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Roger Hampel Image: Sportsfile/Dundalk FC Dundalk FC has confirmed a change in club ownership and leadership, with Chris Clinton acquiring a 65% shareholding previously held by former director John Temple. Following the acquisition, Clinton will assume the role of club chairperson with immediate effect and will oversee the formation of a new management board in the coming days. The announcement marks a significant step for the League of Ireland Premier Division club as it pre

Roger Hampel Image: Athletic Club Athletic Club and the National Football League (NFL) have announced the start of their new collaboration with a Thanksgiving Watch Party set to take place on November 27 at San Mamés. The event marks the first milestone in a strategic partnership between the Basque football club and the world’s most-watched sports league, aimed at promoting cross-cultural engagement and expanding Athletic’s international footprint. A Strategic Collaboration B

Roger Hampel Image: AC Milan AC Milan has partnered with French winter-sports brand Rossignol to launch a special capsule collection for the 2025 winter season, merging high-performance mountain gear with Milanese elegance. The collaboration, born from the club’s Clubhouse lifestyle platform, marks another step in AC Milan’s effort to expand beyond football and position itself as a global cultural and design brand. Bridging Football and Alpine Performance The Rossignol x AC M

Roger Hampel Image: Apollo Atlético de Madrid has announced that Apollo Sports Capital (ASC), the global sports investment arm of Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO), will become the club’s new majority shareholder, following an agreement with the club’s existing ownership group led by Miguel Ángel Gil, Enrique Cerezo, Quantum Pacific Group, and Ares Management funds. The investment represents one of the most significant ownership transitions in European football this year,

Roger Hampel Image: Rimini Football Club Rimini Football Club has officially confirmed the preliminary agreement for the sale of 100% of its shares from Building Company S.r.l. to a new ownership group led by entrepreneur Nicola Di Matteo. The transaction marks a pivotal transition for the Emilia-Romagna club, as it seeks renewed financial stability and continuity under new management. A Turning Point for Rimini FC Rimini FC According to the official club statement, the preli

Roger Hampel Image: Clube de Regatas do Flamengo Clube de Regatas do Flamengo has achieved a historic financial milestone, surpassing R$1.56 billion ($292 million) in total revenue for the third quarter of 2025 — a new record for Brazilian football, reached even before the year’s conclusion. The results confirm Flamengo’s position as the financial leader in South American football, combining sporting success with strong governance and transparency. Record Results and Strong P

Roger Hampel Image: Birmingham City FC Knighthead Capital Management LLC has completed its full acquisition of Birmingham City Football Club, consolidating control of one of English football’s most historic institutions. Through its affiliate Shelby Companies Limited (Shelby Limited), Knighthead acquired the remaining 51% of shares in Birmingham City Limited previously owned by ZO Future Group (formerly Birmingham Sports Holdings Limited). Following the transaction, Shelby Li

Roger Hampel Image: FC Barcelona FC Barcelona has officially reopened the Spotify Camp Nou, marking the first public event at the redeveloped stadium after nearly 900 days of closure. More than 21,795 fans filled the stands for an open training session that celebrated the return to one of world football’s most iconic venues. The event — part test, part celebration — offered supporters their first look at the new stadium, a key milestone in the ongoing Espai Barça redevelopmen

Roger Hampel Arnault vs. Pinault When Paris FC hosts Stade Rennais on November 7, the encounter will transcend a standard Ligue 1 fixture. The game doubles as a proxy contest between two of France’s most influential business dynasties: Bernard Arnault’s LVMH and François Pinault’s Kering. The former recently became the majority shareholder in Paris FC through Agache Sport, while the latter has owned Stade Rennais since 1998 via the Pinault family. A Rivalry Forged in Luxury —

Roger Hampel Image: DFB The German Football Association (DFB) has announced Zalando as its new main sponsor and strategic partner in a long-term agreement that runs until 2030. The partnership brings together one of Europe’s leading online fashion and lifestyle platforms with Germany’s most prominent sporting organization, integrating sport, fashion, and digital culture under a shared vision of innovation and community. Partnership Overview Zalando As part of the agreement, Z

