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Soccer Star Jérôme Boateng Launches “Boa” Magazine

Last week, Bayern Munich and German national team defender Jérôme Boateng launched his latest off-the-pitch venture int he form of his own magazine, “Boa.” According to a release from Berk Communications, the new lifestyle publication will be a celebration of Boateng’s passions – fashion, music, art, sport and storytelling. Additionally, “Boa” will celebrate all things […]

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English Football Association Proposes New Regulations For Agents

Football agents in England’s top division are among the most polarizing figures associated with the sport. Tasked with managing the financial affairs of their clients, agents will begin to pop into the headlines during contract negotiations and high-profile transfers. To young players, agents at times will assume the role of a parent, guiding them on […]

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Romelu Lukaku Signs Partnership With PUMA Football

After signing with Roc Nation Sports a couple months ago, Manchester United and Belgian National Team striker Romelu Lukaku has signed a long-term partnership with PUMA Football. The deal was executed by his representatives at RNS and PUMA Football. It starts immediately, with Lukaku wearing the new PUMA ONE football boots during the 2018 FIFA World […]

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Roc Nation Sports Signs Soccer Star Romelu Lukaku

According to a company press release, Roc Nation Sports has signed Belgian soccer sensation Romelu Lukaku. The Manchester United and Belgian National Team striker becomes the second member of RNS’ soccer division, joining the likes of Bayern Munich and German National Team center back Jérôme Boateng. Lukaku has already been a professional soccer player for […]

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Wasserman Client’s Drafted Early And Often In 2018 MLS SuperDraft

Regardless of the sport it seems that Wasserman is always making moves to represent the best. They continued that trend in this year’s MLS SuperDraft. The culture-centric agency had three clients drafted in the top five picks and had another two clients drafted in the top fifteen. Wasserman client’s who will be joining MLS clubs […]

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Are European Soccer Agents Set to Eclipse Their American Sports Counterparts?

In Europe, soccer eclipses any other sport for players’ salary and agency commissions. Much like baseball, football and basketball in the United States, the focus on developing young talent in order to capitalize on success and build upon the growth of potential superstars is the fulcrum to many grassroots clubs. The system is somewhat different […]

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Stellar Group Expands Into The United States

British soccer agency Stellar Group has expanded into the United States by partnering with soccer agency Global Premier Management. With this new partnership, the American agency will now become Stellar USA. According to agent and Global Premier Management founder, Patrick McCabe “It is not an acquisition. It’s really a partnership/merger.” McCabe, who represents upwards of […]

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Western Union Partners With Liverpool FC

The Western Union Company and Liverpool FC have announced a multi-year partnership for the global payment and money transfer service company to become an Official Principal Partner and the Official Money Transfer Partner of the famed football (soccer) club. As the “Official Money Transfer Partner,” the company will use its “global cross-border digital transfer and […]

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SportBox Entertainment Group Appoints Francisco Terreros As EVP

Per a press release from the company, SportBox Entertainment Group has announced that ?s Group Principal and FIFA registered intermediary, Francisco Terreros, has joined the agency and will serve as Executive Vice President. Terreros brings more than 15 years of sport and entertainment industry experience to the firm. The Colombia native will lead the formation of a global soccer division, with […]

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Wasserman Signs Mallory Pugh

Rising soccer star Mallory Pugh has signed with Wasserman for her representation in all areas of her career. The newest member of the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) Washington Spirit and member of the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) made headlines earlier this week after deciding to forgo her college eligibility at UCLA to turn […]