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Roger Hampel Image: FC Schalke 04 FC Schalke 04 has reported a group net profit of €5.5 million for the 2024/25 financial year, confirming the club’s ongoing progress in restoring financial stability following several challenging seasons. The Bundesliga club met its target of achieving a low- to mid-single-digit million profit, continuing its restructuring plan initiated in previous years. Revenue Growth Driven by Events and Transfers For the 2024/25 season, Schalke recorded

Roger Hampel Image: FC Porto The shareholders of FC Porto SAD have unanimously approved the club’s 2024/25 financial statements, confirming the best result in the organization’s history. The Portuguese club reported a consolidated net profit of €39.2 million, reversing the €21.1 million loss recorded in the previous year. Record Financial Performance FC Porto Profit The 2024/25 financial year marks the first full accounting period under the leadership of the board elected for

Roger Hampel Image: Olympique Lyonnais Olympique Lyonnais has announced a new partnership with Ebury, a London-based global fintech company specializing in cross-border payments, foreign exchange, and business lending. Under the agreement, Ebury becomes the Official Fintech Partner of the club for the 2025/26 season, strengthening its presence in the professional sports sector. Partnership Overview The collaboration gives Ebury brand visibility at Groupama Stadium through LED

Roger Hampel Image: Moahab Saqib/Unsplash Paris Saint-Germain has introduced a new version of its MyParis loyalty program, aimed at providing a more interactive and structured fan engagement experience. The updated platform focuses on gamification, digital access, and family participation, aligning with the club’s broader digital strategy to expand global supporter interaction. Updated Features and Structure The redesigned program centers around the Playzone, a digital space

Roger Hampel Image: CA Osasuna CA Osasuna ended the 2024/25 financial year with a net profit of €2.06 million, marking the club’s second consecutive positive result following a €2.8 million profit in 2023/24. The Basque club’s improved balance sheet comes alongside a reduction in net debt to €60.4 million, representing an 11% decrease compared to December 2024 and 3.3% less than in June 2024. Financial Results According to the club’s audited financial statements, the €2 milli

Roger Hampel Image: FC Porto The 2025 edition of “Corrida do Dragão”, FC Porto’s annual community running event, recorded double the number of participants compared to last year, confirming its status as one of the largest mass-participation sports events in northern Portugal. The event once again turned the streets of Porto into a celebration of sport, community, and club spirit. A Growing Tradition Linked to Estádio do Dragão Now in its sixth edition, Corrida do Dragão comb

Roger Hampel Image: Galatasaray Galatasaray SK has officially renewed its sponsorship agreement with PUMA until 2036, extending the partnership between one of Turkey’s most historic football clubs and the German sportswear manufacturer. The deal includes Galatasaray’s official kit sponsorship and represents one of the longest and most valuable contracts in Turkish football history. Renewal Ceremony The signing ceremony took place at Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex – Rams Park, wi

Roger Hampel Stephanie Chen, Managing Director APAC & Head of HK Branch | Image: Juventus FC From summer tours to global sponsorships, Asia has become one of the most dynamic arenas for European football clubs seeking both fans and partners. But few have approached it with the consistency and depth of Juventus FC. The Italian club opened its Asia-Pacific office in Hong Kong in 2019 as part of a long-term plan to strengthen its footprint in the region. Six years later, it serv

Roger Hampel Image: Inter Miami CF Inter Miami CF has confirmed that Lionel Messi has signed a contract extension through 2028, securing the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s presence in Major League Soccer for at least three more seasons. The Argentine captain, who joined the club in July 2023, was previously under contract until the end of the 2025 campaign. Strategic Continuity for Inter Miami The extension solidifies Messi’s central role in Inter Miami’s sporting and commer

Roger Hampel Image: Hellas Verona FC Hellas Verona FC has announced a strategic partnership with Circus FC, one of the leading teams in the Kings League Italy, marking a collaboration that bridges traditional football with emerging forms of digital and entertainment-based sports. Partnership Overview The agreement is designed to connect Serie A football with the innovative and interactive format of the Kings League, creating new opportunities for cross-generational fan engage

