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When considering multi-club ownership in football, owners should recognise the strategic value of including India in their portfolio. With the growing popularity of Indian football leagues (Indian Super League and even the new Super League Kerala) and a massive fan base for European leagues, expanding into the Indian market offers significant business potential. This move taps into a passionate and sizeable audience while aligning with rising commercial opportunities in Indian football. Integrating Indian clubs into a multi-club ownership model can enhance brand presence, leverage cross-market synergies, and contribute to the global expansion of football. ⚽️🇮🇳 #football #multiclubownership #india #asia #expansion #footballbusiness

🔗 Multi-Club Ownership in Football: A Game-Changer for the Industry ⚽️ Multi-Club Ownership (MCO) is rapidly reshaping global football. According to Pitchbook, more than 40% of clubs in Europe’s top 5 leagues are now part of MCOs in the 2024/2025 season. Here's a deep dive into what MCO entails and why it matters... ✅ Key Benefits of MCO: ▪️Talent Development and Transfer Synergies: Feeder clubs nurture young talents, optimizing player development and transfers. ▪️Financial Stability and Investment: Shared resources and distributed investments enhance financial stability and efficiency. ▪️Brand Expansion and Marketing: Expands global reach and engages diverse fan bases through cross-promotion. ▪️Strategic Collaboration: Aligning playing styles and management practices enhances strategic coherence. ▪️Sponsorships and Partnerships: Creates shared commercial opportunities and global partnerships. ▪️Infrastructure and Facilities Sharing: Cost savings through shared training facilities and medical resources. ▪️Knowledge and Expertise: Leveraging best practices across clubs improves performance and management. ▪️Fan Engagement: Expands global fan bases through consistent brand experiences. ❗ Challenges and Risks: 🔻 Conflict of Interest: Ethical concerns when clubs with shared ownership compete. 🔻 Regulatory Scrutiny: Complex compliance with diverse regulations, such as UEFA's Article 5. 🔻 Transparency Issues: Complex ownership structures can raise concerns among stakeholders. 🔻 Competitive Balance: MCOs may exacerbate wealth concentration, widening the gap between elite and smaller clubs. ➕ Notable Examples of MCO: ▶ City Football Group: Manchester City (England), New York City FC (USA), Melbourne City FC (Australia) ▶ Red Bull GmbH: RB Leipzig (Germany), FC Red Bull Salzburg (Austria), Red Bull Bragantino (Brazil) ▶ 777 Partners: Everton (England), Hertha BSC (Germany), Genoa (Italy). Pacific Media Group: Barnsley FC (England), AS Nancy (France), FC Thun (Switzerland) ▶ David Blitzer (Bolt Football Holdings): Crystal Palace (England), Augsburg (Germany), SK Beveren (Belgium) ⚖ Regulatory Landscape: ↪ UEFA Article 5: Prohibits clubs under the same ownership from competing in the same European competition, with recent exceptions when the FIFA allowed Manchester City and Girona FC, both majority-owned by the City Football Group, to compete in the Champions League due to significant changes in the management structure ↪ FIFA Loan Cap: From July 2024, clubs can only have six players loaned in and out simultaneously to prevent excessive loaning Multi-club ownership is driving new dynamics in football management. While offering strategic advantages, it also brings ethical and regulatory challenges that must be balanced to maintain the sport's integrity. ⚽ 🚩 #footballbusiness #sportmanagement #multiclubownership #tobesports

🔗 Multi Club Ownership in Football, focus on strategic benefits, risks and challenges, the biggest MCO investment groups and a view on the regulatory landscape! 📈✔️ Check it out! 📲 #footballbusiness #sportmanagement #multiclubownership #tobesports

