PSG REVENUE SOARS TO RECORD LEVELS AFTER EUROPEAN SUCCESS
PSG reports record €806m revenue after Champions League win, ranking 3rd in global football finances. The Qatari-owned club also revealed a major drop in its wage bill post-Mbappé, Neymar & Messi.
PSG finally got their hands on the Champions League title in 2025 - AFP via Getty Images
The Champions League title was won for the first time in 2024–25, which Qatar-owned PSG referred to as "a historic season on both sports and economic fronts" in a statement presenting their yearly financial results.
The club, which was acquired by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) in 2011, reported that matchday revenue, which includes ticket sales and hospitality, reached 175 million euros, while commercial revenue alone reached 367 million euros.
Compared to the previous season, when Real Madrid became the first club to earn one billion euros in a single season, the total turnover was marginally higher at 806 million euros.
In the Deloitte Football Money League, which ranks clubs' financial strength, PSG came in third place for the 2023–2024 season, behind only Manchester City and Real Madrid, whose income at that time was 837.8 million euros.
PSG added that turnover in 2011—just before the Qatari takeover—was 99 million euros. "This performance shows the maturity of the project since the arrival of its main shareholder QSI, and confirms the solidity of the club's economic model, now among the most successful in the world," the club said.
Expanding the brand
"Paris Saint-Germain's valuation and investor interest have grown exponentially since QSI's first acquisition in 2011, indicating the club's transition into one of the most valuable and important sports brands in the world."
Following the exits of superstars Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and Lionel Messi in 2023 and 2024, the amount spent on player salaries has also drastically fallen. According to PSG, the percentage of turnover spent on wages has decreased from 111 per cent to less than 65 per cent.
However, the financial environment of French football and the small size of their stadium seem to hinder PSG's ability to expand further.
The French champions' run to the Club World Cup final and Champions League victory brought them enormous prize money, but after their local TV agreement fell through, Ligue 1's broadcasting revenue has decreased.
The team is looking for measures to boost matchday revenue, like as moving from their historic home at Parc des Princes, which can hold 48,000 people.
Larger stadiums are used for games between major continental rivals like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Arsenal. Barcelona will soon return to their Camp Nou home, where capacity will be 105,000 when renovations are completed.
"We can play at a smaller venue and yet compete with the biggest clubs in Europe. To continue expanding, we must innovate," PSG stated.
In order to relocate to a larger location far out in the Paris suburbs, they are currently thinking about abandoning their municipally owned home. Two locations are being considered: one in Massy, which is to the south, and another in Poissy, which is to the northwest, where the club recently constructed a new training facility.
DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE
Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.
El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images
Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.
The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.
The disciplinary committee of the RFEF
"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."
Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.
Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.
No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.
ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.
Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)
According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.
Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.
Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.
Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.