Eagle Football Holdings was initially marketed to global investors and regulatory bodies as a synergistic, highly integrated multi-club ownership (MCO) model, encompassing Olympique Lyonnais in France, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas in […]
The Analysis Series: Systemic collapse of the Eagle Football multi-club ownership model: Comprehensive legal, financial, & regulatory analysis
The complete disintegration of Eagle Football Holdings multi-club ownership acts as a huge warning shot to regulators and fans alike regarding the globalisation of what remains (and should remain) independent local […]
Analysis Series: Eagle Football Group – Olympique Lyonnais (2024-2025)
Eagle Football Group (formerly known as OL Groupe) is a French holding company that owns and manages Olympique Lyonnais. French translation (here) Le Document d’Enregistrement Universel (French) This analysis examines the consolidated […]
The Analysis Series: Continued analysis of the Eagle Football Holdings collapse, updated with the Botafogo-Olympique Lyonnais litigation
What began as an ambitious attempt by American businessman John Textor to combine the talent-rich Brazilian football market with the commercial infrastructure of European leagues has culminated in a series of high-stakes […]
The Analysis Series: Eagle Football Holdings insolvency will satisfy none of the constituent clubs, nor their fans – particularly Botafogo
Analysis of Eagle Football Holdings insolvency: Debt, inter-company receivables, and the status of Botafogo SAF claims As of April 2, 2026, the governance and structural integrity of the conglomerate has evolved from […]
The Analysis Series, continuing the Eagle Football analysis – Botafogo
The formal acquisition of Botafogo SAF occurred in the wake of a desperate need for capital. In December 2021, the club reached an agreement in principle to sell 90% of its shares […]