John Textor’s $2 billion Eagle Football Holdings IPO filing ‘imminent’ according to London’s City AM; Bloomberg reports UBS working on first large-cap IPO of a Multi-Club Ownership (MCO) group
John Textor’s $2 billion Eagle Football Holdings IPO filing ‘imminent’ according to London’s City AM; Bloomberg reports UBS working on first large-cap IPO of a Multi-Club Ownership (MCO) group
Eagle Football Holdings, a $2 billion Multi-Club Ownership (MCO) group led by John Textor, is reportedly preparing for an "imminent" IPO filing, according to London's City AM. Bloomberg reports UBS is working on what would be the first large-cap IPO of an MCO group. Eagle Football Holdings owns a 40% stake in Crystal Palace and controlling interests in Lyon, Botafogo, and Molenbeek. This follows Brera Holdings' (NASDAQ: BREA) pioneering 2023 MCO listing. Brera's Executive Chairman Dan McClory welcomed the potential IPO, noting it would increase investor visibility in the MCO sector and sports-as-an-asset-class. The news aligns with recent Wall Street Journal coverage highlighting successful U.S.-led investments in European and UK football clubs.
Eagle Football Holdings, un gruppo Multi-Club Ownership (MCO) del valore di 2 miliardi di dollari guidato da John Textor, sarebbe in procinto di presentare una domanda di IPO "imminente", secondo quanto riportato da City AM di Londra. Bloomberg riferisce che UBS sta lavorando su quella che sarebbe la prima IPO di grande capitalizzazione di un gruppo MCO. Eagle Football Holdings detiene una quota del 40% nel Crystal Palace e partecipazioni di controllo in Lyon, Botafogo e Molenbeek. Questo segue la quotazione pionieristica nel 2023 di Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA) nel settore MCO. Il Presidente Esecutivo di Brera, Dan McClory, ha accolto positivamente la possibile IPO, sottolineando che aumenterebbe la visibilità degli investitori nel settore MCO e nello sport come classe di investimento. La notizia è in linea con le recenti coperture del Wall Street Journal che evidenziano investimenti di successo guidati dagli Stati Uniti in club di calcio europei e britannici.
Eagle Football Holdings, un grupo de Multi-Club Ownership (MCO) valorado en 2 mil millones de dólares y liderado por John Textor, estaría preparando una presentación de oferta pública inicial (IPO) "inminente", según informa City AM de Londres. Bloomberg reporta que UBS está trabajando en lo que sería la primera IPO de gran capitalización de un grupo MCO. Eagle Football Holdings posee una participación del 40% en Crystal Palace y participaciones mayoritarias en Lyon, Botafogo y Molenbeek. Esto sigue a la pionera cotización en 2023 de Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA) en el sector MCO. El Presidente Ejecutivo de Brera, Dan McClory, dio la bienvenida a la posible IPO, señalando que aumentaría la visibilidad de los inversores en el sector MCO y en el deporte como clase de activo. La noticia coincide con recientes reportajes del Wall Street Journal que destacan inversiones exitosas lideradas por Estados Unidos en clubes de fútbol europeos y del Reino Unido.
John Textor가 이끄는 20억 달러 규모의 멀티클럽 소유권(MCO) 그룹인 Eagle Football Holdings가 런던 시티 AM에 따르면 "임박한" IPO 신청을 준비 중인 것으로 알려졌습니다. 블룸버그는 UBS가 MCO 그룹의 첫 대형 IPO를 준비 중이라고 보도했습니다. Eagle Football Holdings는 크리스탈 팰리스 지분 40%와 리옹, 보타포고, 몰렌벡에 대한 지배 지분을 보유하고 있습니다. 이는 2023년 NASDAQ 상장된 Brera Holdings(NASDAQ: BREA)의 선구적인 MCO 상장에 이은 것입니다. Brera의 집행 의장인 Dan McClory는 잠재적 IPO를 환영하며, 이는 MCO 부문과 스포츠를 자산 클래스로서 투자자들에게 더 잘 알릴 것이라고 언급했습니다. 이 소식은 월스트리트 저널의 최근 보도와도 일치하며, 미국 주도의 유럽 및 영국 축구 클럽에 대한 성공적인 투자를 강조하고 있습니다.
Eagle Football Holdings, un groupe Multi-Club Ownership (MCO) évalué à 2 milliards de dollars et dirigé par John Textor, préparerait un dépôt d'introduction en bourse (IPO) "imminent", selon le City AM de Londres. Bloomberg rapporte que UBS travaille sur ce qui serait la première IPO de grande capitalisation d'un groupe MCO. Eagle Football Holdings détient une participation de 40 % dans Crystal Palace ainsi que des intérêts majoritaires dans Lyon, Botafogo et Molenbeek. Cela fait suite à la cotation pionnière en 2023 de Brera Holdings (NASDAQ : BREA) dans le secteur MCO. Le président exécutif de Brera, Dan McClory, a salué cette possible IPO, notant qu'elle augmenterait la visibilité des investisseurs dans le secteur MCO et dans le sport en tant que classe d'actifs. Cette nouvelle s'aligne avec les récents articles du Wall Street Journal mettant en avant des investissements réussis menés par les États-Unis dans des clubs de football européens et britanniques.
