Analysing the economics of the world’s leading sporting events is not easy, but it seems increasingly clear that the scale of the Beijing Olympics will put past events in the shade – at least in levels of investment and economic impact. Comparing events is not easy given the marked differences in structure and logistics. The [...]
It is not long since Michel Plantini criticised the finances of the English Premiership for distorting not only competitiveness within England but across Europe. It seems that the greatest source of these financial imbalances lies in the way UEFA itself allocates revenues especially between the UEFA Champion’s League and the UEFA Cup.
Most recent analysis of [...]
As Tiger Woods decides to take time off for a major operation and reconstruction surgery on his knee, its worth reflecting on his impact on Golf not only as a player but as a person and a business phenomenon. His success in the US Open was merely the latest example not only of his ability [...]
I’ve never met a WAG, but I confess – having read the coverage of Coleen McLoughlin’s (and Wayne Rooney’s) wedding plans - to have developed growing irritation at a the way they are treated in the press.
To call the coverage unfair would be a gross understatement. Sure, Wayne and Colleen are having a massive [...]
Professor Tom Cannon is an acknowledged expert on sports finance and economics.
Besides advising several governments, corporations, clubs and star players, Tom broadcasts regularly on Sky Sports, BBC TV, Bloomberg and many international TV companies as well as radio and specialist sports and soccer magazines ranging from When Saturday Comes though to Four Four Two.
He was recently invited to give specialist advice to the All Party Parliamentary Review of Football Finance.
