Chinese Owners in European Football: New Money, New Mistakes?

Guanie Lim () and Allan Nylander
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Guanie Lim: National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Tokyo, Japan
Allan Nylander: Independent Analyst, Sweden

No 25-13, GRIPS Discussion Papers from National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies

Abstract: This paper examines the rise, struggle, and evolving trajectory of Chinese ownership in European football. The analysis is situated within broader debates on late development, outward foreign direct investment, and the political economy of global sport. Through comparative analysis, the paper distinguishes between less successful cases and more sustainable ones, highlighting the institutional, financial, and political constraints that shaped these divergent outcomes. It also discusses the likely fate of Chinese owners in an era of extreme financialization and specialization, in addition to suggesting implications for future studies.

Keywords: Football; Foreign Direct Investment; Sovereign Wealth Funds; Economic Development; Europe; China (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 14 pages
Date: 2026-02
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