Business of Sport

Are NJ/NY Gotham FC on track to be the first women’s $BN sports franchise? 💰 Carolyn Tisch Blodgett is Co-Owner of National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) reigning champions Gotham FC. The commercial viability of women’s football is a hot topic. While there is major debate around the structures behind the European game, the US seems to be onto something… Angel City Football Club’s recent $250m sale to The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger demonstrates the value to be had where buy-in price is still attractive. A rising tide lifts all boats. This week, we bring it all together: 🇺🇲 Rise of women’s football in the US ⚽ How do you buy an NWSL franchise? 🌎 NWSL as an emerging player in global sport 🌟 Female athletes as wider cultural icons With the New York Football Giants also in the family sporting portfolio, this is an ownership who know how to build value in sporting organisations! (Links in comments) #SportBusiness #WomensFootball #NWSL #GothamFC #NewYorkGiants

“Do whatever it takes to be a winner” 🥇 Sean Fitzpatrick is one of the greatest All Blacks of all time. 🏆 Rugby World Cup Winner 🇳🇿 New Zealand Rugby Captain  🏉 World record 63 consecutive test apps But he is more than the sum of his rugby achievements… ‘Play where your feet are’ is about 100% commitment to whatever you do. That applies to sport. It also applies to business. When you’re at your best, improve! This is a special conversation with one of sport’s great leaders 👇 (links in comments) #SportBusiness #Rugby #NewZealand #AllBlacks

The impact relegation has on a football club can be catastrophic. RCD Mallorca endured this twice as they tumbled down the Spanish football pyramid in 2017. The end of this season marked 4 consecutive years in LALIGA, with a memorable run to the Copa del Rey final to top it off. The club is back where it belongs on the pitch… Behind the scenes, €30m debt with lower league budgets of €5-€12m has become €85m turnover accompanied by a new stadium, high value partnerships, and a global fanbase. But how did they achieve it? CEO Alfonso Díaz Zaforas reveals all on this week’s Business of Sport 👇 (links in comments) #Football #LaLiga #SportsBusiness #RCDMallorca

Billions of people dream of becoming a footballer. 0.01% will achieve that dream. ⚽ What does it take to defy the odds? ⚽ Can the characteristics be taught? ⚽ Can the lessons be applied outside of sport? Former The Premier League & International footballer Paul McVeigh, M.Sc. is a man who has lived it all, and now translates those lessons to the business world. A fascinating discussion with him on Business of Sport this week 👇 (links in comments) #PremierLeague #EliteSport #SportsBusiness #Football

Our last Hindi episode with Pat Cummins hit 100,000 plays in 7 days. That was 2x the original episode. The future of content is global. Rajasthan Royals will this new one with Manoj Badale beat 100,000?! 🔥 Powered by ElevenLabs 👏 (link in comments) #Cricket #IPL #RajasthanRoyals

Congratulations to India for reaching the T20 World Cup semi final 👏 To celebrate, we’re releasing our episode with Rajasthan Royals owner Manoj Badale like you’ve never heard before… 👀 Full episode in Hindi, out 1pm tomorrow!🇮🇳 #Cricket #T20WorldCup

Today we welcome a man whose career both within and outside of sport is equally as formidable. Matt Higgins has held two senior positions within the National Football League (NFL), having been managing executive for the New York Jets & Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium. He is also co-founder of Relevent Sports Group & an early investor in The Drone Racing League. Today on the show, we discuss: 🏈 Key revenue streams in the NFL 💸 Is private equity good for sport? 🏎️ Matt’s attempt to purchase Formula 1 🇺🇲 Taking European Football to the USA … and much more! (links in comments) #SportsBusiness #NFL #MiamiDolphins #NewYorkJets #SharkTank

Welcome to a Business of Sport EURO 2024 special! ⚽ This week, we speak with Georgia’s Assistant Coach David Webb. For Georgia to simply reach the competition proper is a huge achievement; this was their 15th attempt at reaching a major championship! However, their ambition does not stop there. As David states, this is not about making up the numbers. They are heading to Germany to win matches. On the show, we discuss: 💭 Georgia’s EURO 2024 ambitions 🇬🇪 The impact on Georgia as a nation 🌍 How to go from scout to managing at an international level 🏆 How to prepare for a major tournament 🤩 What it means to represent a country (links in comments) #BusinessofSport #EURO2024 #Georgia #FootballManagement #DavidWebb #InternationalFootball #SportsIndustry

With 12 seasons operating at the pinnacle of British football, today we welcome a player who has seen it all onto the Business of Sport. Since breaking through at Swansea in 2012, Ben Davies has become one of Tottenham’s longest serving players in the Premier League era and a core part of the leadership group for Wales’ national team. ⚽ 296 PL appearances, including 146 wins 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 86 caps for Wales 🗣️ Worked under elite managers such as Mourinho, Pochettino & Conte 🏆 League Cup winner at Swansea 💼 Degree in Business & Economics Today’s show tackles the key challenges football faces in today’s ever-changing landscape such as VAR, online abuse, player wages & media exposure. (Links in comments) #PremierLeague #Football #Tottenham #BenDavies #BusinessofSport #VAR

Today we welcome one of the finest players to ever grace the rugby field onto the show. During a relatively short but illustrious career, Sam Warburton was a talismanic figure for Cardiff Blues, Wales & the British & Irish Lions. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Captained WRU - Welsh Rugby Union 49 times 🏆 Six Nations Rugby Grand Slam 🏉 Rugby World Cup Semi Finalist 🦁 Captained The British & Irish Lions on 2 consecutive tours However, Sam’s career in Rugby was cut short by injury, eventually forcing him to retire at the markedly young age of 29. Since then, he has transitioned seamlessly into the world of punditry & a number of business ventures, drawing from the values he held as a world-class performer on the pitch to ensure success in new arenas. Today’s show is a masterclass in maintaining standards as a professional athlete, leading from the front, and inspiring those around you. (links in comments) #BusinessofSport #Rugby #WalesRugby #CardiffBlues #BritishandIrishLions