E83: Financial crime in the football industry
The beautiful game – a sport adored by billions across the world.
Fans will buy their tickets on match days and pay for subscription packages to watch all the big games. Meanwhile, wealthy owners pour fortunes to elevate their clubs to the top of the football pyramid and turn them into a valuable global brand.
But alongside all the money streaming in from passionate supporters, wealthy owners, TV deals, and big-name sponsors – there are dark avenues of finance which have made their way into these beloved institutions.
A report from the United Nations estimated that around 140 billion dollars…
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