Quote of the Day
"The mood for change is strong and our clubs want the SFL to take assertive leadership."-- Scottish Football League CEO David Longmuir, on the league's proposal to merge with the Scottish Premier League and revamp its structure. (DAILY RECORD, 11/15)
Top Stories
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It Was A Very Good Year
Bayern Munich revealed a record-breaking $477.3M revenue Thursday.
Bundesliga club Bayern Munich "released its financial numbers for the '11-12 season and presented a record-breaking revenue of €373.4M ($477.3M)," according to Mario Volpe of BILD. The club's profit "after taxes was €11.1M ($14.2M)." The club will distribute a record dividend of €5.5M ($7M) to its shareholders. Bayern CFO Karl Hopfner said, "We were able to increase our equity capital to more than €278.3M ($355.7M). This equals an equity ratio of 77% -- a probably unique value in the world of football. I think the members of FC Bayern can be proud of their club."
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Ready To Deal
ManU expecting to "dramatically" increase value of kit deal with Nike.
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Holding The Lead
Barcelona top candidate to host Spain's Formula E race in '14.
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Penny Pinching
EPL clubs work on plan to ensure TV revenue is used for "financial stability."
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Money In The Bank
Paris Deputy Mayor says Parc des Princes will get a naming sponsor.
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Power To The People
Scottish businesswoman throws weight behind Hearts buy-out plan.
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Design Elements
Tokyo picks U.K.-based architect for $1.6B National Stadium.
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Seeing The Light
Portsmouth Supporters' Trust draws close to control of League One club.
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Football Nuptials
SFL's Longmuir wants league, SPL to have one governing body.
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Name Shopping
Ulster Rugby is shopping for sponsor for renovated Ravenhill stadium.
