The BookKeeper: Exploring the dizzying world of Barcelona’s finances, levers and debts

The BookKeeper: Exploring the dizzying world of Barcelona’s finances, levers and debts

Chris Weatherspoon is The Athletic’s first dedicated football finance writer. Chris is a chartered accountant who uses his professional acumen as The BookKeeper to explore the money behind the game. Today he is exploring the extraordinary finances of Barcelona but he has previously analysed Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle and Aston Villa. Chris has also written a glossary…

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Saudi Arabia emergency alert drill: Sirens and phone alerts to sound at 1 PM | World News

Saudi Arabia emergency alert drill: Sirens and phone alerts to sound at 1 PM | World News

Saudi tests nationwide sirens and mobile emergency alerts Monday / AI-generated illustration Saudi Civil Defence will run a planned test of its emergency-warning systems on Monday, November 3, 2025. Mobile phones across the Kingdom will receive test alerts and fixed sirens will sound in selected areas of Riyadh (Diriyah, Al-Kharj, Al-Dilam), Tabuk (all governorates) and…

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Slowing Chinese tourism recovery to pressure economic growth: Fitch

China expands areas for pilot program allowing mainland talent to travel to and from Hong Kong and Macau – IAG

The National Immigration Administration of the People’s Republic of China has announced multiple immigration and border control service policy measures, including an expansion of the policy areas for talent visa endorsements to and from Hong Kong and Macau. From 5 November, the pilot implementation scope of the talent visa policy for travelling to and from…

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A major philanthropic collaboration has taken a huge step forward in tackling energy scarcity in Africa.

Organization backed by Jeff Bezos launches game-changing $4.2 billion energy initiative — here’s what we know

A major philanthropic collaboration has taken a huge step forward in tackling energy scarcity in Africa. According to Semafor, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet has unlocked $4.2 billion in funding to advance renewable energy projects on the continent.  This blended finance model is responsible for funding multiple projects, including the expansion of…

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