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Matt Hughes
133 articles
Dec 19, 2024 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #32: is the Unify League even supposed to work?
The rebranded and reworked Super League still has more questions than answers
Matt Hughes
Dec 17, 2024 · media
FootBiz newsletter #31: the texts that sent John Textor and Nasser al-Khelaifi's spat nuclear, plus drama in Mexico
Maybe it's the time of year but what a spicy week in the business of football
Matt Hughes
Dec 12, 2024 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #30: FIFA fallout, an INEOS deep dive and more
PLUS: Why did CONMEBOL get taken out of the World Cup rotation in exchange for just three games
Matt Hughes
Dec 10, 2024 · data
FootBiz newsletter #29: why Dan Ashworth left Manchester United, plus Nike, Man City and more
A big move by the Old Trafford club analysed and dissected
Matt Hughes
Dec 9, 2024 · politics · Premium
This week's World Cup 'vote' is short on details and democracy
As FIFA prepares for hosts to be announced by applauding acclamation, dissenters appear to have given up
Matt Hughes
Dec 5, 2024 · media
FootBiz newsletter #28: DAZN's Club World Cup deal, Bundesliga TV rights and Premier League lobbying
A bit of a Club World Cup special on the morning of the expanded tournament's draw
Matt Hughes
Dec 3, 2024 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #27: why the 3pm blackout is going away (eventually)
PLUS: a $1.3bn investment from Apollo, the death of FA Cup replays and more
Matt Hughes
Nov 28, 2024 · media
FootBiz newsletter #26: Real Madrid prepare to welcome private investment
PLUS: a big media case in the US, M&A murmurs, Premier League legal news and States of Play
Matt Hughes
Nov 26, 2024 · media
FootBiz newsletter #26: changes at the Premier League, plus Real Madrid's Apple talks
PLUS: news on Ronaldo, FIFA's disciplinary cases, private equity and more
Matt Hughes
Nov 22, 2024 · politics · Premium
Analysis: The Premier League defeats Manchester City in APT vote
Only Aston Villa, Newcastle and Nottm Forest sided with City on the amendments
Matt Hughes
Nov 21, 2024 · media
FootBiz newsletter #25: PL meeting primer, Michelle Kang & who is broadcasting the Club World Cup?
How many 'watershed moments' is too many for a league? Asking for a friend
Matt Hughes
Nov 19, 2024 · finance
FootBiz newsletter #24: Why Barcelona and Lyon both need to find €100m... quickly
PLUS: England hope to play friendlies in the USA, APT rules set for vote and more
Matt Hughes
Nov 14, 2024 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #23: Who's suing who, FIFA reform and EFL takeovers
The international break has not stopped the spigot of news
Matt Hughes
Nov 12, 2024 · finance
FootBiz newsletter #22: APT vote on a knife-edge plus governance bill and Club World Cup latest
Next week's vote is in the balance but don't expect a rush of inflated sponsorship deals to be rammed through
Matt Hughes
Nov 7, 2024 · finance
FootBiz newsletter #21: Arsenal's inner workings, a key Premier League vote and a wild tale from Mexico
Come for the latest on several big Premier League stories, stay for a wild tale from Liga MX
Matt Hughes
Nov 5, 2024 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #20: Arsenal seek Edu replacement, La Liga under fire and a new way to invest in sports
PLUS: The British government's interest in the Man City 115 charges hearing, rare positive news in sports media and some M&A murmurs
Matt Hughes
Oct 31, 2024 · finance
FootBiz newsletter #19: Amorim, FIFA, PIF, Eagle Football, WSL and a bribery investigation
There is a lot going on in the world of football this week, so we tried to cover everything you might have missed (plus a little more Man United)
Matt Hughes
Oct 29, 2024 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #18: Inside the sacking of Erik Ten Hag and the pursuit of Ruben Amorim
Something of a Manchester United special this morning, as the Premier League's richest club begins to plot a new course
Matt Hughes
Oct 24, 2024 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #17: Big EFL win in governance bill, ECA threat and PL meeting update
The much talked-about Football Governance Bill will be introduced in parliament today
Matt Hughes
Oct 22, 2024 · finance
FootBiz newsletter #16: EFL, Barcelona, games being moved abroad and Brighton's loan repayments
PLUS: Inter Miami gifted Club World Cup spot and are Arsenal expanding the Emirates?
Matt Hughes
Oct 16, 2024 · Premium
Interview: Dan Ashworth reveals the process of hiring an England manager
How important is nationality? Well, that depends on who you ask (and the thoughts of the FA Board)
Matt Hughes
Oct 11, 2024 · legal · Premium
How Man City's attack on the Premier League could affect crucial voting blocs
An inflammatory letter sent to other clubs this week might have had a counter-productive effect for a club that did, previously, count on some support from its peers
Matt Hughes
Oct 10, 2024 · finance
FootBiz newsletter #13: Klopp, INEOS and Man City's new sporting director?
Plus, a bumper edition of M&A murmurs
Matt Hughes
Oct 3, 2024
FootBiz newsletter #11: Juve, Barca accounts, Newcastle stadium and a consequential legal ruling
PLUS: why Ten Hag could survive and the politics that shape the Premier League
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