Eagle Football Holdings, eine Multi-Club Ownership (MCO)-Gruppe im Wert von 2 Milliarden US-Dollar unter der Leitung von John Textor, bereitet laut dem Londoner City AM Berichten zufolge eine "unmittelbare" IPO-Anmeldung vor. Bloomberg berichtet, dass UBS an der ersten großkapitalisierten IPO einer MCO-Gruppe arbeitet. Eagle Football Holdings hält eine 40%ige Beteiligung an Crystal Palace sowie Mehrheitsanteile an Lyon, Botafogo und Molenbeek. Dies folgt auf die bahnbrechende MCO-Notierung von Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA) im Jahr 2023. Der Executive Chairman von Brera, Dan McClory, begrüßte die potenzielle IPO und betonte, dass diese die Sichtbarkeit für Investoren im MCO-Sektor und im Sport als Anlageklasse erhöhen würde. Die Nachricht passt zu jüngsten Berichten des Wall Street Journal, die erfolgreiche US-geführte Investitionen in europäische und britische Fußballvereine hervorheben.
Positive
First large-cap MCO IPO, potentially bringing more visibility and legitimacy to the sector
Eagle Football Holdings' significant portfolio includes stakes in major clubs across Europe and Brazil
Follows successful precedent set by Brera Holdings' 2023 MCO listing
Represents growing trend of professional U.S. investment in European football
Negative
None.
Brera Holdings completed first-ever IPO of an MCO with its pioneering 2023 Nasdaq listing; Other notable private MCOs include City Football Group, Red Bull, and Qatar Sports Investments
Brera Holdings’ Executive Chairman Dan McClory (left) and Eagle Football Holdings’ John Textor (right) at the Financial Times Business of Football Summit in 2024
Dublin, Ireland and Milan, Italy, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings,” “Brera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA), an Ireland-based international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs through a multi-club ownership (“MCO”) strategy, commented on Friday’s press that Eagle Football Holdings, a $2 billion MCO led by Florida-based John Textor, is reported to be on the verge of an “imminent” IPO filing, according to City AM in London. Bloomberg had previously reported that UBS was working on what would be the first large-cap IPO of an MCO group. Other notable private MCOs include City Football Group, Red Bull, and Qatar Sports Investments. Bloomberg.
According to City AM, Eagle Football Holdings holds a 40 percent share in Crystal Palace, plus controlling stakes in French club Lyon, Brazilian champions Botafogo and Belgian outfit Molenbeek. City AM.
“We wish John well on his IPO and look forward to the increased investor visibility this potential offering would bring to the MCO sector, as well as sports-as-an-asset-class overall,” said Brera Holdings Executive Chairman Dan McClory. Eagle Football Holdings’ potential IPO would follow Brera Holdings’ pioneering 2023 Nasdaq listing.
Last week Brera announced that it continues to align its operations with the evolving model of sustainable football (American soccer) investment recently highlighted by The Wall Street Journal, which discussed the significant progress and impact that U.S.-led investments have had across Europe’s and the U.K.’s top-division clubs. The Wall Street Journal.
Brera Holdings believes this evolution reflects a broader industry trend toward sustainable, long-term value creation—a core principle underlying its MCO strategy.
The WSJ article continued, "It turns out that a few American soccer investors might know what they are doing after all."
ABOUT BRERA HOLDINGS PLC
Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA) is dedicated to expanding its social impact football business by developing a global portfolio of emerging football and sports clubs. Building on the legacy of Brera FC, which it acquired in 2022, the Company aims to create opportunities for tournament prizes, sponsorships, and professional consulting services. Brera FC, recognized as "The Third Team of Milan," has been crafting an alternative football legacy since its founding in 2000. The club also organizes the FENIX Trophy, a nonprofessional pan-European tournament acknowledged by UEFA. This tournament, which has been referred to as "the Champions League for Amateurs" by BBC Sport, has garnered significant media coverage, including from ESPN.
In its efforts to broaden its reach, Brera expanded into Africa in March 2023 by establishing Brera Tchumene FC in Mozambique, which quickly rose to the First Division after winning its post-season tournament. In April 2023, the Company acquired a 90% stake in the North Macedonian first-division team Fudbalski Klub Akademija Pandev, now known as Brera Strumica FC. Additionally, in June 2023, Brera made a strategic investment in Manchester United PLC, realizing a 74% gain. The Company has further diversified its portfolio by acquiring a majority stake in UYBA Volley, an Italian women's professional volleyball team, in July 2023, assuming control of Bayanzurkh Sporting Ilch FC, a Mongolian National Premier League team, which became Brera Ilch FC, in September 2023, and establishing a joint stock company for the North Macedonian women's football club Tiverija Strumica, now known as Brera Tiverija FC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brera Strumica FC, in June 2024.
On December 31, 2024, Brera executed an agreement to acquire majority stake of the corporate capital of S.S. Juve Stabia srl, the company which manages the Italian Serie B football club Juve Stabia, also known as “The Second Team of Naples”. The acquisition will be conducted in a multi-step process and marks a significant expansion of the Company’s MCO model. As of February 12, 2025, Brera holds a 38.46% equity ownership interest in Juve Stabia. With a strategic emphasis on bottom-up value creation, innovation-driven growth, and socially impactful outcomes, Brera Holdings has established itself as a forward-thinking leader in the global sports industry. For more information, visit www.breraholdings.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding the Company's ability to grow its business and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or similar words. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including without limitation, the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the popularity and/or competitive success of the Company's acquired football and other sports teams, the Company's ability to attract players and staff for acquired clubs, unsuccessful acquisitions or other strategic transactions, the possibility of a decline in the popularity of football or other sports, the Company's ability to expand its fanbase, sponsors and commercial partners, general economic conditions, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any responsibility to update such forward-looking statements except in accordance with applicable law.
Company Contact Information: Dan McClory, Executive Chairman, Brera Holdings PLC Email: dan@breraholdings.com
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