In this episode, we dive deep into the business, politics, and power plays shaping modern football — with a special focus on the Premier League and its growing dominance over the global game.

We break down:

- The massive legal battle facing Premier League clubs and the high-stakes strategies behind it

- How billion-dollar broadcasting deals and smart market expansion cemented the EPL’s dominance

- The financial realities of relegation, parachute payments, and competitive balance in English football

- The rise of multi-club ownership models and the ethical, commercial, and competitive issues they create

- Why La Liga, Ligue 1, and other leagues are struggling to keep up — and what they might do about it

- The FIFA Club World Cup’s potential to rival the Champions League

- The long-term impact of Financial Sustainability Rules (PSR) on competition and investment

- We also talk Manchester United’s future under new leadership, transfer strategies, and what it will take to get back to the top.

This is a conversation for anyone who wants to understand not just what’s happening on the pitch, but the business forces deciding the future of football.

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Appreciations for this Episode:

Host: Erasmus Segbefia and Faithfulness Okom

Video Production: Andrews Terkpertey

Video Editing: Samuel Okuadjo

Social Media Management: Pearl Kwadade

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction & Guest Story

04:10 How Football Generates Billions

12:30 Why Football Is Being Aggressively Regulated Now

22:15 FFP & PSR Rules Explained in Simple Terms

33:50 Chelsea, Man City & Newcastle Case Studies

46:40 Man City’s 115 Charges — The Full Breakdown

58:10 The Future of Football Finance