Manchester United Records Loss As Revenue Drops Without European Football

‎Manchester United reported a first-quarter net loss on Thursday, driven by reduced broadcasting revenue and ticket sales as the team participates in no European competitions this season.

‎The Old Trafford club posted a net loss of £6.6 million ($8.83 million) for the quarter ending September 30, versus a £1.4 million profit a year earlier.

‎Total revenue for the quarter declined by 2%, while player and staff wages fell by 8.2% owing to job cuts.

‎”The difficult decisions we have made in the past ‌year have resulted in a sustainably lower cost base ​and a more streamlined, effective organisation equipped to drive the club towards improved ‍sporting and commercial performance over the long term,” CEO Omar Berrada said in a statement.

‎Manchester United has resorted to job cuts and other cost-saving steps after recording six straight years of financial losses, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the 20-time English champions.

‎Despite struggles both on and off the pitch, the club has maintained its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook.

‎United still expects to generate between £640m and £660m in revenue, with a projected core profit of £180m to £200m.

‎Minority owner Jim Ratcliffe, who owns about 29% of the club and oversees football operations, has raised ticket prices.

‎This comes despite United spending around £230 million in the summer transfer window and unveiling plans for a new £2 billion, 100,000-seat stadium. The club’s absence from European competitions this season is reducing broadcasting income and adding to financial strain.

‎These pressures have intensified criticism from supporters as the team continues to struggle domestically.