Rethinking Leadership in Nigerian Sports: Lessons from Paris 2024 Olympics The Paris 2024 Olympics have come and gone, leaving Nigeria with a sobering reality check. Despite a strong contingent of athletes, the country failed to secure a single medal, while Nigerians representing other nations shone brightly on the world stage. This paradox raises fundamental questions about leadership in Nigerian sports. As Nelson Mandela once said, "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." Case Studies: Here’s an overview of eight athletes of Nigerian descent who won medals representing other nations at the Paris 2024 Olympics: ✓ Yemisi Ogunleye (Germany): Event: Women’s Shot Put Medal: Gold Yemisi Ogunleye, born in Germany to a Nigerian father. This victory marked Germany’s first gold in the event since 1996. ✓ Salwa Eid Naser (Bahrain): Event: Women’s 400m Medal: Silver Salwa Eid Naser, originally born as Ebelechukwu Agbapuonwu in Nigeria, switched allegiance to Bahrain in 2014. ✓ Annette Echikunwoke (USA): Event: Women’s Hammer Throw Medal: Silver Annette Echikunwoke, was born in Ohio to Nigerian parents. ✓ Michael Olise (France): Event: Men’s Football Medal: Silver Michael Olise was born in France, to a Nigerian father. ✓ Samu Omorodion (Spain): Event: Men’s Football Medal: Gold ✓ Barthelemy Chinenyeze (France): Event: Men’s Volleyball Medal: Gold Chinenyeze is a French volleyball player who gained prominence by leading the French national team to a gold medal in men’s volleyball. ✓ Victoria Ohuruogu (Great Britain): Event: 4x400m Relay Medal: Bronze Victoria Ohuruogu, is the younger sister of Christine Ohuruogu, a former Olympic gold medalist, and has followed in her footsteps by contributing to Britain’s success in the relay. ✓ Femi “Bam” Adebayo (USA): Event: Men’s Basketball Medal: Gold Femi Bam Adebayo, is born to a Nigerian father. He is a prominent NBA player known for his defensive prowess and versatility on the court. Reflection: Nigeria's poor performance at the Olympics is a symptom of deeper issues in sports development and leadership. The country's inability to provide adequate support, infrastructure, and training for athletes has led to a brain drain, with many talented Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad. Call to Action: It's time for a paradigm shift in Nigerian sports leadership. We must invest in grassroots development, provide world-class infrastructure, and empower athletes to reach their full potential. The future of Nigerian sports depends on it. What do you think? Kindly share your thoughts! Follow: Amb. CLETUS OKOH DM me for #Collaboration #CletusOkoh #LeadershipCoaching #LeadershipSkills #LeadershipExcellence #FelanioEdutainment #Addrf #KingslandFoundation #NigerianSports #LeadershipMatters #Paris2024 #Olympics #SportsDevelopment #GrassrootsInitiatives #EmpoweringAthletes #NigeriaRising

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🏅 Some reflections from myself, richard baka & Tracy Taylor on recent Olympic funding proposal. The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has unveiled a bold new strategy to boost financial support for sports, from table tennis to basketball. By allowing individual sports to market the Olympic rings independently, the AOC aims to inject much-needed revenue into sports facing financial challenges. However, challenges lie ahead, including capability gaps and governance hurdles. Nevertheless, with an estimated $2 billion needed by 2032 for high-performance sports, innovative funding solutions are crucial. Learn more about this dynamic shift in Olympic funding and its potential impact on sports across Australia. #Olympics #SportsFunding #Australia2032 🇦🇺🏓🏀🏊♂️ The University of Queensland International Olympic Committee – IOC

How is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia quickly becoming the combat sports capital of the world? There are exciting developments in MMA and sports growth underway in Saudi Arabia, as Danny Townsend, CEO of SRJ Sports Investments, discusses the impactful partnership with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). In this excellent piece of coverage by Timothy JR Wheaton, who's out there right now, we learned about how this collaboration is aiming to elevate combat sports in the region, starting with the PFL vs. Bellator event tomorrow on February 24 at the Riyadh Season | موسم الرياض. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to expand into other regions, including the Middle East, Australia, and Latin America. The partnership between SRJ and PFL is focused on promoting fitness, sport, and providing pathways for young aspiring MMA athletes in Saudi Arabia. Townsend emphasizes the importance of localizing global sports to create world-class events that inspire participation and excellence in sports within the kingdom. Peter Murray, CEO of the PFL, aligns this effort with Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to develop a world-class MMA ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. This endeavor includes working with the Saudi MMA Federation and other sports federations to nurture talent from the grassroots level to the professional stage. Townsend also highlights the broader vision of developing a robust sports economy in Saudi Arabia, capable of hosting world-class events and fostering champions in MMA and other sports. This vision represents a significant opportunity for Saudi athletes and the sports sector as a whole. As the PFL, Saudi Arabia, and SRJ Sports Investments kick off their collaboration with the upcoming event, it marks the beginning of a promising journey towards achieving these ambitious goals in the sports industry. 🌟 #sportsbusiness #investements #mena #mma via Arabs MMA LLC

