Mergers & Acquisitions in Football

Mergers and acquisitions in football is explored in depth through this introductory course, covering the end-to-end process of buying a football club — from understanding the market and selecting an ownership model to navigating regulations and managing the critical first 100 days. Topics also include multi-club ownership, the legal and financial stakeholders involved in deals, and how to generate a financial return from the sport. The course suits anyone seeking a grounded understanding of football club transactions, from aspiring owners to business professionals entering the industry.

Delivered entirely online, the course comprises eight modules totalling approximately seven hours of video content, making it completable in a day or less. It is led by Dr Rob Wilson, Head of Department at Sheffield Business School, and features contributions from specialists across Deloitte, JMW Solicitors, Sheffield Hallam University, FTI Consulting, The Athletic, and other organisations. The course is produced by InSport Education.