Thursday briefing: Manchester United report seventh consecutive annual loss despite record revenue

Manchester United reported a net loss of £43 million for the year ended 30 June 2026, extending their run of annual losses to seven years despite generating record revenue of £677.6 million.

United’s combined losses since 2019 have now reached £444 million. Revenue increased by 1.7 per cent from the previous year, without playing in an European competition, while the club recorded an operating profit of £22.6 million.

The club’s wage bill fell by 3.6 per cent to £301 million fol