Tottenham Hotspur FC set to receive $264 million boost from owners

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English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur FC are set to receive a major injection of £150 million ($264 million) into the club ahead of the upcoming 2022/23 season.

ENIC Sports Inc., the majority owner of Tottenham, will allocate the funds to help the club invest on and off the pitch, according to a statement.

ENIC is the investment firm of businessmen Joe Lewis and Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, with the pair having bought their controlling stake in the club in the year 2000.

The announcement comes just days after the north London club finished the Premier League season in fourth place to secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League, Europe’s flagship football tournament.

The money will allow Tottenham’s coach, Antonio Conte, to strengthen his squad in the upcoming summer transfer window as he bids to close the gap on domestic rivals Liverpool FC and Manchester City FC next season.

Tottenham has just played its first full campaign in front of fans at the 60,000-plus capacity stadium it opened in 2019, just before the Covid-19 pandemic forced football games across England behind closed doors.

“The delivery of a world-class home was always a key building block in driving diversified revenues to enable us to invest in the teams and support our ambitions to be consistently competing at the highest levels of European football,” Levy, chairman of Tottenham, said in a statement.

“Additional capital from ENIC will now enable further investment in the club at an important time.”

Under the terms of the capital increase, Tottenham will issue convertible A shares and accompanying warrants. ENIC’s shareholding could increase from 85.6% to around 87.5% on conversion to ordinary shares, according to the statement.

Like clubs around Europe, Tottenham, which had borrowed heavily to build the stadium, saw its finances hit by the pandemic. Accounts filed at the UK’s Companies House show revenue of £362 million ($639 million) for the year ended June 30, 2021, down more than 20% from the last full year before the pandemic.

In mid-2020, the club went to the Bank of England for a loan to help it weather the worst of the crisis. That has since been repaid.

Rothschild & Co. advised Tottenham’s independent directors on the capital increase.

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Football Queensland Launches Upgraded Club Support Hub to Boost Volunteer and Administrator Support

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Volunteer using Football Queensland Customer Service Booking Portal

Football Queensland has unveiled its redesigned Club Support Hub, providing enhanced resources and a new Customer Service Booking Portal to assist club administrators and volunteers ahead of the 2026 season. The upgraded hub is designed to streamline support and ensure clubs have the tools they need to operate efficiently.

The Club Support Hub now offers a comprehensive suite of practical resources, covering every stage of the football season – from pre-season planning to post-season wrap-ups. Administrators and volunteers can also book dedicated support directly with FQ’s Customer Service team, making guidance more accessible than ever.

FQ CEO Robert Cavallucci said, “Football Queensland acknowledges that the success of club operations is fuelled by the hard work and dedication of volunteers across the state. We are proud to continue to bolster the support available to them with more resources and more access to FQ Customer Support.”

Building on the original Hub launched in 2021 and FQ’s Future Club+ initiative, the upgrade aims to make volunteer workflows more efficient. Checklists, guides, and direct triaging options ensure clubs receive the right support at the right time, allowing administrators to focus on value-adding activities that enhance the football experience.

To support the rollout, FQ will deliver a series of webinars in the coming months, guiding administrators through the extensive new resources available. “We are excited to continue strengthening the support available to our clubs and volunteers as we reinforce our commitment to improving the experience for every member of our football community,” Cavallucci added.

The upgraded Club Support Hub marks a significant step in Football Queensland’s ongoing efforts to provide a more efficient, club-focused service model, ensuring administrators and volunteers have the tools and guidance they need to succeed.

Growing Football Community Grants Support Capital Football Clubs

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Five Capital Football clubs have been awarded funding through Football Australia’s 2025/26 Growing Football Community Grants, supported by CommBank. Brindabella Blues, Burns FC, South Canberra, Tigers FC, and Weston Molonglo are the latest clubs to benefit from the initiative.

The Growing Football Community Grant program aims to assist clubs and associations in promoting the participation of women and girls in football. It also seeks to improve the experience for both new and returning players, support the training and development of community coaches, and create inclusive, safe environments that encourage lasting engagement.

Since its launch in 2023, the Growing Football Fund has awarded three rounds of Community Grants, benefiting 297 clubs nationwide—including 93 in regional and remote areas, highlighting the program’s dedication to increasing access and opportunities for football across Australia.

This ongoing investment plays a crucial role in helping Football Australia and CommBank achieve their ambitious target of engaging 50,000 female participants by 2026.

Football Australia Interim Chief Executive Officer, Heather Garriock praised the program’s impact on communities nationwide.

“We’re incredibly proud to see the Growing Football Fund continuing to make such a meaningful impact at the community level. These grants are not just about financial support – they’re about empowering clubs to create environments where women and girls feel welcomed, supported, and inspired to stay in the game,” she said via press release.

“It’s particularly exciting to see so many regional clubs amongst this year’s recipients, reflecting our ongoing commitment to growing football opportunities in every corner of the country.”

Commonwealth Bank Group Executive, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Monique Macleod emphasised its ongoing support for community football and the role of the Growing Football Fund in creating opportunities for women and girls.

“We’re proud to support grassroots football with the Growing Football Fund. This fund is all about giving more communities the chance to get involved, have a kick, and build a brighter future through football,” she said via press release.

“CommBank has backed this grants program from day one, and it’s great to see how these grants are already making a real difference for women and girls by opening up more opportunities and helping them stay connected to the game.”

Click here to view the full Growing Football Community Grant recipients.

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