The Football Week

The Football Week - Weekly Briefing 📰 Here is your weekly briefing including the top leadership news. 💡 Would you like to receive the full weekly magazine, with more management news, multi-club ownership information and cashflow chronicles from The Football Week, delivered straight to your inbox? Please send your contact details to info@thefootballweek.org. This week we dive into: Sergio Conceição has been appointed head coach at AC Milan. Oliver Kahn has shown interest in acquiring FC Girondins de Bordeaux. Who owns Nashville Soccer Club? Who is David Weir? On the Market: Joachim Löw. What is the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS)? ... and much more!

Here is the 54th edition of The Football Week! This week, we dive into: Leadership Lineup San Diego FC have finalized their coaching lineup for the inaugural Major League Soccer season, appointing Frank Hjortebjerg, Kelvin Jones, and Luciano Fusco as Assistant Coaches under Mikey Varas, with Jason Grubb as Goalkeeper Coach. Multi-Club Ownership The Friedkin Group (TFG) have officially completed their acquisition of Everton Football Club. Who is David Harrison? In March 2023, he joined Manchester United as their Director of Football Operations. Who owns Fortuna Sittard? In 2016, Fortuna’s fortunes shifted with Turkish investor Isitan Gun acquiring the club. On the Market: Mark Coonen Mark Coonen is a football professional, who lastly served as the Technical Director of Dutch first division club PEC Zwolle. Read more here for free: https://lnkd.in/eWTRdFFx

Here is the 53rd edition of The Football Week! This week, we dive into: Who owns AC Monza? The Berlusconi family is exploring options to either sell Lega Serie A club AC Monza or bring in a strategic partner… Leadership Lineup Wolves have parted company with head coach Gary O’Neil and his backroom staff… Who is Mark Prizant? At San Diego FC, Mark Prizant serves as the Assistant Sporting Director, leveraging his extensive expertise in talent identification, recruitment, and team-building to shape the club’s strategic sporting direction… Cashflow Chronicles FC Bayern München have achieved a record-breaking total revenue of over one billion euros… On The Market: Philipp Kaufmann His multilingual proficiency in German, English, Spanish, and French and strong negotiation skills have enabled him to successfully manage international contract agreements and transfer strategies, securing top talent while fostering partnerships across diverse markets… Read more here for free: https://lnkd.in/ehU-2Yug

One Year of The Football Week and we celebrate this with the 52nd edition of our magazine! ⭐ This week, we dive into: Who is Volkan Bulut? In the 2023/2024 season, he joined the New York Red Bulls coaching team, led by Sandro Schwarz. This collaboration brought the Red Bulls remarkable success this year, including clinching the Eastern Conference title and reaching the Major League Soccer Cup Final for the first time since 2008… Dan Ashworth has left his role as Manchester United sporting director after just five months. On the Market: Igli Tare Tare's remarkable career as Sporting Director began after S.S. Lazio’s President, Claudio Lotito, recognized his potential. Tare's multilingual abilities, deep understanding of international football, and strong personality made him the ideal candidate to navigate Lazio’s rebuilding phase… Venezia FC have closed their 2023/2024 financial year with a significant deficit of €43.7 million. Who owns Paris Saint-Germain? Paris Saint-Germain Football Club (PSG) have undergone several shifts in ownership since their establishment in 1970. Initially, it was a fan-owned club with 20,000 members, led by board members Guy Crescent, Pierre-Étienne Guyot, and Henri Patrelle. Financial challenges in 1973 prompted a sale… Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewj9gcFu

New Episode Alert: The Football Week Podcast with Dr. Erkut Sogut LL.M. 🎙️ This week, we cover: • Pep Guardiola’s decision to stay at Manchester City Football Club until 2027 • Juan Mata García’s leap into Major League Soccer ownership with a stake in San Diego FC – a new chapter for the ex-Chelsea and Manchester United star • KRC Genk’s impressive financial performance: €92.7M turnover and €1.6M profit in 2023/24 – a business model to watch 🎧 Tune in now for insights, analysis, and more: https://lnkd.in/ew6g6rQi #TheFootballWeek #FootballPodcast #SportsBusiness

Here's the 50th edition of The Football Week! 🌟 This week, we dive into: •⁠ Pep Guardiola has extended his Manchester City Football Club contract until 2027, committing two more years to The Premier League champions. •⁠ ⁠Juan Mata García, former Chelsea Football Club and Manchester United star, invests in MLS team San Diego FC. •⁠ ⁠Who owns Ventura County FC? A closer look at the intriguing ownership landscape. •⁠ ⁠Who is Rouven Schröder? Discover the man making waves in football operations. •⁠ ⁠On the Market: Exploring the career and prospects of Cenk Ergün. Read our magazine for in-depth stories and analysis: https://lnkd.in/empf9D6x #TheFootballWeek #FootballBusiness #SportsIndustry

New Episode Alert! 🎙️ The Football Week Podcast with Dr. Erkut Sogut LL.M.: ⚽ Ruud van Nistelrooy departs Manchester United with three staff members following the arrival of Rúben Amorim as Head Coach. 🌍 Andrés Iniesta teams up with Swiss firm Stoneweg to take majority ownership of Danish club FC Helsingør. A new chapter for the Spanish legend — bringing innovation and growth to Scandinavian football. 💰 Real Madrid C.F.'s staggering €1.13 billion revenue projection for 2024/2025 — driven by their modernized Santiago Bernabéu stadium. 🎧 Tune in for more insights: https://lnkd.in/esgBHiZt #TheFootballWeek #FootballBusiness #LeadershipInSport

Edition 49 of The Football Week is here! This week, we dive into: ⚽ Ruud van Nistelrooy has departed Manchester United, along with three staff members, after Rúben Amorim’s appointment as Head Coach. 🌍 Andrés Iniesta has teamed up with Swiss company Stoneweg to acquire majority ownership of Danish club FC Helsingør. 💰 Real Madrid C.F. have published a €1.13 billion revenue projection for 2024/2025, driven by the newly revamped Santiago Bernabéu stadium. 🔍 Who is Roberto Olabe? Unpacking the career of Real Sociedad‘s sporting director linked to Arsenal F.C. 🛡️ On the Market: Introducing Edin Terzić, a coach with a fascinating story from being a fan to lead his team into the Champions League Final. Don’t miss this week’s insights: https://lnkd.in/eKPDTmvh #TheFootballWeek #FootballBusiness #CoachingLeadership

🔍 Who Is Chris Henderson? 🔍 Meet Chris Henderson, CSO & Sporting Director at Inter Miami CF. A former U.S. national team midfielder with a distinguished playing career, Henderson now oversees soccer operations and player recruitment, aiming for sustained success at Inter Miami. 🔗 Learn more in the latest edition of The Football Week: https://lnkd.in/ehSqhuC6 #TheFootballWeek #ChrisHenderson #InterMiamiFC #FootballManagement #USSoccer