Christina Philippou
@cphilippou.bsky.social
Associate Professor in Accounting and Sport Finance at the University of Portsmouth
Reposted by Christina Philippou
🚨POD
🎙 @robharrisreports.bsky.social @martynziegler.bsky.social @tariqpanja.bsky.social
➡️Transfer window analysis, joined by @cphilippou.bsky.social
➡️ @nickdemarcokc.bsky.social on Paqueta win over FA & spot-fixing case flaws
➡️ Ceferin update on Russia ban & Israel
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🎙 @robharrisreports.bsky.social @martynziegler.bsky.social @tariqpanja.bsky.social
➡️Transfer window analysis, joined by @cphilippou.bsky.social
➡️ @nickdemarcokc.bsky.social on Paqueta win over FA & spot-fixing case flaws
➡️ Ceferin update on Russia ban & Israel
podfollow.com/SportUnlocked
Sport Unlocked
From the pitches to the boardrooms, the stories behind the big decisions by sports leaders affecting every fan. Featuring sports news insiders Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler, Tariq Panja and more
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September 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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🎙 @robharrisreports.bsky.social @martynziegler.bsky.social @tariqpanja.bsky.social
➡️Transfer window analysis, joined by @cphilippou.bsky.social
➡️ @nickdemarcokc.bsky.social on Paqueta win over FA & spot-fixing case flaws
➡️ Ceferin update on Russia ban & Israel
podfollow.com/SportUnlocked
🎙 @robharrisreports.bsky.social @martynziegler.bsky.social @tariqpanja.bsky.social
➡️Transfer window analysis, joined by @cphilippou.bsky.social
➡️ @nickdemarcokc.bsky.social on Paqueta win over FA & spot-fixing case flaws
➡️ Ceferin update on Russia ban & Israel
podfollow.com/SportUnlocked
Women's football has grown dramatically in the last few years, with commercial, broadcasting and matchday income all increasing across WSL teams.
Great to speak to Elle UK about this growth in #womensfootball and the first £1m transfer fee.
www.elle.com/uk/life-and-...
Great to speak to Elle UK about this growth in #womensfootball and the first £1m transfer fee.
www.elle.com/uk/life-and-...
Is Olivia Smith’s Record Breaking Transfer To Arsenal The Start Of A New Era For Women’s Football?
Making waves on and off the field, Olivia Smith, women's football's latest star girl is setting new parameters for the sport.
www.elle.com
July 21, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Women's football has grown dramatically in the last few years, with commercial, broadcasting and matchday income all increasing across WSL teams.
Great to speak to Elle UK about this growth in #womensfootball and the first £1m transfer fee.
www.elle.com/uk/life-and-...
Great to speak to Elle UK about this growth in #womensfootball and the first £1m transfer fee.
www.elle.com/uk/life-and-...
With WEuro 2025 in full swing, it's a perfect time for reflecting on commercial lessons learned from Euro 2022 and the financial state of the English women's game.
theconversation.com/euro-2025-wo...
theconversation.com/euro-2025-wo...
Euro 2025: women’s football has exploded – here’s how it can grow even more
The tournament could provide another boost to engagement and participation.
theconversation.com
July 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
With WEuro 2025 in full swing, it's a perfect time for reflecting on commercial lessons learned from Euro 2022 and the financial state of the English women's game.
theconversation.com/euro-2025-wo...
theconversation.com/euro-2025-wo...
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Lucy Bronze on how she decided to blast her penalty down the middle (and score).
“Statistically it’s risky for the goal keeper to stand still… so yeah, I love maths”.
“Statistically it’s risky for the goal keeper to stand still… so yeah, I love maths”.
July 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Lucy Bronze on how she decided to blast her penalty down the middle (and score).
“Statistically it’s risky for the goal keeper to stand still… so yeah, I love maths”.
“Statistically it’s risky for the goal keeper to stand still… so yeah, I love maths”.
It's #WEURO2025 time which is perfect for reflecting on commercial lessons learned from Euro 2022 and the financial state of the English women's game
theconversation.com/euro-2025-wo...
theconversation.com/euro-2025-wo...
