Owning the Game: Multi-Club Ownership and the Battle for Competitive Integrity in Global Football

Authors

• Juan Carlos Vazquez-Valderas, Lynn University
• Emma Steinweiss, Lynn University
• Nickolas Bruscargin, Lynn University
• Sherry Andre, Lynn UniversityFollow

Document Type

Conference Session

Publication Date

2-12-2026

Abstract

Presented research at the GSBA Conference examining the rise of multi-club ownership in global football and its implications for competitive balance, governance, and stakeholder trust. The session explored how shared ownership structures can create both strategic advantages and ethical challenges, while encouraging discussion on protecting integrity within the global sport industry.

Conference/Symposium

Global Sports Business Association (GSBA) Conference

Department

College of Business and Management

Comments

This presentation was primarily student-driven.

Theme: Ideas in Motion

Recommended Citation

Vazquez-Valderas, J. C., Steinweiss, E., Bruscargin, N., & Andre, S. (2026, February 9-12). Owning the game: Multi-Club Ownership and the battle for competitive integrity in global football [Conference session]. Global Sport Business Association (GSBA) Conference.