The Footballco Business Podcast

How does a club in Germany's second division rival the merchandise revenues of Champions League regulars? In this episode, we sit down with Alexander Timm, Head of Merchandising and Cultural Lead at FC St. Pauli, to explore the business and culture behind one of football’s most unique global brands. We discuss: The origin story of St. Pauli’s two badges and why the Skull and Crossbones outperforms the traditional crest. The role of collaborations with hip-hop and punk acts in the club's merchandising How the club balances authentic left-wing values with modern commercial growth. How Puma fits with the club's values Why St. Pauli launched a €30m stadium cooperative instead of traditional corporate financing. What to expect at STANDS 2026—St. Pauli’s two-day football, culture, and creativity event at the Millerntor-Stadion. Find out more about STANDS

We’re joined by Global Director Brand and Customer, Anne Stilling, to discuss why the brand is back with UEFA across both men’s and women’s football and how the brand’s approach to football has evolved over more than two decades! Also… The strategy behind Vodafone’s new UEFA partnership Similarities with men’s football and women’s rugby How football and marketing have changed since Vodafone’s last UEFA partnership Could we see Vodafone on a Premier League shirt again? Stadium sponsorship What is Hyrox and why you should care

On this episode of the Footballco Business Podcast, we’re joined by the managing director of Manchester City Women, Charlotte O’Neill. Charlotte joins us to discuss performance off the pitch, including: Commercial partnerships with the likes of Snuggs and Joie What it’s like playing games at two stadiums next door to each other Growing the club’s fanbase and its new social media plans What the club can learn from Hey Duggee Live and Disney on Ice The impact of new broadcast deals Being able to drink in the stands Where City Women will be in 2035

On this show, we're bringing you Colm Dillane's interview from Stands, recorded in August this year and covering Colm's passion for fashion and creativity and the role football plays in his work. Colm is interviewed by Ryan McLaughlin, Events & Collaborations @ MCL Digital, Co-Host and Co-Organiser of STANDS STANDS is an event created FC St. Pauli to give room to the intersection between the different communities/cultures of streetfashion, art, music and football at the Millerntor Stadium Colm's interview covers Having Ronaldinho walk for KidSuper at Paris Fashion Week Why football is 'the coolest sport in the world' Lessons for brands and clubs crossing into football and fashion Why being a creator/director is harder than being an athlete Why he built a pitch on the roof of KidSuper Studio Partnering with St Pauli to create a unique mural, hoodies and shirts Working with Puma for the brand's Club World Cup Kits Collaborating with Louis Vuitton

On this episode, we're joined by Sports Business Journal's Soccer Staff Writer, Alex Silverman, for a show dedicated to US Soccer. Alex takes us through SBJ's recently published list of the best US cities for soccer business, looks back at the Club World Cup and forward to the World Cup, and what's next for MLS.