Barca boss Bartomeu says Neymar is history, but not all the €222m will go on new players
August 8 – Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has broken his silence over the manner in which Neymar left the club for Paris St-Germain.
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Neymar unveiled at PSG with a desire to ‘write history’
By Andrew Warshaw
August 4 – Within hours of completing his world record move to Paris St Germain, Brazilian superstar Neymar insisted he did not leave Barcelona because he was in Lionel Messi’s shadow but that he wanted to “write history”.
Neymar transfer furore sparks FIFPro call for EC to stop rich owners distorting the market
August 4 – Amidst the wave of reaction emanating from Neymar’s blockbuster transfer from Barcelona to Paris, the international players’ union FIFPro has called on the European Commission to do something to stop the game rapidly being destabilised by the deep pockets of a select few clubs.
Neymar: the PSG move has nothing to do with the €222m, really, nothing to do with it
By Andrew Warshaw
August 4 – No more rumours, no more speculation. Just global disbelief. The protracted €222 million world record transfer of Brazil forward Neymar to Paris St Germain from Barcelona has finally been completed, with the Brazilian forward telling anyone who will listen that he needed a new challenge rather than the record-shattering move being just about the money.
Eisner skates in waving his magic wand and takes over at Portsmouth
August 4 – Former Walt Disney chief executive Michael Eisner has completed his £5.67 million takeover of Portsmouth via his Eisner’s Tornante Company.
US club owners go to CAS demanding end to closed MLS league system
By Andrew Warshaw
August 4 – The closed shop system in the United States which prevents promotion and relegation has long been a source of controversy, but usually only outside the country where traditional fans are bemused by a practise that differs totally from the rest of the world.
Spurs beware. Buy big and buy early or suffer the fate of Man Utd
August 3 – With Europe’s transfer deadline now less than 30 days away and the start of the Premier League season just eight days off, how much more activity can be expected in what has already been a financially explosive window?
Klopp adds voice to growing scepticism over history changing Neymar mega-deal
August 3 – As the football world awaits the official unveiling of Neymar’s world record €222 million move from Barcelona to Paris St Germain, reaction to the deal is coming in thick and fast led by Liverpool’s German manager Jurgen Klopp who has slammed the fee as flying in the face of UEFA’s attempt to cut down excessive spending.
Beckham edges closer to Miami MLS franchise after Chicago powwow with Garber
August 3 – After almost four years in the making, David Beckham’s dream of heading a new MLS team in Miami has moved a vital step closer to reality.
William Hill profits plummet. Ladbrokes gets close to the action with Sheffield United deal
By Paul Nicholson
August 3 – The battle for Britain’s punters is well and truly on. Bookmaker William Hill has promised a social media onslaught to win customers after first half profits fell 7% to £93.5 million on turnover of £837 million. Meanwhile, rival Ladbrokes was setting up for this weekend’s start of the Championship season, becoming Sheffield United’s Official Stadium Betting partner.
Neymar’s big money PSG entrance nears as deal set to close on his €222m Barca exit
August 2 – Despite concerns over financial fair play, Barcelona forward Neymar’s world record €222 million transfer to Paris St-Germain has moved to the brink of completion after he was formally given permission to move according to Spanish and French reports.
Stick or twist? Lander deadline to buy Saints expires leaving next move to Liebherr
By Paul Nicholson
August 1 – The acquisition of majority ownership of Premier League Southampton by Chinese construction business Lander Sports has hit a new roadblock, though it was probably always the same one.
PSG close in on €222m Neymar, but will FFP throttle the club a second time?
By Andrew Warshaw
July 31 – Despite concerns over how they would avoid falling foul of UEFA’s strict financial fair play rules, Paris Saint-Germain are expected to imminently announce they have agreed to buy Neymar from Barcelona for a world record €222 million.
Chelsea look to banks to secure £500m loan for stadium rebuild
July 28 – Chelsea have opened discussions with banks about loan finance to rebuild their Stamford Bridge stadium. The stadium is estimated to cost £500 million to rebuild, but like Tottenham Hotspur’s rebuild of White Hart Lane, that cost is expected to rise.
Balancing the books: Chinese Super League clubs says they have cleared debts
July 27 – Ten of the 13 Chinese Super League clubs threatened with being banned next season say they have cleared their debts.