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...So, if these are 'loans', would the women's side be expected to somehow pay the men's side back?

Dr Christina Philippou - a women's football finance expert - said: "We don't know, but if you look at the men's game, lots of loans from owners get turned into equity or they don't get paid back."

We also don't know where the money from these loans is directed.

"Most clubs don't disclose the information," said Dr Philippou. "Is it a loan to spend on wages? Or for investing in back-office staff? Or for infrastructure?"

Period6 Feb 2025

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  • TitleHow do WSL clubs make money?
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletBBC Sport
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date6/02/25
    DescriptionBBC Sport breaks down the different ways clubs in England's top women's league make money, and what factors influence transfer spending.
    Producer/AuthorEmma Middleton
    URLhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx2p6d2zwk7o
    PersonsChristina Philippou