Hello everyone and welcome to this new edition of “Pas Mal Pour Un Lundi!”. On the program of this 272nd press release: Summary of the quantified effect of COVID-19 on the decline in earnings of professional leagues in the United States, the opening of the winter transfer window, the effect of COVID-19 on listed clubs, the importance of Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Milwaukee Bucks and the panorama of jersey and sleeve sponsors for Premier League teams.
$ 12.5 billion: Summary of the quantified effect of COVID-19 on the decline in revenue from professional leagues in the United States. American football ($ 2.7 billion for the NFL), basketball ($ 1.5 billion for the NBA), baseball ($ 6.5 billion for the MLB), ice hockey ($ 800 million for the NHL), football ($ 1 billion for the MLS) ).
124.25 million euros: January 1 marked the start of a winter transfer window in the special context this year between the effects of COVID-19 and Brexit. Last year, Ligue 1 clubs Uber Eats spent € 124.25 million with AS Monaco (€ 60 million), Olympique Lyonnais (€ 38 million) and Girondins de Bordeaux (€ 10 million) as the biggest expenses. €).
2021: COVID-19 has also had a major impact on listed clubs, according to Altman Solon. The value of clubs fell at the beginning of the pandemic and has stagnated ever since. A positive point to note is the audience’s return to the stadiums (hence ticket revenue). The year 2021 could see many changes in club owners.
186%: Gianni Antetokounmpo’s significance for the Milwaukee Bucks is not limited to the athlete. Since the draft in 2013, the value of the Bucks has gone from $ 312 million (30th in the league) to $ 1.58 billion (19th). But also an increase of 186% in sales of goods within 18 hours after re-signing.
29%: Panorama of jersey and sleeve sponsors of Premier League teams produced by our partner IQUII Sport. The most represented industries “rates” represent 29% of partnerships, finance 21%, cars 13% and transport and travel 8%.
That’s it for today, and it’s already not bad for a Monday. See you next Monday for a new edition of # PMP1L!
Photo credit: Panoramic, Transfermarkt, Altman Solon, Iquii Sport.
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