Player Investment in Teams: The Future of Athlete Ownership?

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?

πŸ”₯ Highlights Include:
⚽️ The rise of player-owners like LeBron James, Tom Brady & Lewis Hamilton
πŸ“ˆ How athlete investments are reshaping sport business across F1, NFL, NBA & football
🚫 The integrity risks and regulations blocking active players from investing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ The NBA’s new ownership rules β€” and could football adopt a similar model?
πŸ’‘ Could stars like Bukayo Saka or Trent Alexander-Arnold own part of their clubs one day?

πŸ” Key Questions Explored:
– Should active footballers be allowed to own stakes in clubs?
– Can ownership and integrity truly coexist?
– Is Europe ready for the player-owner revolution already happening in the US?

πŸ‘Ÿ 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.