2025-10-09
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Finance & Investments
The move follows similar multi-billion dollar sports platforms launched by rivals Apollo and CVC.
The firm reportedly considered buying a stake in France's Ligue 1 media company in 2021.
Advent has begun internal discussions on how to deploy more capital into the industry.
The NWSL is closely reviewing the buyer due to his father's imprisonment in China.
The proposed sale price is significantly above the club's $74M valuation from last year.
Current owner Ted Segal will retain ownership of the MLS team, Houston Dynamo.
The acquisition was led by Lauren Leichtman, the first woman private equity billionaire.
The investment aligns with projected women's sports revenue growth to $2.4B by 2025.
The acquisition combines Sony’s optical tracking tech with STATSports' wearable monitoring solutions.
Founded in 2008, STATSports currently serves over 800 elite sports teams globally.
Its wearable devices provide more than 70 real-time performance and health metrics.
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Media, Broadcasting & Sponsorships
The sports streamer's 2024 revenue grew to over $3B as losses narrowed to $936M.
Saudi's Surj Sports Investment recently acquired a 10% stake in the company for $1B.
Dazn targets $5B in 2025 revenue and aims for group profitability by 2026.
A UEFA and European Clubs joint venture aims to exceed €5 billion in annual media income.
Bidding for the six-year cycle begins October 13 in Europe's five biggest markets.
New sales agency Relevent will offer longer deals than the previous three-year standard.
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Teams & Leagues
The €130 million deal consists of €65M cash and €65M in company shares.
ALK’s investment arm, Velocity Sports Partners (VSP), bought the 99.66% stake from Rastar Group.
The multi-club model ensures each team will keep its independent identity and leadership.
Average regular season viewership fell 20% to 645,000 in 2025.
The new franchises will play in smaller, soccer-specific stadiums in non-NFL markets.
The league is also rebranding two teams and eliminating its former XFL/USFL conferences.
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Miscellaneous
The valuation from Bloomberg accounts for career earnings, investments, and various endorsement deals.
Ronaldo earned more than $550M in salary from 2002 to 2023.
His new two-year Al-Nassr contract is reportedly worth over $400M.
The driver claims the Singapore GP broadcast focused on famous people and partners.
Coverage missed his multiple overtakes and Fernando Alonso's pursuit of Lewis Hamilton.
F1's audience has broadened in recent years due to Netflix's "Drive to Survive" series.
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