Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:
BREA), the first publicly-listed football-focused company in
professional sports multi-club ownership, announced that its club,
Brera Tiverija, currently sits atop of the North Macedonian Women’s
League standings, marking a surprising start to the season.
Earlier this year, Brera Holdings announced the
formation of Brera Tiverija when the Association for Sport Women’s
Football Club Tiverija Strumica voted to assign all of its rights
and property to a joint stock company fully owned by Brera Strumica
FC, the North Macedonian men’s football club 90%-owned by Brera
Holdings. This structure enables Brera Holdings to make significant
investments in women’s football for the first time, underscoring
its commitment to the sport.
Brera Tiverija currently leads the league
standings, having completed the first round and one match of the
second round with an impressive record of eight wins and one draw.
The team has scored 47 goals while conceding only four—three of
which came from penalties. This remarkable performance highlights
Brera Tiverija’s offensive strength and overall dominance in the
league.
As the league enters a national team break, six
players from Brera Tiverija have been selected for the Senior
National Team: Ane Bosheska (1997), Pavlinka Nikolovska (1998),
Viktorija Panchurova (1999), Viktorija Nedeva (2003), Biljana
Paneska (2005), and Teona Galabovska (2008). Additionally, Head
Coach Slave Velkov is contributing as an assistant coach for both
the Senior and U17 National Teams, further emphasizing Brera
Tiverija’s influence on North Macedonian national football.
With only two foreign players—Goya Tcheury
Harumi from Brazil and Cashlin Copley Jane from the USA—Brera
Tiverija stands out in a league where many competitors utilize five
foreign players per team. The Company believes this focus on local
talent fosters a strong team spirit and has been instrumental in
the club's success.
The club's commitment to youth development is
evident, with two Tiverija players, Gjorgieva and Josifova (both
born in 2006), earning spots on the U19 National Team, showcasing
Brera Holdings’ investment in the next generation of athletes.
“It’s easy to acquire a team in a top-ranked
country, but in our case, we want to make a difference,” commented
Brera Holdings CEO Pierre Galoppi. “Standing up for women’s rights
and creating opportunities for young girls in North Macedonia and
beyond is a vital mission for us. We strive to win on the pitch and
lead in our communities. This season’s success is just the
beginning, and we look forward to what lies ahead.”
The champion of the domestic league earns a
place in the Group Stage of the UEFA Women's Champions League for
the following season, with the top teams advancing to the knockout
rounds. Brera Tiverija is making significant progress toward this
goal, and the club anticipates exciting developments in the coming
months.
ABOUT BRERA HOLDINGS
PLCBrera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA) is dedicated to
expanding its social impact football business by developing a
global portfolio of emerging football and sports clubs. Building on
the legacy of Brera FC, which it acquired in 2022, the Company aims
to create opportunities for tournament prizes, sponsorships, and
professional consulting services. Brera FC, recognized as "The
Third Team of Milan," has been crafting an alternative football
legacy since its founding in 2000. The club also organizes the
FENIX Trophy, a nonprofessional pan-European tournament
acknowledged by UEFA. This tournament, which has been referred to
as "the Champions League for amateurs" by BBC Sport, has garnered
significant media coverage, including from ESPN.
In its efforts to broaden its reach, Brera
expanded into Africa in March 2023 by establishing Brera Tchumene
FC in Mozambique, which quickly rose to the First Division after
winning its post-season tournament. In April 2023, the Company
acquired a 90% stake in the North Macedonian first-division team
Fudbalski Klub Akademija Pandev, now known as Brera Strumica FC.
Additionally, in June 2023, Brera made a strategic investment in
Manchester United PLC, realizing a 74% gain. The Company has
further diversified its portfolio by acquiring a majority stake in
UYBA Volley, an Italian women's professional volleyball team, in
July 2023, assuming control of Bayanzurkh Sporting Ilch FC, a
Mongolian National Premier League team, which became Brera Ilch FC,
in September 2023, and establishing a joint stock company for the
North Macedonian women's football club Tiverija Strumica, now known
as Brera Tiverija FC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brera Strumica
FC, in June 2024.
Most recently, Brera announced plans to acquire
an Italian Serie B club, having signed an exclusive letter of
intent with a prospective club, and is proceeding with due
diligence. With a focus on bottom-up value creation,
innovation-driven growth, and socially impactful outcomes, Brera
Holdings endeavors to position itself as a forward-thinking player
in the global sports landscape. For more information, visit
www.breraholdings.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding
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uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding the
Company's ability to grow its business and other statements that
are not historical facts, including statements which may be
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"expects," "anticipates," "projects," "predicts," "estimates,"
"aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or similar words. Actual
results could differ materially from those described in these
forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including
without limitation, the Company's ability to continue as a going
concern, the popularity and/or competitive success of the Company's
acquired football and other sports teams, the Company's ability to
attract players and staff for acquired clubs, unsuccessful
acquisitions or other strategic transactions, the possibility of a
decline in the popularity of football or other sports, the
Company's ability to expand its fanbase, sponsors and commercial
partners, general economic conditions, and other risk factors
detailed in the Company's filings with the SEC. The forward-looking
statements contained in this press release are made as of the date
of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any
responsibility to update such forward-looking statements except in
accordance with applicable law.
Company Contact Information: Pierre Galoppi,
Chief Executive Officer, Brera Holdings PLC
Email: pierre@breraholdings.com
Investor Relations Inquiries: Skyline Corporate
Communications Group, LLC Scott Powell, President 1177 Avenue of
the Americas, 5th Floor New York, New York 10036 Office: (646)
893-5835 Email: info@skylineccg.com
- Six Brera Tiverija players Pancurova, Nikolovska, Boseska,
Nedeva, Paneska, and Galabovska earned a well-deserved call-up to
the national team for their outstanding performances this
season
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