Athletes are no longer just stars on the pitch β they’re becoming owners in the boardroom .
In this episode, we dive into the game-changing trend of player investment in sports teams and ask: could this reshape the future of football ownership?
π₯ Highlights Include:
β½οΈ The rise of player-owners like LeBron James, Tom Brady & Lewis Hamilton
π How athlete investments are reshaping sport business across F1, NFL, NBA & football
π« The integrity risks and regulations blocking active players from investing
πΊπΈ The NBAβs new ownership rules β and could football adopt a similar model?
π‘ Could stars like Bukayo Saka or Trent Alexander-Arnold own part of their clubs one day?
π Key Questions Explored:
β Should active footballers be allowed to own stakes in clubs?
β Can ownership and integrity truly coexist?
β Is Europe ready for the player-owner revolution already happening in the US?
π From the bootroom to the boardroom, this episode unpacks the shifting power dynamics between players, clubs, and investors β and what it means for the next generation of athlete-entrepreneurs.