Liga de Fútbol Profesional (LFP)
Spanish football league to open Dubai office
The Spanish Football League (LFP) has signalled its intention to tap into the Middle Eastern market by establishing its first regional office in Dubai.
Spanish football encourages third-party ownership
The Spanish LFP (football league) president Javier Tebas has encouraged third-party ownership (TPO) in the domestic game, a move at odds with UEFA’s drive to eradicate such business models.
Barcelona to surpass record €500m revenue
Spanish La Liga football club Barcelona has projected its revenue to increase to €509 million this season, marking the first time it has surpassed the €500 million threshold.
Atletico Madrid scraps Olympic track for new stadium
Spanish La Liga club Atletico Madrid will continue construction of its new La Peineta stadium without installing a running track, following Madrid’s failure to secure the 2020 Olympics and its decision not to bid for the 2024 edition.
Real Madrid tops €500m in revenue
Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid has again claimed the title of being the only sports organisation to record yearly revenues in excess of €500 million, following its significant increase in net profit and reduction in debt.
Real and Barca face European Commission threat
Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona could soon be forced by the European Commission (EC) to become private limited companies (plcs), according to The Independent.
CAS rejects Rayo Vallecano UEFA ban appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has again rejected Spanish La Liga club Rayo Vallecano’s appeal to overturn its exclusion from the UEFA Europa League over unpaid debts.
CAS denies Rayo Vallecano Europa League
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected Spanish La Liga club Rayo Vallecano’s appeal to compete in the UEFA Europa League next season.
Spain backs football austerity plan
The government of Spain has thrown its support behind an austerity plan for the country’s football clubs that will target a €1 billion reduction of their collective debts by 2016.
Napoli owner looking for Leyton Orient takeover
Owner of Serie A side Napoli Aurelio De Laurentiis is reportedly interested in purchasing English League One club Leyton Orient in a bid to develop young players through loans.
Laporta seeking Barcelona presidential return
Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta has signalled his intention to return to the helm of the La Liga champion when elections are held in 2016.
Malaga president “determined to continue”
Malaga vice-president Moayad Shatat has moved to reiterate Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani’s commitment to the La Liga club amid renewed speculation regarding the Qatari’s ownership.
Valencia appoints Salvo as new president
Spanish football club Valencia has elected Amadeo Salvo as its new president, following the La Liga giant’s financial troubles.
Real’s Perez to re-stand for presidency
President of La Liga giants Real Madrid, Florentino Perez, has declared that he will campaign to keep his position in the June 16 elections.
Malaga’s European ban reduced
Football’s governing body UEFA has halved Malaga’s suspension from all European competitions in line with financial fair play rules.