https://spobis.com/article/europas-top-5-ligen-erzielen-erstmals-ueber-20-milliarden-euro-umsatz 🔍 Record Revenue Across Europe: European football generated a record €38 billion in 2023/24 (up 8% from €35.3 billion). This includes all top-5 and other leagues, driven by commercial revenue and stadium upgrades. 🔍 Top-5 Leagues Break €20 Billion Barrier: For the first time ever, the combined revenue of the Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 exceeded €20.4 billion. Deloitte forecasts €21+ billion for 2024/25 due to expanded UEFA competitions. 🔍 Premier League Dominance: England's Premier League hit €7.4 billion in revenue, with strong commercial growth (+10%), remaining the largest single league by far. All income streams rose. 🔍 Bundesliga Revenue Dip: Germany's Bundesliga saw a 1% drop to just under €3.8 billion, mainly due to relegations (Schalke 04, Hertha BSC) and a drop in matchday revenues. It still ranks second in revenue per club. 🔍 Mixed Profitability and Cost Control: All Top-5 leagues except Ligue 1 recorded operating profits. Bundesliga had the lowest wage-to-revenue ratio (58%) and a €170M operating profit. LaLiga posted its first profit in four years; Ligue 1 remains loss-making. 🔍 Broadcast Revenue Slows, Ticket Income Rises: TV revenues stagnated at €9.4 billion (+1%). In contrast, matchday income rose to €3 billion, aided by stadium renovations (e.g., Real Madrid, Liverpool) and higher ticket prices.