Euro 2025: women’s football has exploded – here’s how it can grow even more
The tournament could provide another boost to engagement and participation.
theconversation.com
July 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
It's #WEURO2025 time which is perfect for reflecting on commercial lessons learned from Euro 2022 and the financial state of the English women's game
theconversation.com/euro-2025-wo...
theconversation.com/euro-2025-wo...
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⚽ 💰🏴 Football Studies welcomed @cphilippou.bsky.social to speak about Global Sports Finance, the EPL financial rules, multi-club ownership models, and new football grounds' financial sustainability.
🔵 We also talked about Man City's case...
Give it a listen!
youtu.be/xh5dwSEHcc8 l
🔵 We also talked about Man City's case...
Give it a listen!
youtu.be/xh5dwSEHcc8 l
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June 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
⚽ 💰🏴 Football Studies welcomed @cphilippou.bsky.social to speak about Global Sports Finance, the EPL financial rules, multi-club ownership models, and new football grounds' financial sustainability.
🔵 We also talked about Man City's case...
Give it a listen!
youtu.be/xh5dwSEHcc8 l
🔵 We also talked about Man City's case...
Give it a listen!
youtu.be/xh5dwSEHcc8 l
In case anyone missed this genius example of, well, how not to compile a reading list www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...
Chicago newspaper prints a summer reading list. The problem? The books don't exist | CBC News
The Chicago Sun-Times is being roasted online after it confirmed that a freelancer used AI to generate a summer reading list made up of real authors and fake books. The newspaper called it "a learning...
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June 2, 2025 at 6:29 AM
In case anyone missed this genius example of, well, how not to compile a reading list www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...
US ownership in English football brings both benefits and pitfalls, particularly because of cultural differences between the two countries in both business and sport. Talking through some of these football finance implications on this Bloomberg Originals doc
youtube.com/watch?v=VVFB...
youtube.com/watch?v=VVFB...
Can You Americanize the Premier League?
YouTube video by Bloomberg Originals
youtube.com
May 9, 2025 at 9:49 AM
US ownership in English football brings both benefits and pitfalls, particularly because of cultural differences between the two countries in both business and sport. Talking through some of these football finance implications on this Bloomberg Originals doc
youtube.com/watch?v=VVFB...
youtube.com/watch?v=VVFB...
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Is it ever OK to wear another club’s shirt? My life in a Liverpool top this week | Emma John
Is it ever OK to wear another club’s shirt? My life in a Liverpool top this week | Emma John
I am not a Liverpool fan but this week I have crossed a sacred line – and I’m struggling to feel sorry
www.theguardian.com
May 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Is it ever OK to wear another club’s shirt? My life in a Liverpool top this week | Emma John
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Chelsea Women's huge, PSR-easing valuation has football finance experts raising eyebrows — so how can the club legitimise such a forecast?
With insight from @priceoffootball.bsky.social, @cphilippou.bsky.social and @mattcutler.bsky.social for @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...
With insight from @priceoffootball.bsky.social, @cphilippou.bsky.social and @mattcutler.bsky.social for @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...
Chelsea value women’s team at £150m. What do finance experts think?
The sale of Chelsea Women to the club’s parent company helped them to avoid a breach of Premier League financial rules — but the team’s valuation has surprised those in the know
www.thetimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Chelsea Women's huge, PSR-easing valuation has football finance experts raising eyebrows — so how can the club legitimise such a forecast?
With insight from @priceoffootball.bsky.social, @cphilippou.bsky.social and @mattcutler.bsky.social for @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...
With insight from @priceoffootball.bsky.social, @cphilippou.bsky.social and @mattcutler.bsky.social for @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...
Women's rugby in England has seen rising attendances, more sponsorship, and the Women’s Rugby World Cup later in the year already breaking records.
But there are also lessons to be learned from other sports on potential challenges and overcoming them.
theconversation.com/why-the-futu...
But there are also lessons to be learned from other sports on potential challenges and overcoming them.
theconversation.com/why-the-futu...
Why the future of women’s rugby in England looks stronger than ever
Commercial tactics seem to be working.
theconversation.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Women's rugby in England has seen rising attendances, more sponsorship, and the Women’s Rugby World Cup later in the year already breaking records.
But there are also lessons to be learned from other sports on potential challenges and overcoming them.
theconversation.com/why-the-futu...
