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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 Revenue Soars To Record Levels After European Success
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.

HOW MATVEI SAFONOV SAVED TWO PENALTIES WITH A BROKEN HAND WITHOUT FEELING PAIN

Matvei Safonov saved two penalties with a broken hand to help PSG win the Intercontinental Cup. Get the full medical update here.

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How Matvei Safonov Saved Two Penalties With A Broken Hand Without Feeling Pain

On Wednesday in Qatar, during the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, PSG's Matvey Safonov saved Flamengo’s Leo Pereira’s penalty in the shootout. (Reuters)

PSG coach Luis Enrique mentioned yesterday that Matvei Safonov may have saved two penalties with a broken hand, which helped Paris Saint-Germain win the Intercontinental Cup.

The Russian goalie blocked four penalty kicks during the shootout in Qatar on Wednesday. PSG barely beat Flamengo to win the trophy.

Luis Enrique said, “The player doesn’t even know how he did it.

“We believe it happened on the third penalty kick. He moved strangely and fractured his hand. He saved the last two shots despite the fracture. The adrenaline was so strong that he didn't feel any pain. It’s amazing.”

The club stated that “they will share more updates in three to four weeks.”

Luis Enrique, who has dealt with many injuries this season, mentioned he hasn’t spoken to Safonov yet.

Luis Enrique added, “It’s karma. Life is telling him he needs to rest and get better. With his attitude, he’ll be back stronger.”

Luis Enrique spoke before facing Vendee Fontenay in the French Cup.

The coach might keep playing backups in the domestic cups and choose third-choice Renato Marin as the goalie. However, he might use this chance to let Lucas Chevalier play his first game since recovering from an ankle injury.

Safonov’s performance seemed to stir up a debate about who should be the starting goalie for the European champions.

The 26-year-old Russian started the season as the second choice, but his winning plays in Qatar came after a few good performances while filling in for the injured Chevalier, who didn’t start the season so well.

Chevalier, who turned 24 in November, was brought in over the summer because coach Luis Enrique liked how he handled the ball with his feet, but he hasn’t always looked as good at stopping shots.

PSG DOMINANCE: WILL LUIS ENRIQUE’S CHAMPIONS OUTCLASS FLAMENGO IN THE DOHA FINAL

Luis Enrique and his star-studded PSG squad aim for more history in Qatar. Discover if the Parisians can conquer South America’s best.

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Can Underdogs Flamengo Stun FIFA’s ‘Best’ Team of the Year

Just about three months after winning the Ballon d'Or, Ousmane Dembélé snagged another big one: FIFA's Best Men's player of the year award.

In the 2024-2025 season, the 28-year-old French player scored 35 goals and assisted 16, helping PSG clinch four trophies, including their first Champions League title.

Coach Luis Enrique was named the 'Best' coach for leading the team to victory.

The 55-year-old Spaniard took over from Christophe Galtier at PSG in July 2023.

By the next July, his squad, featuring Kylian Mbappé, had already grabbed the Ligue 1 title, the French Super Cup, and the Coupe de France.

After Mbappé left for Real Madrid, Enrique reshaped his team, and they dominated domestically for a second season. They also crushed Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final.

Even though Chelsea beat PSG for the FIFA Club World Cup in July, PSG bounced back by defeating Tottenham Hotspur in the European Super Cup final in August.

Achraf Hakimi of Morocco, along with Portuguese players Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, and Vitinha, joined Dembélé in FIFA's 'Best' men's team of the year.

Their spot on the team shows how well they performed all year, securing titles like the club's first Champions League win, PSG stated after the FIFA awards in Doha, Qatar.

On Wednesday night at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Enrique and his top players will face Flamengo, the Copa Libertadores champions (South America's version of the Champions League).

Flamengo is doing great right now; they've won many trophies, Enrique said. I like how they play. I remember watching them at the Club World Cup. They played some amazing games. They're a great team with and without the ball.

After the game in Doha, PSG will head back to France to defend their Coupe de France title against Vendée Fontenay Foot, an amateur team in the fifth tier of French soccer.

"We wanted to make history with PSG last season, and we did," Enrique added. Now, we want to keep it going this season. We need to be ready and focused against Flamengo.

Every moment could be key. I think the team has the same attitude this season that they had last season.

Filipe Luis, Flamengo's coach, admitted that his team is the underdog. "PSG is the best team worldwide," said the 40-year-old Brazilian.

They proved that by winning the Champions League. They're here because they're the best, and we're going to try our best to win and make history.

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