# @bizofsport on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=fK6kNxn9Q9o - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70471794-bizofsport-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/b65e82a851.jpg - **Posted:** 2026-09-12T08:00:17.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Business of Sport (@bizofsport) — https://gondola.cc/bizofsport ## Caption Charlie and Charlie take a deep dive into the huge financial divide at the heart of the UEFA Champions League, examining how €2.5 billion is distributed between Europe’s biggest clubs and why simply being a major name can be worth tens of millions. From the €670 million participation pot and €914 million performance payments to the controversial €835 million value pillar, they break down how UEFA’s financial model rewards clubs based on their history, coefficient and media-market value. They explore why clubs such as PSG, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern have a major financial advantage before they even kick a ball, and how the Premier League’s enormous domestic and international TV revenues have transformed the balance of power in European football. They also examine whether Premier League clubs are actually benefiting from their huge transfer spending in Europe, why the Premier League does not protect its teams in European competition in the same way as other leagues, and how the new Champions League format has weakened the Europa League. With the financial gap between English clubs and the rest of Europe growing ever wider, is the Champions League becoming an increasingly uneven competition? And what does that mean for the future of European football? ---------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended as commentary and opinion on matters of public interest in the sports industry. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, figures, statistics, and financial data referenced may be based on publicly available estimates and could be subject to error or change. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as a statement of fact. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us at charlie@20vc.com and we will endeavour to correct the record promptly. ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lD0eIjmkyr92VggxZmDuF?si=c0a7e9846a834767 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/business-of-sport/id1690597762 Follow Charlie Stebbings on X: https://twitter.com/CharlieStebbs Follow Business of Sport on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizofsport Follow Business of Sport on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bizofsport Subscribe to our Substack for bonus content: https://substack.com/@businessofsport ---------------------------------------------------- #businessofsport #charliestebbings #charliemethven #football #championsleague #psg #englishfootball #europaleague ## Stats - **Views:** 22,167 - **Likes:** 184 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 20 ## Credits | Name | Username | Profile | Role | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Business of Sport | @bizofsport | https://gondola.cc/bizofsport | Podcast | ## Tags psg, europaleague, businessofsport, charliestebbings, football, englishfootball, championsleague, charliemethven --- Copyright (c) Gondola