Ian Mallon: Irish Premier League tourists to spend £25m this year

They will spend approximately £25m in the process of watching their favourite teams, representing the largest inbound visitors to the UK of all international soccer tourists.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2022 - 07:15

Ian Mallon: Business of Sport

AN ESTIMATED 120,000 Irish football fans have gone to, or will visit, Premier League matches and other football games in the UK this year.

They will spend approximately £25m in the process of watching their favourite teams, representing the largest inbound visitors to the UK of all international soccer tourists.