Join host Vanessa Perdomo for a special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Soccer as she speaks with Matt Rizzetta, the founder and managing partner of Underdog Global Partners. He is the owner of multiple sports franchises across Italy including Campobosso FC, Donna Roma and Napoli Basketball. Rizzetta has had conversations with the owners of SSC Napoli about building the brand of Napoli into a true global juggernaut.

Join host Vanessa Perdomo for a special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Soccer as she speaks with Matt Rizzetta, the founder and managing partner of Underdog Global Partners. He is the owner of multiple sports franchises across Italy including Campobosso FC, Donna Roma and Napoli Basketball. Rizzetta has had conversations with the owners of SSC Napoli about building the brand of Napoli into a true global juggernaut.

Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the games.

Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the games.

Scarlet Fu, Michael Barr and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry.

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Business of Soccer: Napoli Potentially Becoming Next $2 Billion Sports City

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

Mike McCarley, founder and CEO of TMRW Sports, discusses the intersection of sports, media, and technology, detailing how the company is redefining the fan experience with high-tech ventures like the TGL golf league. McCarley talks about what it takes to build a new sports league from the ground up and how elite athlete investment is shaping the future of sports entertainment.

This week's show also features:
• A full sports roundup chat covering the major ripple effects of a massive week in sports, including the business impact of LeBron James leaving the Lakers, the commercial power of Serena Williams making a highly anticipated return, and a breakdown of the financial and cultural momentum behind the latest US national team win over Bosnia.

• Ashley Klam, professional flag football player, discusses the rapid growth and commercialization of the sport ahead of its Olympic debut. She talks about what it means to compete at the professional level and the building blocks required to sustain a viable, long-term pro league for flag football athletes.

Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Mike McCarley, founder and CEO of TMRW Sports, discusses the intersection of sports, media, and technology, detailing how the company is redefining the fan experience with high-tech ventures like the TGL golf league. McCarley talks about what it takes to build a new sports league from the ground up and how elite athlete investment is shaping the future of sports entertainment. This week's show also features: &bull; A full sports roundup chat covering the major ripple effects of a massive week in sports, including the business impact of LeBron James leaving the Lakers, the commercial power of Serena Williams making a highly anticipated return, and a breakdown of the financial and cultural momentum behind the latest US national team win over Bosnia. &bull; Ashley Klam, professional flag football player, discusses the rapid growth and commercialization of the sport ahead of its Olympic debut. She talks about what it means to compete at the professional level and the building blocks required to sustain a viable, long-term pro league for flag football athletes.

LeBron's Exit, Tech-Driven Leagues, Rise of Pro Flag Football

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

Ali Curtis, President of MLS Next Pro, discusses how MLS Next pro is going to try to build off the momentum of the World Cup once it ends.

Curtis talks about how MLS Next Pro will help get the next generation ready to compete at the highest level. 

This week's show also features:

- Matthew Savage, Chairman of Dorilton Capital and Atlassian Williams F1 Team, discusses their philosophy for how to invest and where to invest in the team to get the best results. 

- Chad Bronstein, Co-Founder and CEO of Real American Freestyle, discusses how popular the wrestling community. He talks about how he wanted to give the athletes who compete in this sport their whole lives a place to do it at the professional level.

 

Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Ali Curtis, President of MLS Next Pro, discusses how MLS Next pro is going to try to build off the momentum of the World Cup once it ends. Curtis talks about how MLS Next Pro will help get the next generation ready to compete at the highest level.&nbsp; This week's show also features: - Matthew Savage, Chairman of Dorilton Capital and Atlassian Williams F1 Team, discusses their philosophy for how to invest and where to invest in the team to get the best results. - Chad Bronstein, Co-Founder and CEO of Real American Freestyle, discusses how popular the wrestling community. He talks about how he wanted to give the athletes who compete in this sport their whole lives a place to do it at the professional level.
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MLS Next Pro Tries to Build Off World Cup Momentum 

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On this special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, host Vanessa Perdomo-Maglione is reporting from Cannes, France for the Cannes Lion festival. Over the last few years it has become a hotbed for athletes, teams and leagues to come and get some face time with brands in the hopes of increasing brand deals and partnerships to grow revenue.  

New to the scene this year was Major League Baseball, due to the fact they are one of the only leagues in season at the moment. Along with the league’s CMO Uzma Rawn Dowler, a handful of former players accompanied the league to get in front of as many brand executives as possible to help grow the game and business of baseball. 

We spoke with MLB legends CC Sabathia, Jimmy Rollins and Dexter Fowler about their role in representing the league in the front office while in Cannes as well as Major League Baseball Chief Marketing Officer Uzma Rawn Dowler.

On this special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, host Vanessa Perdomo-Maglione is reporting from Cannes, France for the Cannes Lion festival. Over the last few years it has become a hotbed for athletes, teams and leagues to come and get some face time with brands in the hopes of increasing brand deals and partnerships to grow revenue.&nbsp;&nbsp; New to the scene this year was Major League Baseball, due to the fact they are one of the only leagues in season at the moment. Along with the league&rsquo;s CMO Uzma Rawn Dowler, a handful of former players accompanied the league to get in front of as many brand executives as possible to help grow the game and business of baseball.&nbsp; We spoke with MLB legends CC Sabathia, Jimmy Rollins and Dexter Fowler about their role in representing the league in the front office while in Cannes as well as Major League Baseball Chief Marketing Officer Uzma Rawn Dowler.

BONUS: MLB Takes Over South Of France, With CC Sabathia, Jimmy Rollins & More 

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Business of Soccer: Napoli Potentially Becoming Next $2 Billion Sports City

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