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Check out the latest Footballco Business Podcast Newsletter for some of the highlights from our conversation with the CEO and MD of Lega Serie A USA, Andy Mitchell. Andy joined us to discuss Serie A's US strategy, the importance of Italian culture in the US to grow fandom and the importance of talents like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie. To listen to the show in full, search 'Footballco Podcast' wherever you get your podcasts or click the links in the description.

Not quite the Ballon d'Or, but in January GOAL's Front Three racked up more than 70 million views on YouTube alone, making it the fourth most watched UK sports channel on the platform! It's 2025, and we're just getting started. Congratulations to Xavi Sanchez, Yani Ourabah, David K., Julian Lopez-Cascante, Juwon Musa, Ignacio Zambello, Jack Jeffery, Patrick Gleeson, Fer Lopez ⚽, David Milner, Alex Richards, Jay Legate, Mohnish Patel and the whole Footballco Audience Team.

January saw us enter a Women's Euro year and it was a great month for women's football across Footballco's portfolio of brands. Here are some of the highlights... We spent time quizzing Manchester City Women's Kerstin Casparij and Manchester United Women's Celin Bizet about all things off and on the pitch - https://lnkd.in/e5ad3ASD & https://lnkd.in/eWCSmJQg Welcomed National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Rookie and Midfielder of the Year Croix Bethune to the INDIVISA Show to discuss injuries, fashion and much more! https://lnkd.in/e3UBqx8d Hung out with Alex Scott, Steph Houghton and Gilly Flaherty at the 2024 WSL Hall of Fame event - https://lnkd.in/eprHJK_b Analysed the eight Lionesses in need of big second halves of the Women's Super League - https://lnkd.in/e7xF8HPd Covered Naomi Girma's world-record transfer from San Diego Wave to Chelsea Football Club. https://lnkd.in/esPMJTTk Looked at Millie Bright's investment in female-founded sports bra brand Maaree - https://lnkd.in/e7gEiFBd

It was a privilege to have Footballco CEO Juan Delgado on the Leaders in Sport Podcast. Juan discussed how Footballco brands are evolving and succeeding in a challenging media landscape and why we're in a great place to dominate during the forthcoming Women's Euro and Men's World Cup. From AI and ticket sales to events and community-focused brands, there was a lot to cover! Thanks to James Emmett and David Cushnan for the opportunity.

With us deep into Fashion Week season, we're joined on the Footballco Business Podcast by fashion and sports culture journalist Daniel-Yaw Miller. Dan joins us to discuss the latest trends in fashion and football, the stories between the biggest football and fashion collabs of 2024, his predictions for this year, and much more, including: 🔴 Arsenal F.C x LABRUM London ⚽️ [ART OF FOOTBALL], C.P. Company, adidas and the appeal of terrace culture 🇫🇷 Why LVMH's Arnault family bought Paris FC and did they buy the wrong Parisian club? 👹 AC Milan x Off-White 🏆 Dan builds his football fashion dream team 🥶 Cole Palmer Listen now with the link in the comments 👇

We're looking forward to working with Mola Italia to keep fans informed and entertained as the Champions League's league phase reaches its climax. With a huge 18 matches kicking off at the same time, journalists from Calciomercato, GOAL and Ilbianconero will join MolaTV for a live TV broadcast from Milan and Turin. Fans can also watch the show on GOAL's Italian YouTube channel. Best of luck to Simone Gambino, Romeo Agresti and Federico Zanon - there's going to be a lot to keep up with!

We're 500 days away from what’s expected to be the biggest World Cup ever, with 48 teams playing across the US, Mexico and Canada.... To mark this milestone, we asked more than 2,500 GOAL fans about their expectations and plans for 2026. 🇺🇸 80% of US fans say the 2026 FIFA World Cup has the power to take soccer’s popularity to the next level in the US 🌎 72% of fans outside the US think America will be a great host nation for WC26 😀 56% of US fans think they will enjoy the tournament more in the new, expanded format 🗽 Global fans are most interested in visiting New York (58%) and Miami (54%) for matches ✈️ 63% of global fans would plan to stay in the US / Canada / Mexico for 2+ weeks as part of their World Cup trip 💷 52% of UK fans planning a trip for the World Cup would budget £4k+ for the experience Want to know more? DM us, or contact your Footballco sales representative to learn how you can make the most of the FIFA World Cup 2026!

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life looks like for someone working in #womensfootball media? Here's a glimpse from Social Media Manager for INDIVISA, Grace Nolan. Want to join Grace and grow your career at Footballco? Check out our current openings, including some in women's football, by clicking the link in the comments. #MoreWomenInFootball

Food, fashion and travel. On the latest Footballco Business Podcast, Lega Serie A USA CEO and MD Andy Mitchell discusses how Americans' love for everything Italian drives their interest in Serie A. You can listen now by clicking the link in the comments. Also on the show... 🇺🇸 Could Serie A games be played in the US? ⚽️ Looking beyond clubs with USMNT players 👕 KIt culture 🏟️ The role of travel, tourism and live games

We're proud to have had our SVP for the Middle East, Andy Jackson, contribute to NEOM's new report on the rise of women's football in Saudi Arabia, produced in partnership with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Footballco operates multiple football media brands in the region which cover the women's game, including the Arabic editions of GOAL and INDIVISA, Kooora, and the gen-z focused YouTube show, Yalla Girl. Jan Paterson, Managing Director of NEOM Sport, said: “This report, created in collaboration with our contributors, is our way of truly understanding the landscape – where we are, what obstacles lie ahead and how the future could look. "But it’s about more than just football. It’s about providing more opportunities for women and demonstrating the far-reaching impact that sport can have on individuals and communities. "Alongside the AFC, we aim to play our part in unlocking the full potential of women’s sport, by telling the story of how key stakeholders are redefining football and empowering women across the Kingdom.” ‘Pioneering Change: Women’s Football in Saudi Arabia’ can be downloaded now from the NEOM website: https://lnkd.in/etDTHMXv