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For genuine fan-club connection, the Multi-Club Ownership (MCO) model is largely detrimental. As exemplified by Drogheda United's recent European expulsion, most fans face disappointment when their club adopts MCO.
June 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
For genuine fan-club connection, the Multi-Club Ownership (MCO) model is largely detrimental. As exemplified by Drogheda United's recent European expulsion, most fans face disappointment when their club adopts MCO.
Answer to myself: it might, actually...
CAS reinforces the prominence of UEFA rules to the expense of Drogheda... The club and its 'non-compliant' investors have accepted the verdict on a press release. Who's next ?
CAS reinforces the prominence of UEFA rules to the expense of Drogheda... The club and its 'non-compliant' investors have accepted the verdict on a press release. Who's next ?
June 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Answer to myself: it might, actually...
CAS reinforces the prominence of UEFA rules to the expense of Drogheda... The club and its 'non-compliant' investors have accepted the verdict on a press release. Who's next ?
CAS reinforces the prominence of UEFA rules to the expense of Drogheda... The club and its 'non-compliant' investors have accepted the verdict on a press release. Who's next ?
"And each time a solution was found and approved by UEFA to allow both clubs to play.
But not this year."
Is this the beginning of the end of the unregulated MCO party?
But not this year."
Is this the beginning of the end of the unregulated MCO party?
Here’s this year’s fix to UEFA’s multi-club ownership nightmare
As noted American philosopher Biggie Smalls once said: “Mo’ money, mo’ problems”. And while the Notorious B.I.G. was rapping about the perils of the big money hip-hop lifestyle, he could just as easil...
www.eureporter.co
June 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
"And each time a solution was found and approved by UEFA to allow both clubs to play.
But not this year."
Is this the beginning of the end of the unregulated MCO party?
But not this year."
Is this the beginning of the end of the unregulated MCO party?
Hubris at the top like never before in the last few decades
Some have felt Infantino has started speaking like Trump
2026 is expected to spark a "football gold rush" in a "new frontier", that could start a truly globalised game (superclubs playing everywhere), ironically driven by the anti-globalist agenda
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
2026 is expected to spark a "football gold rush" in a "new frontier", that could start a truly globalised game (superclubs playing everywhere), ironically driven by the anti-globalist agenda
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
How Trump and Fifa are creating the ‘MAGA World Cup’
Gianni Infantino is having his ‘dignity’ questioned, explains Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney, as the Fifa chief cosies up to Trump ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico
www.independent.co.uk
March 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Hubris at the top like never before in the last few decades
More on the Giants / 6th Street deal
San Francisco Giants Form Strategic Partnership with Global Investment Firm Sixth Street
The San Francisco Giants and Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, today announced a new strategic partnership. Sixth Street’s significant new equi...
www.businesswire.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
More on the Giants / 6th Street deal
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In desperate need of therapy and intervention
March 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
In desperate need of therapy and intervention
European football remains far from mature enough to see these kinds of structures unfold in the exact same way, yet it gives an idea of the vision that is driving PE players like 6th Street when they invest into sports assets:
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Private equity firm Sixth Street has invested in the San Francisco Giants in a deal that includes both the MLB team and its real estate efforts in the city’s downtown waterfront.
Sixth Street Buys 10% Stake in MLB’s Giants, Real Estate Project
Sixth Street has bought about 10% of the San Francisco Giants, a deal that includes the Mission Rock development on the city's waterfront.
www.sportico.com
March 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
European football remains far from mature enough to see these kinds of structures unfold in the exact same way, yet it gives an idea of the vision that is driving PE players like 6th Street when they invest into sports assets:
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It’s been 30 years that “USA can dominate football in 5-15 year“ lol
Interview with Pochettino:
- not yet having a green card and the pressure of Trump
- USA can dominate football in 5-15 years
- managing a national team when you want control of fitness
- Guardiola is now a "real manager", and better coach
- Chelsea/Spurs
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
- not yet having a green card and the pressure of Trump
- USA can dominate football in 5-15 years
- managing a national team when you want control of fitness
- Guardiola is now a "real manager", and better coach
- Chelsea/Spurs
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Mauricio Pochettino: ‘Trump asked if US can win the World Cup’
The United States head coach tells Miguel Delaney why the country could be about to ‘dominate’ football ahead of the co-hosting the 2026 tournament
www.independent.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
It’s been 30 years that “USA can dominate football in 5-15 year“ lol
Eyes on a a potential Qatari, that would cement and solidify the country's influence strategy in the world of sports...
