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💡⚽️ Insight of the week ⚽️💡 In 1999, a crucial turning point for club football occurred when ENIC's ownership of both AEK and Sparta led to a UEFA investigation. This was triggered when both clubs qualified for European competition, raising potential conflicts of interest. As a result, a new rule was implemented that prevented two clubs with the same majority shareholders from facing each other in the same European competition. At the time, this was a somewhat unusual scenario. However, the succeeding years have seen an increase in instances where a single entity owns multiple clubs, turning this once-oddity into a global phenomenon. Consequently, this has ignited further discussions and investigations into club ownership rules and regulations. Should it be the same in women's football or if the rules were 'adjusted' for a period would this allow more money to flow into the women's game and create a better product? I'd love to hear your thoughts 👇👇👇 

https://lnkd.in/gjNaGdpV Our first sports high is rapidly taking shape

During this program, ACBA member Michael R. Gavin will give an introductory overview of the regulation of Olympic sports, a fascinating topic. https://buff.ly/4bNORKT

The resolution of Simona Halep's doping case, resulting in a reduced ban, raises questions about justice in the sport, with her win casting Patrick Mouratoglou, her coach, as the big loser of the issue. This outcome has sparked discussions on the complexities of doping cases and the implications for athletes and their teams. 🎾⚖️ #SimonaHalep #PatrickMouratoglou #TennisJustice #TennisWorldUSA Delve into the implications: https://ow.ly/gTRq50QM9sw

Contributions to an Efficient Governance Structure for Sport: Time for the EESSG Read Roberto Armelin, CPC-A's article included in the 4th edition of the Sport Integrity Journal! Download the full Journal: https://lnkd.in/enCf5EuY

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Navigating expectations: The rise and challenges of Ferencvaros under CEO Pál Orosz As Ferencvárosi Torna Club clinches its sixth consecutive title in Hungary, CEO Pál Orosz continues to push for European success while balancing fan expectations and financial realities. Dive into the dynamics at play within one of Hungary's most storied football clubs. 1: What is the historical significance of Ferencvaros in European football? Ferencvaros boasts a rich legacy in European football, highlighted by their victory in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1965 against Juventus Football Club in Turin. The club's deep roots in Hungarian football are intertwined with national triumphs such as the 1952 Olympic gold and notable matches against England. 2: How has Pál Orosz approached his role as CEO since 2011? Since assuming the role of CEO, Pál Orosz has focused on financial stabilization, branding, and increasing fan engagement. Despite initial financial turmoil, his efforts have rejuvenated the club, leading to increased revenue streams from commercial income and matchday sales, reflecting a stronger, market-oriented approach. 3: What challenges does Ferencvaros face in maintaining its dominance? The main challenges include managing high fan expectations and competing in a relatively weaker Hungarian league. The club is exploring innovative solutions such as forming a new league that involves teams from outside Hungary while retaining their domestic presence to elevate the level of competition. 4: How has Ferencvaros managed fan behavior and matchday experience? Under Pál Orosz's leadership, significant changes were made to enhance the matchday experience, including the implementation of a biometric ticketing system to curb disturbances caused by hardcore Ultras. This has led to a safer, more family-friendly environment, encouraging broader fan attendance and participation. #SportsBusiness #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Intelligence #Investment Learn more 👇

The recent withdrawal of Charlotte Dujardin from the Olympics due to a historic video highlights how past actions can resurface and impact one’s reputation. This incident is a strong reminder of the importance of accountability and transparency, not just in sports, but in all areas of public life.   In today’s digital age, how can we better prepare for and manage the repercussions of our past actions to protect our reputations?   https://lnkd.in/gZ9X7Ss7

Happy to share my latest paper on the widespread practices of clientelism, nepotism, and corruption (as part of institutional memory and continuity) within the Montenegrin Olympic Committee representing a key barrier in reforming the sports ecosystem in Montenegro. The paper confirms that so so-called “specificity of sports autonomy” has been largely misused through bureaucratization of relations, as it rests on a clientelist structure, from setting up closed policy networks to discretionary power exercised especially for transferring public funds to private sports organizations. Consequently, this undermines democratization efforts towards EU integration. As for the global sports movement, it is timely for the IOC to rethink the self-assessment of NOCs governance. 🔗⤵️ https://lnkd.in/d9gVS6xi Molde University College cc Managing Sport and Leisure ENGSO Youth ENGSO International Olympic Committee – IOC European Olympic Committees - EOC Play the Game Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH UNESCO Chair on Governance & Social Responsibility in Sport European Platform for Sport Innovation (EPSI) Council of Europe World Anti-Doping Agency European Sport Congress #sport #sports #Olympics #IOC #corruption #clientelism #nepotism #governance #public #administration #reform #doping

We're proud to see the launch of our report with the European Club Association (ECA) into the "Future of Fandom: Growing the Women's Game". ⚽ It includes insights on fan expectations from women's football, and opportunities to harness the passion around the game to increase engagement and accessibility in the future. 💡 Take a look through the full report below. 📗 If you'd like to hear more about the report, or our wider work on fandom, get in touch! 👋 #marketresearch #womensfootball #fandom