We recently had the pleasure of publishing another analysis on African Club Football in fcbusiness Magazine and would like to congratulate Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. 🇿🇦 for winning the inaugural Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) #AfricanLeague. fcbusiness Magazine also shared a great interview with Benoit YOU from ASEC Mimosas 🇨🇮, and here are the key outcomes. Follow us for more, as we recently launched our #WhatsApp channel that summarizes articles specifically addressed to club football executives. https://lnkd.in/dMK_UCxA ASEC Mimosas' Legacy and Strategy: 🏆 > ASEC Mimosas, known for producing talents like #YayaTouré and #Gervinho, continues to be a talent hub. > Recent focus on retaining local talents longer and facing increased competition from other African training centres. Tackling Talent Drain to Europe: 🌐 > Emphasizes good governance and competitive leagues in Africa. > Investing in facilities and coaching to make playing in home countries more appealing. Africa's FIFA World Cup Potential: 🏆⚽ > Benoit You believes Africa can win a World Cup in the next decade. > Countries like Nigeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Algeria have the potential. Challenges for African Clubs: 🚧 > Diverse challenges across different regions. > Need for better organisation, development strategies, and quality training. > Emphasizing the improvement of national leagues and broadcasting to compete with European football. 🔗https://lnkd.in/das6uE6p

As always, @Petronas leveraged well on their @BA_Malaysia sponsorship via the recent #PMO2024. The best Malaysian brand at leveraging by far. Contrast that with the Junior Hockey World Cup and the current @Paris2024 hockey qualifier, @Tenaga_Nasional can do much more. For the most popular sport in Malaysia, there is also a sense of missed opportunity by @FAM_Malaysia sponsors due to their poor leveraging of Harimau Malaya’s journey in the current #AFCAsianCup2023 Sponsors can do more. The power of sport is there for the taking. It takes the correct approach to sponsorship; Return on Objective based. #SportsMarketing101 #Sponsorship101

Collaborations between clubs and franchises have been the cornerstone of success in sports like football and basketball, paving the way for mutual growth. As we witness the international volleyball landscape evolving, especially in Asia (Indonesia, India, Japan, South Korea) and the USA (Pro Volleyball League, LOVB League, Athletes Unlimited), it's evident that the era of strategic collaborations is upon us. Exploring possibilities jointly with a top-level volleyball club from a developed league can bring several benefits to your team/franchise: 1️⃣ Player development excellence: - Access to top-notch coaching expertise and advanced training methodologies. - Exposure to higher-level competition through joint training sessions and friendly matches. 2️⃣ State-of-the-Art facilities: - Utilize high-quality training facilities, equipment, and infrastructure for an enhanced player experience. - Cost-sharing opportunities for resources, making quality facilities more accessible. 3️⃣ Brand building and exposure: - Boost visibility and recognition through joint initiatives, events, and media coverage. - Attract potential sponsors and partners interested in supporting collaborative efforts. 4️⃣ Talent exchange and recruitment: - Explore player exchange programs, offering players exposure to different playing styles and environments. - Access scouting opportunities to identify and recruit promising players for your team. 5️⃣ Long-term sustainability: - Transfer knowledge and best practices in club management, administration, and organizational structure. - Contribute to the long-term sustainability of your organization by learning from successful clubs. 🤝 Let's explore possibilities together! At IVMI Sport, we specialize in strategic planning, athletic development, video analytics clinics, international development, and more. Our vast international volleyball network positions us as the ideal partner for your journey towards success. 📩 Contact us for a discussion! If you're ready to propel your club to new heights through collaboration, we invite interested parties to reach out. Let's discuss how your team/franchise can leverage our extensive network and expertise for unparalleled growth. #development #volleyball