Understanding Multi-Club Ownership: CRSA Research Makes Waves in the Press
CRSA's work on multi-club ownership is gaining traction and the media has taken notice
Multi-club ownership (MCO) is reshaping European football at a pace regulators are struggling to match. As ownership networks grow more powerful and conflicts of interest multiply, the question of how to protect fair competition has moved from academic work into front-page news. Research conducted at the CRSA in close collaboration with UEFA is now feeding directly into that public debate, with findings on the scale and risk of MCO structures being picked up by major outlets. Two recent articles explore what the rise of club networks means for fans, clubs, and UEFA alike.