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Associated Press
23 minutes ago
- Associated Press
Tennis star Novak Djokovic among investors to buy a stake in second-tier French soccer club Le Mans
LE MANS, France (AP) — Tennis star Novak Djokovic is part of a group of investors who have bought a stake in French second-tier soccer team Le Mans, along with ex-Formula 1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen, the club said Friday. Le Mans said in a statement that they join other new financial investors into the club, including Latin American sports investment firm OutField and Georgios Frangulis, the founder and chief executive of OakBerry. Frangulis is the boyfriend of three-time women's Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka. 'The uniqueness of this fund also lies in its contribution from high-level athletes,' Le Mans president Thierry Gomez said in the statement. 'Novak Djokovic, Felipe Massa, and Kevin Magnussen will be part of the adventure.' No financial details were given. Djokovic is the owner of a men's record 24 Grand Slam titles in tennis. The 38-year-old Serb has won 100 career titles overall. Massa won 11 races and secured 41 podiums in his F1 career. When driving for Ferrari, the popular Brazilian was within a whisker of winning the 2008 title, only for Lewis Hamilton to beat him in a dramatic finish at the last race. Hamilton won the title by 98 points to 97. The 32-year-old Magnussen drove close to 200 races in F1, securing one podium and one pole position. But the Danish driver was not retained by Haas at the end of last year when his contract expired. Le Mans soccer club, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, begins its league campaign on Aug. 9. Le Mans — a small city in northwestern France — also hosts the famed 24-hour endurance car race. ___ AP soccer:
New York Times
25 minutes ago
- New York Times
Felipe Massa, Kevin Magnussen, Novak Djokovic invest in Ligue 2 club Le Mans through Brazilian firm
Felipe Massa, Kevin Magnussen and Novak Djokovic have become investors of Ligue 2 club Le Mans FC through a Brazilian investment firm, the French club's president announced on Friday. Le Mans secured promotion back to France's second tier last season via a second-placed finish in the third division, National. Club president Thierry Gomez said in a statement on their website that Le Mans welcomed private equity firm OutField as its new financial partner in order to pursue its ambitions of becoming 'a permanent presence in French professional football'. Advertisement OutField's investment in Le Mans is led by co-founder Pedro Olivera, and among its consortium of investors, it named Georgios Frangulis, the founder and CEO of health food brand OakBerry, alongside sportsmen Djokovic, Massa and Magnussen. 'We want to help grow the city's brand and sporting heritage,' Frangulis said in the statement. 'Le Mans has a unique name in world sport, and the sense of belonging the club can offer makes this project exceptional. Novak, Felipe, and Kevin understand this better than anyone, and that's why they're so excited.' Djokovic, formerly ranked the No. 1 men's tennis player in the world, has won 24 Grand Slam titles during his career. The 38-year-old is yet to retire, and another major trophy would see him pull clear for the record of most Grand Slam titles won by any player in the history of the sport. Le Mans said the Serbian's 'mental strength and unique approach will bring considerable added value' to the club. Massa and Magnussen, meanwhile, have both had careers in Formula 1. Magnussen has more recently competed in endurance racing and he represented BMW M Team WRT in competing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June, the 102-year-old race for which the French city is globally famed. Massa won 11 Grands Prix between 2006 and 2008 before he suffered a fractured skull due to a spring from Rubens Barrichello's car hitting his helmet at the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2009. 'Le Mans FC has a strong connection with motorsport, and when my good friend and partner at Oakberry, Georgios Frangulis, presented the project to me, I wanted to be a part of it—especially alongside people I deeply respect, like Djokovic, who needs no introduction, and Magnussen, with whom I shared many years in Formula 1,' he said. 'It's undeniably a great opportunity, taking advantage of the momentum of French football, the reigning Champions League champion, which is currently attracting significant investment.' Advertisement Their involvement marks a continuing trend of high-profile athletes becoming involved in the investment of sports teams. Rapper Snoop Dogg and AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric invested in Swansea City earlier this summer, while Tom Brady became a minority owner of Birmingham City in 2023. American golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas purchased stakes in Leeds United the same year. Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Anthony Joshua and Rory McIlroy joined investment group Otro Capital in 2023, which bought into the Alpine F1 team. LeBron James, a four-time NBA MVP, is another example, having invested a minority stake in the Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which owns Liverpool.
Fox Sports
4 hours ago
- Fox Sports
Argentina vs. Uruguay: How to watch Copa América Femenina Third-Place Match, Odds, Preview
Before we get to the Copa América Femenina Final, Argentina and Uruguay will clash for the rights to third place. Argentina defeated Uruguay earlier in the group stage 1-0, but with pride on the line, expect a fiercely competitive rematch in Quito. Here's everything you need to know about Argentina vs. Uruguay. How to watch Argentina vs. Uruguay Date: Friday, August 1, 2025 Time: 8:00 p.m. ET Location: Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium, Quito, Ecuador TV: FS2 Streaming: and FOX Sports App Check out the best moments from this Copa América Femenina Semifinal match between Brazil and Uruguay. Betting Odds As of August 1, 2025, the odds (via DraftKings Sportsbook) for the match are: Argentina: –145 Draw: +255 Uruguay: +360 Argentina vs. Uruguay Head-to-Head Argentina has held a strong upper hand in recent matchups against Uruguay. Across their last seven meetings, Argentina has won five times, Uruguay once, and there has been one draw. The most recent clash came earlier in this tournament, where Argentina claimed a 1–0 win. Head-to-Head Record: Total Matches: 7 Argentina Wins: 5 Uruguay Wins: 1 Draws: 1 Argentina vs. Uruguay Past Results 7/15/2025: Uruguay 0–1 Argentina (Copa América Femenina) 7/13/2024: Argentina 1–1 Uruguay (Friendly) 7/10/2024: Argentina 0–2 Uruguay (Friendly) 7/15/2022: Argentina 5–0 Uruguay (Copa América Femenina) 5/23/2019: Argentina 3–1 Uruguay (Friendly) 8/30/2017: Uruguay 0–3 Argentina (Friendly) 9/16/2011: Uruguay 0–7 Argentina (Friendly) Team Form Below are the last 5 matches for each team and the results: Argentina 7/28: vs Colombia (Loss in PKs, 0–0) 7/24: at Ecuador (Win, 2–0) 7/21: vs Peru (Win, 1–0) 7/18: vs Chile (Win, 2–1) 7/15: at Uruguay (Win, 1–0) Uruguay 7/29: at Brazil (Loss, 1–5) 7/24: at Chile (Win, 3–0) 7/18: vs Peru (Win, 1–0) 7/15: vs Argentina (Loss, 0–1) 7/11: at Ecuador (Draw, 2–2) Get more from the Copa América Femenina Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
