FIFA reported 2,661 million USD in 2025 revenue and other income, while UEFA generated 5,014.2 million EUR (about 5,666.0 million USD) in 2024/25. We compare three reporting periods for all seven governing bodies and examine which taxes can actually be verified.
The Premier League organiser reported 3,655.9 million GBP (4,820.3 million USD) in 2024/25 revenue, while the 20 clubs competing that season generated 6.8 billion GBP (9.0 billion USD). EY estimated a 4.4 billion GBP (5.6 billion USD) UK tax contribution for 2023/24. This analysis distinguishes those measures and examines the revenue of today’s 20 clubs.
A verified Thai archival photograph, Cambodia’s response, Chinese and European eyewitness accounts, historic textiles and Indian influences reveal what the costume controversy proves and what remains unresolved.