HAMBURG, June 12 (Bernama-dpa) -- The European football market has grown by another eight per cent to a record €38 billion (€43.5 billion) in the 2023-24 season, according to the Annual Review of Football Finance published on Thursday by professional services company Deloitte, German Press Agency (dpa) reported.
England's Premier League leads the way again as the top five leagues in Europe, contributing €20.4 billion, rose four per cent, the other being Germany's Bundesliga, Italy's Serie A, La Liga in Spain and Ligue 1 in France.
The 96 clubs achieved an operating profit for the second straight season, of €600 million, according to the report, which does not include transfer income.
Deloitte said that additional commercial revenue was the main driver, in which England reached €2 billion for the first time and €8 billion across the five leagues.
Broadcast rights revenue remained the biggest source with €9.4 billion.
England led the way again with €7.354 billion in total revenue, rose eight per cent, far ahead of Germany (€3.797 billion) and Spain (€3.764 billion).
-- BERNAMA-dpa
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