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Lego taps Messi, Ronaldo, Vini Jr., Mbappe for sets, ad campaign ahead of World Cup
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (299+ words) Lego taps Messi, Ronaldo, Vini Jr., Mbappe for sets, ad campaign ahead of World Cup'Sports Business Journal Lego taps Messi, Ronaldo, Vini Jr., Mbappe for sets, ad campaign ahead of World Cup Lego is creating sets "celebrating" Real Madrid Fs…...
Chelsea report biggest annual loss in English soccer history
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (470+ words) Chelsea report biggest annual loss in English soccer history of $349.49M'Sports Business Journal Chelsea report biggest annual loss in English soccer history Premier League club Chelsea reported a pre-tax loss of $349.49M during "the 2024-25 season, the biggest annual "loss in English…...
Power Players: FIFA World Cup 2026 — Philadelphia Soccer 2026
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (117+ words) Power Players: FIFA World Cup 2026 " Philadelphia Soccer 2026Sports Business Journal Power Players: FIFA World Cup 2026 " Philadelphia Soccer 2026 Host City Executive and Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia Soccer 2026 In addition to overseeing activities around the six World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field,…...
Power Players: FIFA World Cup 2026 — U.S. Soccer Foundation
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (129+ words) Power Players: FIFA World Cup 2026 " Ed Foster-Simeon, U.S. Soccer Foundation'Sports Business Journal Power Players: FIFA World Cup 2026 " U.S. Soccer Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Soccer Foundation Ed Foster-Simeon has helped reshape American soccer youth development over the past two decades and…...
From 1994 to 2026: Soccer’s long business ascent in America
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (267+ words) During a fun discussion that looked back on the impact of the last time the World Cup was in the U.S., 1994 in L.A., three panelists shared their memories of when soccer occupied the margins of the American sports economy during SBJ's Business…...
SBJ Behind the Scenes: Soccer’s next era of growth
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (1659+ words) Don Garber was a popular executive at the Business of Soccer event, especially among speakers onstage. The longtime MLS commissioner has a deal running through 2027, but recent reports noted Garber has opened the door to the possibility that he may…...
Soccer leaders expect tweaks to FIFA operating model for 2031 Women’s World Cup
1+ week, 1+ day ago (533+ words) ATLANTA -- U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone and FIFA VP/Concacaf President Victor Montagliani each indicated Wednesday that FIFA's centralized operating model for the 2026 Men's World Cup could be adjusted for the 2031 Women's World Cup, which the U.S. is expected to co-host…...
Closing Bell: Business of Soccer kicks off with eyes on World Cup
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1497+ words) ATLANTA -- U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone and FIFA VP/Concacaf President Victor Montagliani each indicated Wednesday that FIFA's centralized operating model for the 2026 Men's World Cup could be adjusted for the 2031 Women's World Cup, which the U.S. is expected to co-host…...
Blank hires Mauricio Culebro from Tigres to lead Atlanta United, NWSL team
1+ week, 2+ day ago (313+ words) ARTHUR BLANK has hired MAURICIO CULEBRO as president of soccer for AMB Sports & Entertainment, a role in which he will oversee all aspects of both Atlanta United and Atlanta's forthcoming NWSL expansion team. The role is Culebro's first in the…...
How IMG is shaping the next era of soccer by connecting broadcast, brands and fans
1+ week, 2+ day ago (491+ words) Soccer is evolving fast. New competitions, new audiences, new ways to consume the beautiful game. Across leagues, federations, clubs and the next generation of venues, IMG's full-service, global team is powering growth of the game, unlocking new audiences and revenue,…...