THBT multi-club ownership models cause more harm than good for soccer.

THBT multi-club ownership models cause more harm than good for soccer.

Date set
July 12, 2026
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Sports, Economics
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Multi-club ownership (MCO) in soccer is a model where one entity or individual owns, or has significant influence over, two or more professional teams. MCO models have grown from rare, isolated cases to a dominant trend, with over 180 multi-club investment structures operating worldwide as of late 2025.