Money and soccer

By Stefan Szymanski

Subjects: Sports, economic aspects, Professional sports, Soccer, Economic aspects, Soccer teams

Description: The most recent winners of the UEFA Champions League are the richest club in the world; the richest club in Germany; the billionaire oligarch-owned English club; the second richest club in the world, twice; and the richest club in England. Meanwhile, more than half of all clubs lose money. With startling clarity, Stefan Szymanski reveals how money decides the destiny of your soccer club.