting year of continued growth and innovation. They year will being with the second edition of our exclusive football finance course, developed in partnership with Birkbeck University of London, and led by industry experts. Given the limited number of places available, we encourage those interested to enroll promptly here:
In addition, the 9th edition of the European Champions Report and the landmark 10th edition of our European Elite - Football Club’s Valuation Report will be also released in 2025. More exciting plans are in the works — stay tuned for what’s to come.
We extend our warmest wishes for a joyful festive season and a successful and prosperous new year to all our clients, partners, and followers.
Great read! These articles offer some really valuable insights into the changes and challenges in football this year. Looking forward to more interesting updates in the future!
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