Roger Hampel Image: Inter Miami Major League Soccer’s 30th regular season concluded with record growth across all key indicators, including viewership, attendance, and digital engagement, underscoring the league’s expanding influence in North America and abroad. According to official data, MLS viewership increased 29% year-over-year, while total attendance surpassed 11 million fans for the second consecutive season. Expanding Audiences Across Platforms For 2025, MLS reported

Roger Hampel Image: SSC Napoli SSC Napoli has announced a new partnership with Heineken, which becomes the club’s Official Beer Supplier for the 2025/26 season. The agreement brings together one of Italy’s leading football clubs and one of the most globally recognized beer brands. Partnership Overview As part of the agreement, Heineken will be present throughout Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, providing visibility during home matches and through selected fan and hospitality ac

Roger Hampel Image: Valencia CF Valencia CF has announced MaxAmaze as a Founding Partner of the new Nou Mestalla, the most prestigious partnership category associated with the club’s upcoming stadium. The agreement will see MaxAmaze design and implement an advanced audiovisual and lighting infrastructure, transforming the venue into a fully immersive environment when it opens in summer 2027. Partnership Overview As Founding Partner, MaxAmaze will play an integral role in shap

Roger Hampel Image: AC Milan AC Milan has announced a new partnership with Coca-Cola, naming the global beverage brand as the club’s Official Soft Drink Partner and Powerade as the Official Sports Drink Partner of the Rossoneri in Italy. The agreement establishes Coca-Cola as part of Milan’s Regional Partners portfolio and represents a collaboration that extends beyond sport, aiming to connect football, music, and lifestyle under one shared platform. Partnership Overview AC M

Roger Hampel Image: Birmingham City Birmingham City Chairman Tom Wagner has announced that Heatherwick Studio and MANICA Architecture will lead the design of the club’s new stadium, part of the wider Sports Quarter development project. The announcement was made at the Regional Investment Summit in Edgbaston, where Wagner spoke alongside UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves, confirming the creative partnership that will shape Birmingham City’s next-generation home. International and Lo

Roger Hampel Image: Chelsea FC Chelsea Football Club has announced an expansion of its collaboration with FPT, a leading Asia-Pacific technology solutions provider, which has been elevated to Principal Partner status for the 2025/26 season. Under the new agreement, FPT’s logo will appear on the sleeves of the men’s, women’s, and academy team kits, reflecting the strengthening of the partnership first established earlier this year. From Digital Collaboration to Principal Partn

Roger Hampel Image: FC Barcelona FC Barcelona has signed a new partnership with Uber, making the transport platform an Official Partner of the Club until 2027. The collaboration was presented at the club’s facilities in an event attended by first-team player Pau Cubarsí, Manel del Río, General Director of FC Barcelona, and Felipe Fernández Aramburu, CEO of Uber Spain and Portugal. Focus on Sustainable Fan Mobility FC Barcelona Uber The agreement is designed to improve fan mob

Roger Hampel Image: Como 1907 Como 1907 has announced a new partnership with Optima Italia, a growing Italian smart utility company that provides integrated energy, internet, and mobile services. The deal establishes Optima as the club’s Premier Sponsor for the 2025/26 season and marks the brand’s official entry into the BiancoBlu organization. Sponsorship Details Como 1907 Optima As part of the agreement, the Optima Italia logo will appear on the pitch-side LED boards during

Roger Hampel LALIGA has confirmed the cancellation of the official league match scheduled to take place in Miami, citing ongoing uncertainty in Spain as the primary reason behind the decision. The match was intended to be the first official LALIGA fixture held outside Spanish territory and part of the league’s broader effort to grow its international presence. A Long-Planned International Project LALIGA Miami According to the official statement released by LALIGA, the organiz

Roger Hampel Image: U.S. Triestina Calcio 1918 House of Doge Inc., the corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, has become the largest equity holder in U.S. Triestina Calcio 1918, one of Italy’s oldest professional football clubs. The deal, completed in partnership with Brag House Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: TBH), marks the first time a cryptocurrency company has acquired ownership in a professional football club, introducing digital assets directly into European football’s inves