Roger Hampel Image: FC St. Pauli FC St. Pauli has completed a historic ownership transfer as the Football Cooperative St. Pauli eG (FCSP eG) officially became the majority owner of Millerntor-Stadion, the club’s iconic home. The acquisition was notarized on Thursday, November 6, marking a decisive step in ensuring that the stadium remains under the control of the club’s community and supporters. Community-Based Ownership Model FC St. Pauli Cooperative The FCSP cooperative, fo

Roger Hampel Image: Unspalsh/ Jeroen Bentvelzen Feyenoord is set to gain full control of De Kuip after reaching an agreement to unite the club with Stadion Feijenoord, the company that owns and operates its iconic home ground. The move formalizes the club’s long-term ambition to consolidate ownership and finance the comprehensive redevelopment of one of Europe’s most historic football venues. Ownership Consolidation and Investment Feyenoord De Kuip Feyenoord will acquire newl

Roger Hampel Image: AC Milan AC Milan has announced its 2024/25 consolidated financial results, marking a third consecutive year of profit and setting a new revenue record of €494.5 million, a 10% increase compared to the previous season. The results, presented at the club’s Shareholders’ Meeting, reflect continued business growth and financial stability under RedBird Capital Partners’ ownership and long-term vision. Third Straight Year of Profit and Revenue Growth The Rosson

Roger Hampel Image: FC Porto FC Porto has announced that the logo of the newly established FC Porto Foundation will appear at the center of the team’s jerseys for the upcoming match against FC Utrecht. The initiative, made possible through an agreement between Betano — the club’s main shirt sponsor — and FC Porto, replaces the sponsor’s logo for this European fixture to spotlight the Foundation’s launch and purpose. Social Responsibility and Sustainability FC Porto Foundation

Roger Hampel Image: Zach Rowlandson/Unsplash AC Milan and FC Internazionale Milano have completed the acquisition of the San Siro Great Urban Function, including the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium and its surrounding area, following the signing of the deed of sale with the Municipality of Milan. The transaction marks a pivotal moment for both clubs and the city, opening the door to a new urban and sporting development phase for one of football’s most historic venues. Joint Developme

Roger Hampel Image: MADRING Atlético de Madrid has signed a five-year partnership agreement with IFEMA Madrid to become a Local Event Supporter of the Formula 1 TAG Heuer Spanish Grand Prix, set to take place in the Spanish capital from September 11 to 13, 2026, at the new MADRING circuit. Partnership Overview Atlético de Madrid MADRING Under the agreement, Atlético de Madrid’s Estadio Metropolitano will play a central role in the Grand Prix weekend, hosting the main concert

Roger Hampel Image: FC Barcelona FC Barcelona has announced a new five-year partnership with AMIRI, the American luxury fashion brand, which becomes the club’s Official Formalwear Partner through the 2029/30 season. The collaboration will see AMIRI design and tailor exclusive formalwear for both the men’s and women’s first teams, as well as for the club’s board members and executives. Partnership Overview FC Barcelona AMIRI The partnership merges two worlds — high-performance

Roger Hampel Image: Juventus FC Former Juventus and Italy national team captain Giorgio Chiellini, now serving as Head of Football Institutional Relations at Juventus FC, has been elected as a Federal Councilor representing Lega Serie A on the FIGC (Italian Football Federation) Board. The appointment was confirmed during the Lega Serie A assembly held on Monday, November 3, where Chiellini received 12 votes from member clubs. Strengthening Serie A’s Representation Giorgio Ch

Roger Hampel Credit: Triple Espresso Over the past few years, the “tycoon” genre – management and economic simulation games – has enjoyed a global renaissance. According to Statista data from Q3 2023, simulation games ranked as the third most popular genre among players aged 16–34 , trailing only shooters and action games. Among players aged 35–64, they placed comfortably in the top five . The message is clear: simulation games now attract a wide demographic – from young stra

Roger Hampel Image: Saurav Rastogi/Unsplash FC Bayern München has announced record financial and membership results for the 2024/25 fiscal year at its annual general meeting, confirming the club’s continued growth and strong financial performance. Record Revenue and Operating Results FC Bayern Revenue The German champions reported total consolidated revenue of €978.3 million, representing a 2.8% increase compared to the previous season’s €951.5 million and the highest figure