But there are also lessons to be learned from other sports on potential challenges and overcoming them.
theconversation.com/why-the-futu...
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Philly Roller Derby celebrates 20 years of challenging gender norms and promoting inclusivity. The league has been at the forefront of revolutionizing women's roles in sports since 2005. A kinesiology professor skates through the history of the sport: buff.ly/4abw5FP #rollerderby #feminism
March 14, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Philly Roller Derby celebrates 20 years of challenging gender norms and promoting inclusivity. The league has been at the forefront of revolutionizing women's roles in sports since 2005. A kinesiology professor skates through the history of the sport: buff.ly/4abw5FP #rollerderby #feminism
Manchester United unveiled a £2bn redevelopment and 100k seater stadium plan. Basically, they aim to spend lots of money in order to make more money from matchday, commercial and year-round income in the future.
Talked some of the pros and cons through with the BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Talked some of the pros and cons through with the BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
World Business Report - Tariffs, threats and backtracking - BBC Sounds
But America still plans a 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminium imports.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Manchester United unveiled a £2bn redevelopment and 100k seater stadium plan. Basically, they aim to spend lots of money in order to make more money from matchday, commercial and year-round income in the future.
Talked some of the pros and cons through with the BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Talked some of the pros and cons through with the BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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As any woman in the back of a locked taxi knows, Sam Kerr should never have been brought to court | Suzanne Wrack www.theguardian.com/football/202...
As any woman in the back of a locked taxi knows, Sam Kerr should never have been brought to court | Suzanne Wrack
The Matildas and Chelsea forward won’t be proud of the footage of her in a police station. But her acquittal underlines that the charges and court battle that followed were a waste of time and money
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
As any woman in the back of a locked taxi knows, Sam Kerr should never have been brought to court | Suzanne Wrack www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Women's #football has seen the first transfer fee to top $1m, alongside increased spending on wages and staff over the last few seasons. All things that increase the value of the sport, but also cost money.
So where is that money coming from?
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
So where is that money coming from?
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
How do WSL clubs make money, and is there a salary cap?
BBC Sport breaks down the different ways clubs in England’s top women’s league make money, and what factors influence transfer spending.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Women's #football has seen the first transfer fee to top $1m, alongside increased spending on wages and staff over the last few seasons. All things that increase the value of the sport, but also cost money.
So where is that money coming from?
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
So where is that money coming from?
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Haaland's new contract deal at Manchester City is of record breaking length. But why do long-term contracts sometimes make sense for a club and player? And what risks do they bring? Kieran Maguire and I unpack these questions and more for The Conversation UK.
theconversation.com/why-manchest...
theconversation.com/why-manchest...
Why Manchester City offered Erling Haaland the longest contract in Premier League history
A long-term approach is risky, but can save money.
theconversation.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Haaland's new contract deal at Manchester City is of record breaking length. But why do long-term contracts sometimes make sense for a club and player? And what risks do they bring? Kieran Maguire and I unpack these questions and more for The Conversation UK.
theconversation.com/why-manchest...
theconversation.com/why-manchest...
What challenges do investors face when trying to value a European women's football team? Discussing this and more on the Women’s Football Finance Podcast @twffpod.bsky.social
🎙️⚽ We're back and kicking off 2025 with a brand new episode! twffpod.alitu.com
Join us for a good 'ol chinwag with football finance expert 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘂 (@cphilippou.bsky.social) to explore the challenges of valuing a European women's football team.
Join us for a good 'ol chinwag with football finance expert 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘂 (@cphilippou.bsky.social) to explore the challenges of valuing a European women's football team.
January 23, 2025 at 6:39 AM
What challenges do investors face when trying to value a European women's football team? Discussing this and more on the Women’s Football Finance Podcast @twffpod.bsky.social
Today, I found myself explaining amortisation on BBC World Service's World Business Report. My thanks to Erling Haaland for creating an interest in accounting in ways I could never have imagined!
(If you are interested, it's the last 4 minutes)
#football #finance
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
(If you are interested, it's the last 4 minutes)
#football #finance
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
World Business Report - US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban - BBC Sounds
The US Supreme Court has upheld a law signed by President Biden banning TikTok.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Today, I found myself explaining amortisation on BBC World Service's World Business Report. My thanks to Erling Haaland for creating an interest in accounting in ways I could never have imagined!
