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The Global Value of Youth Soccer: A Decade Ahead

November 21, 2025 by FootballCapitalist.com

Youth soccer is evolving into a global industry with measurable economic impact, cultural significance, and geopolitical weight. The market for youth sports is projected to grow from USD 37.98 billion in 2024 to USD 63.84 billion by 2033, with soccer as the dominant driver. Case studies from Aspire Academy (Qatar), Right to Dream (Ghana), and La Masia (Barcelona) illustrate how different models—state-backed, grassroots, and club-integrated—are shaping the future of football. Crucially, the thousands of grassroots clubs in cities like Barcelona, Madrid, and Rotterdam form the hidden infrastructure that sustains participation and talent development. Over the next decade…

Series Part 1 — The $350 Million Bet: Arthur Blank Brings Atlanta Into the NWSL

November 21, 2025 by FootballCapitalist.com

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Arthur Blank is an American billionaire businessman best known as the co-founder of The Home Depot and the owner of several major sports teams in Atlanta, including the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’s Atlanta United FC.

Neymar Family Acquires Pelé Brand in $18 Million Transaction

November 18, 2025 by FootballCapitalist.com

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In a landmark transaction, Neymar and his father secure full rights to Pelé’s name, image, and archives. FootballCapitalist breaks down the strategic implications, brand valuation potential, and why legacy IP is emerging as football’s next billion-dollar frontier.