Football is fast becoming an investable asset class, a major bank says, as private equity and sovereign funds pour capital into clubs and the sport.
Markets · Business of Sport
Key Facts
—The thesis. A major bank says football is turning into an investable asset class.
—The timing. The report lands as the World Cup kicks off in North America.
—The money. Private equity and sovereign funds are pouring capital into clubs.
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