(If you are interested, it's the last 4 minutes)
#football #finance
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
(If you are interested, it's the last 4 minutes)
#football #finance
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Today’s PoF with is an exclusive interview with Jean-Louis DuPont, known as ‘the Bosman Lawyer’. He talks about Bosman, the Diarra case, the CAS ruling that may be announced today, SuperLeague, FIFA & much more, fascinating for anyone with an interest in sport law
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Interview: Lawyer Jean-Louis Dupont, who represented Jean-Marc Bosman and Lassana Diarra
Podcast Episode · The Price of Football · 17/01/2025 · 1h 7m
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January 17, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Today’s PoF with is an exclusive interview with Jean-Louis DuPont, known as ‘the Bosman Lawyer’. He talks about Bosman, the Diarra case, the CAS ruling that may be announced today, SuperLeague, FIFA & much more, fascinating for anyone with an interest in sport law
🍎 shm.to/list.en
🎧 shm.to/le.arn
🍎 shm.to/list.en
🎧 shm.to/le.arn
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🎙️We're on the hunt for our next round of podcast topics.
We'll cover anything related to football history and heritage - a pretty wide scope!
Club histories. Famous players. Lost clubs. There's no story we won't tell. The more niche, the better.
What story do you want to hear on our podcast next?
We'll cover anything related to football history and heritage - a pretty wide scope!
Club histories. Famous players. Lost clubs. There's no story we won't tell. The more niche, the better.
What story do you want to hear on our podcast next?
January 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🎙️We're on the hunt for our next round of podcast topics.
We'll cover anything related to football history and heritage - a pretty wide scope!
Club histories. Famous players. Lost clubs. There's no story we won't tell. The more niche, the better.
What story do you want to hear on our podcast next?
We'll cover anything related to football history and heritage - a pretty wide scope!
Club histories. Famous players. Lost clubs. There's no story we won't tell. The more niche, the better.
What story do you want to hear on our podcast next?
Women’s #Rugby World Cup 2025 has been shattering ticket sale records & helping grow interest in the sport. US sevens star Ilona Maher's debut this weekend also saw club attendance records broken. But how can momentum be maintained? Discussing this on BBC's Woman's Hour
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Women's Rugby World Cup, Amy Gledhill, National Care Service, Russian ballet
Potentially a breakthrough tournament to inspire a new generation of women's rugby fans.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Women’s #Rugby World Cup 2025 has been shattering ticket sale records & helping grow interest in the sport. US sevens star Ilona Maher's debut this weekend also saw club attendance records broken. But how can momentum be maintained? Discussing this on BBC's Woman's Hour
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Copyright infringements are fairly common in most industries including #football, but the way this was brought to the attention of Brighton is fairly novel
www.croatiaweek.com/english-prem...
www.croatiaweek.com/english-prem...
English Premier League club gives Croatian club ultimatum over crest
A small Croatian football club is facing a peculiar challenge after its crest attracted attention from an English Premier League club, sparking an unexpected copyright dispute.
Football club NK Jadran...
www.croatiaweek.com
December 17, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Copyright infringements are fairly common in most industries including #football, but the way this was brought to the attention of Brighton is fairly novel
www.croatiaweek.com/english-prem...
www.croatiaweek.com/english-prem...
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The best books of 2024, as chosen by The Economist
www.economist.com/culture/2024...
From The Economist
www.economist.com/culture/2024...
From The Economist
The best books of 2024, as chosen by The Economist
Readers will never think the same way again about games, horses and spies
www.economist.com
December 3, 2024 at 9:46 AM
The best books of 2024, as chosen by The Economist
www.economist.com/culture/2024...
From The Economist
www.economist.com/culture/2024...
From The Economist
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How many times do you have to sound the alarm bell?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
Ashworth’s exit and Ratcliffe’s comments are alarming for Man United’s women’s team
Ashworth helped United's women's team feel connected to the rest of his club, his exit and Ratcliffe's comments are a worrying combination
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2024 at 10:49 AM
How many times do you have to sound the alarm bell?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...