Tottenham to agree takeover deal? Stefan Borson drops verdict after new arrival
Football Insider has been told by Stefan Borson a Tottenham takeover verdict after a new arrival has been confirmed.
www.footballinsider247.com
March 17, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Eyes on a a potential Qatari, that would cement and solidify the country's influence strategy in the world of sports...
There you go... "set to profit", really ?
'Rangers set to profit from Leeds partnership' as player swap mooted
Football Insider has been told by Keith Wyness that Rangers are set to benefit greatly from their imminent partnership with Leeds United.
www.footballinsider247.com
March 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
There you go... "set to profit", really ?
Multi-club investors testing the mono-club, light touch holding model is like the most avid FX trader discovering he would have generated more return by placing his funds on an Stock-Index ETF...
‘They’ve been so much better without our interference” – Jim Ratcliffe opens up on INEOS-owned Nice
Manchester United minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has opened up on the second football club he owns a stake in in Europe’s top 5 leagues: OGC Nice. INEOS acquired Les Aiglons in 2019 for a r...
sports.yahoo.com
March 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Multi-club investors testing the mono-club, light touch holding model is like the most avid FX trader discovering he would have generated more return by placing his funds on an Stock-Index ETF...
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Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe’s net worth is down from a high of $29 billion in 2021 to $13.5 billion 💸
Financial issues at Old Trafford don't tell the whole picture of his concerns.
Financial issues at Old Trafford don't tell the whole picture of his concerns.
Man United Owner’s Business Woes Extend to U.S. Auto Recall
Ineos Automotive, the brainchild of Ratcliffe formed from a London bar, is losing money rapidly and is now embroiled in a production controversy.
www.sportico.com
March 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe’s net worth is down from a high of $29 billion in 2021 to $13.5 billion 💸
Financial issues at Old Trafford don't tell the whole picture of his concerns.
Financial issues at Old Trafford don't tell the whole picture of his concerns.
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First-year president of business operations Melanie Harris sensed when she arrived that the team’s desperation to emerge from the NBA basement extended beyond the court.
But the sudden turnaround has surprised even her.
But the sudden turnaround has surprised even her.
Pistons’ Historic NBA Turnaround Drives Better Business Results
The Detroit Pistons are playing their best basketball in a decade, reviving the fans' collective spirits as well as business at Little Caesars Arena.
www.sportico.com
March 13, 2025 at 11:46 PM
First-year president of business operations Melanie Harris sensed when she arrived that the team’s desperation to emerge from the NBA basement extended beyond the court.
But the sudden turnaround has surprised even her.
But the sudden turnaround has surprised even her.
Great piece of work by @migueldelaney.bsky.social (as usual). Just like in many other aspect of our lives and the economy, the Covid crisis has led to lasting changes, some we are only yet to measure the impact of...
Five years ago today, Arteta was feeling symptoms, which brought calls no one wanted but everyone expected
The main memory of the Covid shutdown was shock, and the need for instant decisions
But it has led to huge lasting changes for football
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
The main memory of the Covid shutdown was shock, and the need for instant decisions
But it has led to huge lasting changes for football
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
American money and Premier League power: How Covid changed football
Five years on from the pandemic’s outbreak in the UK, Miguel Delaney speaks to executives inside English football who watched as Covid-19 changed the face of the beautiful game
www.independent.co.uk
March 13, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Great piece of work by @migueldelaney.bsky.social (as usual). Just like in many other aspect of our lives and the economy, the Covid crisis has led to lasting changes, some we are only yet to measure the impact of...
The MCO gold diggers keep flocking in droves towards the investment-seeking clubs and leagues of Europe (Episode 459)
Explained: The 49ers' proposed takeover of Rangers - and the impact on Leeds
www.nytimes.com
March 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The MCO gold diggers keep flocking in droves towards the investment-seeking clubs and leagues of Europe (Episode 459)
The yearly UEFA finance bible has been out for a week now, here are the key facts and figures that struck my mind reading at that publication
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Record annual revenue increase reported in latest European Club Finance and Investment Landscape
Comprehensive UEFA review showcases €2.9 billion year-on-year increase, demonstrating the ever-increasing interest in the game.
www.uefa.com
March 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The yearly UEFA finance bible has been out for a week now, here are the key facts and figures that struck my mind reading at that publication
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Interesting piece on Chelsea’s owners management style and objectives and how it translates into the reality of the club’s day to to day operations
Clearlake: How they do business, how It translates to Chelsea & why they do want to win
They're our majority owners and most fans don't like them. So what is their way of operating?
siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com
February 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Interesting piece on Chelsea’s owners management style and objectives and how it translates into the reality of the club’s day to to day operations
« A la LeBron » lol… is it the new synonym for nepotism?
