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Straits Times
a day ago
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Football club investor Eagle files for US IPO, Bloomberg News reports
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Botafogo v Vasco da Gama - Estadio Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - November 5, 2024 Botafogo owner John Textor before the match REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The logo for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is displayed at the NYSE in New York City, U.S., July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Football club investor Eagle files for US IPO, Bloomberg News reports Eagle Football Holdings, one of the most active investors in global football clubs, has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. Reuters could not immediately confirm the report. The France-based company submitted a draft registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the report added, citing a company statement. The firm has been working with UBS Group AG on the potential IPO, the report said. Eagle Football, run by U.S. businessman John Textor, holds stakes in multiple football clubs including Olympique Lyonnais, Crystal Palace and Brazil's Botafogo. The SEC and Eagle Football did not immediately respond to request for comment outside regular business hours. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Sport
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Ancelotti on a mission to make Brazil champions again
Soccer Football - Brazil unveils new coach Carlo Ancelotti - Grand Hyatt, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - May 26, 2025 New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti during the press conference REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes RIO DE JANEIRO - Carlo Ancelotti was unveiled on Monday as the new coach of the Brazil national team, with the mission of pulling them back from a difficult period in order to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, as they seek to become six-time world champions. The former Real Madrid coach will make his debut in the World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay in June. "I'm honoured and proud to lead the best team in the world. I have a big job ahead of me," the 65-year-old Italian told a press conference at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) headquarters. "I'm delighted, the challenge is great. I've always had a special connection with this team... We're going to work to make Brazil champions again," he added. Ancelotti, who was welcomed by former Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, took over from Dorival Junior, who was sacked at the end of March following a 4–1 defeat by Argentina, a humiliating loss that was the latest in a series of poor results. Brazil sit in fourth place in the South American World Cup qualifiers, with the top six teams earning direct qualification. The team's struggles began over two years ago when they were knocked out of the 2022 World Cup by Croatia on penalties in the quarter-finals. They have since lost five of their last 14 games, conceding 16 goals. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Ancelotti on a mission to make Brazil champions again
Soccer Football - Brazil unveils new coach Carlo Ancelotti - Grand Hyatt, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - May 26, 2025 New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti during the press conference REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Carlo Ancelotti was unveiled on Monday as the new coach of the Brazil national team, with the mission of pulling them back from a difficult period in order to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, as they seek to become six-time world champions. The former Real Madrid coach will make his debut in the World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay in June. "I'm honoured and proud to lead the best team in the world. I have a big job ahead of me," the 65-year-old Italian told a press conference at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) headquarters. "I'm delighted, the challenge is great. I've always had a special connection with this team... We're going to work to make Brazil champions again," he added. Ancelotti, who was welcomed by former Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, took over from Dorival Junior, who was sacked at the end of March following a 4–1 defeat by Argentina, a humiliating loss that was the latest in a series of poor results. Brazil sit in fourth place in the South American World Cup qualifiers, with the top six teams earning direct qualification. The team's struggles began over two years ago when they were knocked out of the 2022 World Cup by Croatia on penalties in the quarter-finals. They have since lost five of their last 14 games, conceding 16 goals. (By Rodrigo Viga GaierEditing by Pedro Fonseca and Christian Radnedge)
The Star
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Maracana one of eight stadiums for 2027 Women's World Cup
FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 26, 2020. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo (Reuters) - The Maracana Stadium will be one of eight venues across Brazil to host matches at the 2027 Women's World Cup, the first edition to be held in Latin America, FIFA announced on Wednesday. In addition to the iconic venue in Rio de Janeiro, the 64 matches of the competition will be played in Belo Horizonte (Mineirao Stadium), Brasilia (National Stadium), Fortaleza (Castelao Arena), Porto Alegre (Beira-Rio Stadium), Recife (Pernambuco Arena), Salvador (Fonte Nova Arena) and Sao Paulo (Itaquera Arena). "From samba to frevo, from stunning beaches to cosmopolitan cities, the world will experience the energy, colour and warmth that only Brazil can offer," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. "We will continue to work closely with the selected host cities on the exciting journey ahead of us, creating unforgettable moments in each of their stadiums in 2027, and ensuring that this tournament has a major and widespread positive impact." The tournament to be played between June 24 and July 25, 2027, will feature 32 participating teams. "The FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 will mark a historic milestone as the tournament heads to South America for the very first time," said FIFA general secretary Mattias Grafstrom. "The women's game continues to grow at an extraordinary pace, and bringing the tournament to Brazil will inspire a new generation across the continent and beyond." (Report by Javier Leira in Santiago and Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City; Editing by Toby Davis)
