The big five European leagues enjoyed record revenues in the 2016-17 season as a result of new broadcasting arrangements, according to data released on today by Deloitte.
The combined revenue of the big five leagues — in England, France, Germany, Spain and Italy — was £12.6 billion, representing a nine percent increase from the previous year.
“The financial results of the class of 2016-17 are the most impressive we have ever seen,” said Dan Jones, partner in the Sports Business Group at Deloitte.
The 27th Annual Review of Football Finance said European soccer’s growth was primarily due to improved broadcasting deals in the English Premier League, Spain’s La Liga and France’s Ligue 1.