A LeBron-like takeover in MLS? Lionel Messi's Inter Miami power play is now complete
Inter Miami is now Team Messi through and through, but can a superstar-GM, à la LeBron James, succeed in Major League Soccer?
sports.yahoo.com
February 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
« A la LeBron » lol… is it the new synonym for nepotism?
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When 2025 is over, Netflix's "Court of Gold" will emerge as the year's best sports documentary, writes @richarddeitsch.
"It’s that good."
How ‘Court of Gold’ set the standard ⤵️
http://dlvr.it/TJ4573
"It’s that good."
How ‘Court of Gold’ set the standard ⤵️
http://dlvr.it/TJ4573
Netflix’s ‘Court of Gold’ sets the standard for sports documentaries in 2025
When 2025 is over, Netflix's "Court of Gold" will emerge as the year's best sports documentary, says Richard Deitsch.
dlvr.it
February 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
When 2025 is over, Netflix's "Court of Gold" will emerge as the year's best sports documentary, writes @richarddeitsch.
"It’s that good."
How ‘Court of Gold’ set the standard ⤵️
http://dlvr.it/TJ4573
"It’s that good."
How ‘Court of Gold’ set the standard ⤵️
http://dlvr.it/TJ4573
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Performance is about holding onto contrasting forces. We must...
-Care deeply, but let go
-Try hard, but be relaxed
-Set big goals, but be able to let go of the
outcome
-Be obsessive on the field, but able to take the jersey off.
-Identify with our pursuit, but don't attach
-Care deeply, but let go
-Try hard, but be relaxed
-Set big goals, but be able to let go of the
outcome
-Be obsessive on the field, but able to take the jersey off.
-Identify with our pursuit, but don't attach
February 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Performance is about holding onto contrasting forces. We must...
-Care deeply, but let go
-Try hard, but be relaxed
-Set big goals, but be able to let go of the
outcome
-Be obsessive on the field, but able to take the jersey off.
-Identify with our pursuit, but don't attach
-Care deeply, but let go
-Try hard, but be relaxed
-Set big goals, but be able to let go of the
outcome
-Be obsessive on the field, but able to take the jersey off.
-Identify with our pursuit, but don't attach
As we are close to the end of a clear 'entry wave' of investors, the most fascinating side of this story may only materialise when the 'exit wave' starts to unfold. If these 'smarter' investors do not generate their expected return after 5-10yrs, football ecosystem is in for a troubled period.
M&A Insights: The rise of smarter, better-prepared football investors is reshaping the market | Off The Pitch
offthepitch.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
As we are close to the end of a clear 'entry wave' of investors, the most fascinating side of this story may only materialise when the 'exit wave' starts to unfold. If these 'smarter' investors do not generate their expected return after 5-10yrs, football ecosystem is in for a troubled period.
Portuguese football appears to be one of the prime targets for multi-club expansion these days, w/ many lured by the potential access to LatAm players through such proxy. Hopes, cheap bargains, beliefs and seemingly compelling arguments but very little proof on the effectiveness of MCO.
Grupo Élite Expands Its Horizons with Purchase of Portuguese Football Club Tondela
Grupo Élite, the majority shareholder of Racing de Ferrol, is making headlines with its recent acquisition of the Portuguese football club Tondela, which currently leads the country's second division
www.footboom1.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Portuguese football appears to be one of the prime targets for multi-club expansion these days, w/ many lured by the potential access to LatAm players through such proxy. Hopes, cheap bargains, beliefs and seemingly compelling arguments but very little proof on the effectiveness of MCO.
“He has also evolved into one of the best athletes in the world“…
Jannik Sinner’s biggest opponent is off the court after astounding rise to the top | Tumaini Carayol
Italian has enjoyed a sublime 2024 on tour but Wada’s appeal after he was cleared over two positive doping tests looms ahead
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2024 at 11:12 AM
“He has also evolved into one of the best athletes in the world“…
Just the beginning of a big capital development story
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Real Madrid Chairman Aims to Change Club’s Ownership Model
Real Madrid, the 15-time European football champion, is seeking a major corporate shake-up that would hand over ownership to club members, effectively opening the door to third-party investors.
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Just the beginning of a big capital development story
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