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English football's £9 billion debt problem under scrutiny

Original: The £9 Billion Illusion: Why English Football is Teetering on the Edge of Financial Ruin

A new analysis argues that English football's £9 billion in combined debt and financial exposure amounts to an illusion of wealth, with many clubs across the Premier League and EFL spending beyond their means. The piece suggests the sport is teetering on the edge of financial ruin, with wage bills, transfer fees and ownership models leaving clubs vulnerable to collapse if revenue dips.

Why now: Concerns over club finances and sustainability in English football are resurfacing amid heavy spending across the leagues.

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