When John Textor bought Olympique Lyonnais in 2022, he promised to build a football empire. His company, Eagle Football Holdings, soon owned clubs across three continents: Lyon, Botafogo (Brazil), and RWD Molenbeek (Belgium) — with a minority stake in Crystal…
In a world where football’s elite chase €100 million transfers, Brighton & Hove Albion has quietly mastered a different game: spotting world-class talent before the rest of Europe even notices. Their model has turned undervalued players into Premier League stars…
Football clubs across the world operate under different ownership structures. These models play a critical role in shaping their financial health, risk balance, decision-making power and long-term sustainability. From fan-owned institutions to state-backed giants and private equity-led takeovers, the way…
African football has long been a source of immense talent, passion, and cultural significance, yet its financial landscape has historically sometimes struggled to match other regions (such as Europe). This was due to structural challenges, limited investment, and obviously governance…
The European Super League (ESL) was one of the most ambitious yet short-lived projects in modern football. Announced in April 2021, it aimed to create an exclusive competition for Europe’s elite clubs, promising higher revenues, financial stability, and greater control…
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have surged into the football world, offering clubs and investors a new way to engage with digital collectibles. For some, these tokens represent a cutting-edge financial innovation capable of diversifying club revenue streams. For others, they’re a…