E-Books →Football Inc How Billionaires Bought the World's Game

From Roman Abramovich's 2003 takeover of Chelsea to Saudi Arabia's 2021 purchase of Newcastle United, Football Inc. unpacks how power, politics, and oil money reshaped modern football - and asks whether the sport can ever belong to the fans again.
This gripping, accessible read takes you inside the new empire of global club ownership, revealing how football became one of the most profitable - and controversial - businesses on Earth.
Inside, you'll discover:How oil-rich states like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE use football for sportswashing and global influence.Why American investors are buying European clubs and treating them like franchises.How Premier League wealth and TV rights created billion-dollar gaps between clubs.The rise of City Football Group, Red Bull, and global multi-club networks.What happens to the game when fans are priced out and local clubs collapse.Why digital platforms, NFTs, and AI could define the next era of football business.Written in a sharp, journalistic style, Football Inc. makes complex financial and political topics easy to understand - revealing the truth behind football's transformation from passion to profit.
Whether you're a lifelong supporter or a curious newcomer, this book gives you the full picture of how billionaires bought the world's game - and what that means for its future.