{"product_id":"9781041200178","title":"Innovation and Financial Sustainability in the Football Industry","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRoutledge Research in Sport Business and Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eInnovation and Financial Sustainability in the Football Industry\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMario Nicoliello\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation \/ Business Aspects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInnovation and Financial Sustainability in the Football Industry\u003c\/i\u003e explores the ways in which football is being transformed by technological innovation and evolving stakeholder relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs clubs face increasing pressure to diversify revenues beyond traditional broadcasting, matchday and commercial income, the game is entering a new era in which value is created through fan engagement, global accessibility, digital media and immersive experiences. The book examines the commercial evolution of football through an original conceptual lens: the FAME framework, which explains how competitive advantage is generated through four interconnected dimensions: fans, access, media and experience. Supported by international case studies, the framework provides both a theoretical interpretation of football’s transformation and a practical tool for understanding how clubs can develop new sources of revenues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining academic analysis with practical insights,\u003ci\u003e Innovation and Financial Sustainability in the Football Industry\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal to academics, researchers and students in sport management, business, finance, economics and digital innovation. It will also be of interest to football executives, governing bodies, consultants and policymakers seeking to understand the strategic challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the world’s most popular sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMario Nicoliello\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Strategy Analysis at University of Brescia, Italy. He holds a PhD in business administration, and he has lectured in Italy, the UK, Germany, Finland, Poland, France, Malta and Spain, sharing his insights with students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds. His teaching methodology focuses in experiential learning, drawing upon real-world examples and case studies to illustrate the complex interactions within the sports ecosystem, sports organisations, the economic impact of mega-events and the evolving role of corporate sponsorship in sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781041200178\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e258\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63772882206860,"sku":"9781041200178","price":210.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781041200178","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}