Drake the Investor, Fanatics-FIFA

Drake the Investor, Fanatics-FIFA

May 8, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 45

About this episode

This episode discusses Drake's investment in Venezia, FIFA's deal with Fanatics, and various developments in soccer sponsorships and media impact.

Drake's deal for Venezia in Serie A. FIFA-Fanatics collectibles deal, New Man United training kit sponsor, Liga MX dominating MLS again. Plus does Messi's attitude to media dilute his impact? Can USL be a hipster brand? And will MLS Next Pro's plans really work? All that and more in this week's Soccer Business News Review with Simon Evans and Andre Da Costa.

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Host: Simon Evans

Guest: Andre Da Costa

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Organizations: Venezia, FIFA, Fanatics, Manchester United, Liga MX, MLS, USL, MLS Next Pro

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