SwissRamble

There are almost certainly bonuses already built into existing sponsorships, while a win would make AFC a more attractive prospect for future deals. Also helps in recruitment of new players. OTOH would lead to higher bonus payments.

Yes, this is Arsenal Broadband Ltd, where Arsenal and KSE both own 50%. Smallish £1.7m loss last season. Don't really know why it loses money.

Due to the equitable distribution on TV money in the Premier League, not much difference there. Could earn up to €149m if win the Champions League, but already got €117m last season for reaching the semi-finals.

Arsenal Finances 2024/25 Houses In Motion

Much more detail in today's blog, including impact of Champions League money, commercial growth, high match day income, massive rise in other operating expenses, high transfer spend, debt, owner funding, PSR and comparisons with other clubs #AFC

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Arsenal continued to heavily invest in their squad, leading to a £19m (6%) increase in wages from £328m to £347m, another club record. Now 4th highest in the Premier League, around the same level as Chelsea, but still a fair way behind Liverpool and Manchester City #AFC

Arsenal’s revenue growth in the last three years has been very impressive, as income has surged by a massive £321m (87%) from £369m to £690m, easily a new club record, with highs in all three revenue streams #AFC

Arsenal have now lost money seven years in a row, though losses have reduced following the return to the Champions League. In fact, last season’s loss was the club’s best result since 2017/18 #AFC

Arsenal’s pre-tax loss significantly reduced, falling from £18m to just £1m, so they effectively broke-even. Revenue shot up £76m (13%) from £614m to £690m, while profit from player sales increased from £51m to £81m, partly offset by higher operating expenses #AFC

Review of Arsenal's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they once again finished second in the Premier League and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League #AFC

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To quote Talking Heads, “And It Was” 😉

Isn’t it just 👊

Absolutely brilliant gig from David Byrne at The Hall in Zürich this evening. Great mix of Talking Heads songs and his solo work 🔥

QPR Finances 2024/25 Bigger Than Us

Much more in today's blog, including EFL TV rights, sponsorships, wages, player trading, infrastructure investment, debt, owner funding, PSR status and comparisons against other Championship clubs #QPR

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QPR spent £10m on player purchases, while their £7.5m net spend was the highest for a decade. This was a lot, given that their gross spend in the last eight years combined only added up to £14m #QPR

Although the size of QPR's loss has significantly reduced from past excesses, e.g. £65m in 2012/13, they have still lost £79m in the last four seasons, averaging around £20m #QPR

QPR’s pre-tax loss widened from £13.5m to £20.3m, despite revenue rising £2.1m (8%) from £25.9m to £28.0m, as there was a steep increase in operating expenses, which rose £7.7m (19%) from £41.1m to £48.8m #QPR

Review of QPR's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they finished 15th in the Championship #QPR

Enormous crowd at The Hall in Zürich for a sensational gig by sombr 🔥

And a magnificent set from the support act, the brilliant Allie X 😎

Great gig by Magdalena Bay at Volkshaus in Zürich tonight. Psychedelic, man 🔥

AS Roma Finances 2024/25 Time For Heroes

Much more detail in today's Roma blog, including revenue, player sales, transfer spend, debt, owner funding, new stadium, PSR situation and comparisons with other Italian clubs #ASRoma

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However, Roma have been hit hard financially by their failure to qualify for the lucrative Champions League in the last six seasons, even though they won the Conference League and reached the final of the Europa League in this period.

Roma have been operating under a settlement agreement with UEFA for FFP breaches, where they have had to meet annual financial targets, so slashed their wage bill last season from €202m to €153m, the lowest for eight years.

Roma’s pre-tax loss significantly reduced by €27m from €76m to €49m, which is the third year in a row that the bottom line has improved, but still represents a sizeable deficit. The club has now lost €627m since the arrival of the Friedkins as owners.

Review of AS Roma's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they finished fifth in Serie A, though they once again missed out on qualification for the Champions League. Also reached the last 16 of the Europa League and quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia #ASRoma

I've seen The Libertines a couple of times in Zurich and they were brilliant on both occasions. Tonight was a real mixed bag (Libertines, Babyshambles, couple of Smiths covers, etc), but fabulous.

Fantastic gig from Pete Doherty at Kaufleuten in Zürich tonight 👊

Great Valentine’s Day gig with The Last Dinner Party at The Hall in Zürich ❤️

Mainly low profit from player sales.