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Wobbles, and What Can Man City tell us about Sports Investment?
Blain’s Morning Porridge October 6th, 2026
“Athletes want to be the best, and want someone to pay for it.”
The threat list to markets has suddenly expanded – plague, protests and increasing signs the AI boom is a damp squib. However, Sporting Investment remains a hot sector – which may require some tweaking as the full implications of the Man City financial scandal emerge. Durable sporting value requires sound corporate governance, managing the money to ensure competitive integrity, a growing and excited audience, and a clear flow of players from the grass-roots to the big leagues.
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