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⚽️ Morning Snapshot 👔 Youri Mulder has been appointed interim director of football at FC Schalke 04. 👔 Matthew Roberts has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Scunthorpe United Football Club. 💰 Heart of Midlothian FC have reported an overall loss of €5.25 million for the financial year ending 30 June 2024. 🤝 Real Betis Balompié have partnered with This Is FC88 to launch a new line of official products focused on creative recycling. 🤝 Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol and the basketball team Club Baloncesto Valladolid SAD have extended their partnership agreement until 30 June 2025. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment

⚽️ Morning Snapshot 👔 FC Internazionale Milano have appointed Giorgio Ricci as their new chief revenue officer. 👔 Liverpool Football Club have promoted Kate (Pratt) Theobald to commercial director, succeeding Ben Latty, who stepped up to chief commercial officer at the end of last season. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment

Aston Villa's rise in the The Premier League to a remarkable 4th place in 2023/24 is paying dividends in revenue, but it comes at a cost. Despite a record turnover fueled by league and matchday revenue, Aston Villa Football Club’s high expenses and player amortisation have left the club bracing for substantial EBIT losses. With UEFA Champions League participation, there’s potential for the club to reshape its finances – but challenges remain. Read our forecast 👇 https://lnkd.in/dsqqCThZ #FootballFinance #SportsBusiness #Football #Finance #SportsBiz #Intelligence #Data

⚽️ Morning Snapshot 👔 TSG Hoffenheim Fußball-Spielbetriebs GmbH have appointed Daniel Stolpe as director of media, international affairs, and associations. 🤝 FC Bayern München and Zeotap, a German data software solutions provider, have entered into a multi-year partnership. 🤝 Club Atlético de Madrid and K8 have signed a sponsorship agreement for the next two seasons, making K8 the club’s official Asian betting partner. 🤝 Tottenham Hotspur Football Club have named FURSYS GROUP(퍼시스그룹) as their official furniture manufacturing partner. 🤝 Atalanta B.C. and pasta company La Molisana Spa have announced a new partnership for the 2024/25 season. 🤝 Sheffield United Football Club have introduced S2S Group as the club's official data management partner for the 2024/25 season. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment

In an interview with Off The Pitch, Norwich City Football Club's sporting director, Ben Knapper, shares insights into the club’s new, long-term strategy. Rather than focusing solely on promotion, Norwich is aiming to build a squad capable of competing—and staying—in The Premier League. Full interview 👇 #FootballFinance #SportsBusiness #Football #Finance #SportsBiz #Intelligence #Data #Newsletter #Insights

⚽️ Morning Snapshot 👔 Youssef Debbagh ي. has been appointed CEO of Moroccan club Wydad Athletic Club S.A. 🤝 Real Betis Balompié and Alompe Autocares- Alompe Coaches have extended their sponsorship agreement until 30 June 2027. 🤝 AZ Alkmaar and Tourismusverband Zell-Gerlos have renewed their partnership for three years, now set to run until mid-2028. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment

Alex Muzio, president of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise SCRL (RUSG) and head of the Union of European Clubs, is leading the call for reform in football’s governance. Under his leadership, RUSG has become a remarkable success story, using data-driven strategies to challenge Belgium’s top teams despite operating on a fraction of their budgets. However, Muzio warns that football is at a crossroads, with outdated governance structures leaving clubs vulnerable to legal disputes and external pressures. 1. Why is Alex Muzio advocating for change in football governance? Muzio points to the rising tide of legal challenges as a sign that the governance structures in football are no longer effective. He believes that consistent losses in court show a need for modernized, transparent decision-making that better serves clubs, players, and fans alike. 2. What role has data played in RUSG’s success under Muzio’s leadership? Data analytics has been central to RUSG’s achievements, allowing the club to identify undervalued talent and compete strategically against much wealthier teams. This approach has seen the club promoted, compete in European leagues, and challenge Belgium’s top teams. 3. How does Muzio’s Union of European Clubs (UEC) differ from the European Club Association (ECA)? The UEC aims for equitable representation, with each member having one vote, regardless of club size. Unlike the ECA, which is closely tied to UEFA, the UEC focuses on advocating for better governance, independent from existing dominant bodies like FIFA and UEFA. Read the interview 👇 https://lnkd.in/dwEdi4G9 #SportsBusiness #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #Forecast #Data #Tech #Intelligence

⚽️ Morning Snapshot 👔 Pablo Longoria, president of Olympique de Marseille, and Jean-Pierre Caillot, president of Stade de Reims, have been elected vice-presidents of the LFP - Ligue de Football Professionnel. 👔 RSC Anderlecht and their sporting director, Jesper Fredberg, have mutually agreed to part ways. 💰 Cagliari Calcio closed the 2023/24 financial year with a reported loss of €3.6 million. 🤝 Leeds United have renewed their partnership with adidas. 🤝 Swansea City Football Club have entered a new partnership with City Moves, a global relocation and storage company, which will serve as an official club partner until the end of the 2024-25 season. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment

⚽️ Morning Snapshot 👔 Julien Zamberk is set to assume the role of CFO at Eintracht Frankfurt on 1 November. 👔 Zoe Webber, Norwich City Football Club's executive director, has been named the new Championship representative on the EFL (English Football League) Board. 👔 Manchester City Football Club have appointed Therese Sjögran as the club’s women’s director of football. 🤝 AS Monaco and Strikerz Inc., creators of the online football game UFL, have renewed their partnership until 2026. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment

⚽️ Morning Snapshot 👔 Jose Gonzalez-Dans Vazquez has joined Sevilla FC's board of directors as general director. 👔 FRANCK THIVILIER has been appointed performance director for the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF). 👔 Chief Executive Claus Steinlein has been elected as working chairman of the Board at FC Midtjylland, succeeding Cliff Crown. 💰 FC Schalke 04 have reported figures for their shortened financial year (6 months), showing a turnover of €74.3 million and a net loss of €0.6 million. 🤝 Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) has reached an agreement with MAPFRE, which will see the Copa del Rey renamed to ‘Copa del Rey MAPFRE’ under the sponsorship. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment