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Daily Record
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Caledonian Braves celebrate FENIX Trophy win in Italian sunshine
The Motherwell outfit were on top form in picturesque Lake Iseo Caledonian Braves boss Ricky Waddell says winning the FENIX Trophy has brought the club together over a magical weekend in Italy. The Motherwell club were stationed at Lake Iseo for the finals, beating Belgian side Bechem Sport 3-0 in their semi-final, before dispatching two-time winners FC United of Manchester in the final 3-1. Greig Stewart and Ross McNeil netted in the semi-finals, with the Belgians scoring an own-goal, and McNeil scored in the final, alongside Connor McLaren and Cameron Breadner. McLaren holds the distinction of scoring Braves' first-ever European final goal. The FENIX Trophy (Friendly, European, Non-professional, Innovative and Xenial) was set up four years ago, and Waddell says they enjoyed the whole experience. He said: 'It's a tournament that's designed to bring clubs together from our level, at semi-pro level, from around the world. 'The early teams we played against weren't particularly much of a challenge, but when we got to the finals it was four good teams in it. It was honestly fantastic, a really good team bonder as well, and the fact that we won it was great. 'What was really special is that my family was there, a lot of the players' had their families, wives, girlfriends, and whatnot, and it was really special to have everybody away. 'We're already a tight-knit group with a really good team spirit, but that just topped it off. But it was absolutely brilliant to get away and see everybody together and happy, and winning the tournament was an important thing as well.' Waddell added: 'The tournament is growing in size every year with better clubs getting involved in it. 'The Belgian team we played in the semi-finals, I got a look at a couple of their games, they get a decent crowd at home. They're an old-fashioned team that were at the top level 30-40 years ago, then hit hard times financially, but they kept a lot of their crowds. 'FC United are a different type of model, and they don't want to support Man Utd in their current form and ownership, but they were your classic strong, physical English team, with a couple of wide players. 'They were fancying themselves, and I think they thought they could beat us without too much concern, but we were brilliant on the day. 'Manchester were decent, and I spoke to quit a few of them after, when they were very complimentary which was cool. 'This shows how far we've come this season, finishing third, winning the FENIX and just trying to progress the club in every way.' On their location, Waddell said: 'The word 'stunning' doesn't do it justice. It's a classic little Italian town, quite quiet, on Lake Iseo, along the road from Lake Garda, which is a bit more popular. It was beautiful, so it was the perfect weekend for us.' Braves end their season on Friday with the Southern Counties Cup final against Gretna 2008 at Raydale Park, and Waddell wants to retain their trophy. He said: 'We want to do well in it. Gretna have had an OK season, they might look on it as a success, they weren't involved in the relegation scrap too much at the end of the season. 'But it's a cup final, they will be geared up for it, and I think if we can play to our potential, and get players back fit, then we want to retain that trophy.'
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Brera Holdings Portfolio Club Juve Stabia 'The Second Team of Naples' Achieves Highest Market Value Increase in Serie B
Juve Stabia's squad value has risen 36.9%, from €11.78M to €16.13M, as the team climbs to 5th in Serie B Juve Stabia's squad value has risen 36.9%, from €11.78M to €16.13M, as the team climbs to 5th in Serie B Dublin, Ireland and Milan, Italy, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC ('Brera Holdings' 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, is proud to announce that S.S. Juve Stabia S.r.l., 'The Second Team of Naples' and a Brera Holdings portfolio club ('Juve Stabia'), has recorded the highest market value increase in Italy's Serie B over the past month based on data from Transfermarkt. Since March 15, 2025, Juve Stabia's squad value has surged from €11.78 million to €16.13 million, representing a 36.9% increase—the largest percentage gain in Serie B during this period. This remarkable growth aligns with Juve Stabia's strong performance on the field. As of April 21, 2025, the team holds playoffs-contending 5th place in the Serie B standings, having secured 50 points from 33 matches. In their most recent match on April 13, Juve Stabia drew fourth place Cremonese 1-1 at Stadio Giovanni Zini. 'This extraordinary growth reflects both the untapped potential of Juve Stabia and Brera's value-creation strategy in action,' said Daniel McClory, Executive Chairman of Brera Holdings. 'Our focus on operational alignment, player development, and shareholder governance is already bearing fruit. We're proud of the progress and even more excited for what lies ahead.' Brera Holdings agreed to acquire a controlling interest in Juve Stabia on December 31, 2024, and currently holds a 38.46% ownership stake through three of four planned closings in the multi-step investment transaction. Since December, the Company has implemented its multi-club strategy to foster shared resources, talent development, and long-term performance gains across its global football portfolio. The recent Italian Football Federation (FIGC) approval of the acquisition further reinforces Brera's commitment to transparency and institutional excellence as a publicly traded Nasdaq company. The Company believe this milestone not only demonstrates the swift impact of Brera's ownership but also signals Juve Stabia's growing competitiveness on and off the pitch. 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 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 Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 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 PLCEmail: dan@ Attachment Juve Stabia's squad value has risen 36.9%, from €11.78M to €16.13M, as the team climbs to 5th in Serie B
