United, Inc: Financial Fair Play On and Off the Pitch

No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast

Studio 1878

Soccer, Manchester United, Premier League, Sports

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 3 July 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

#886 | Ed and Jamie tackle the latest football finance news, addressing Barcelona's significant debt refinancing tied to their stadium renovation and its implications for United’s stadium development and bond refinancing. They also look at Aston Villa's financial struggles with Premier League and UEFA financial regulations, examining potential solutions like selling their women's team and (maybe) Ollie Watkins. Finally, they analyse Chelsea's heavy spending on players and the intricate financial strategies behind it, including multi-club ownership and long-term contracts. The episode also touches on broader themes like the Premier League's future media rights market, broadcasting revenue, and the pressures on clubs to remain financially viable amid widening competition. 00:00 Introduction02:49 Barcelona's Debt Refinancing and it's Impact on United16:39 Aston Villa's Financial Challenges30:54 The Impact of TV Deals on Football Finances37:47 Chelsea's Aggressive Player Acquisition Strategy48:17 Challenges in Football's Growth and Fan Engagement52:04 The Future of Football52:54 Final Thoughts If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are AD-FREE. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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