Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA), the only publicly traded
multi-club ownership company focused on football (soccer), is
excited to announce the screening of The Amazing Adventures of Mr.
Fenix (in the Lands of European Non-Professional Football) at the
OFFSIDE FOOTBALL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 in Milan. The event, held at
Fabbrica Del Vapore on November 14, showcased the documentary,
which chronicles the journey of the FENIX Trophy and its dedication
to honoring grassroots football.
Following the screening, a compelling discussion
took place featuring FENIX Trophy co-founder Leonardo Aleotti, and
the documentary’s director, Gigi Mammana. They explored the making
of the film and the wider vision of the FENIX Trophy, offering
insights into the significance of non-league and amateur football
in preserving the cultural and community-driven aspects of the
sport in a world increasingly dominated by commercialization.
The FENIX Trophy: Celebrating Grassroots
FootballThe documentary highlights the core values of the
FENIX Trophy, a unique competition established in 2021 by Brera FC
in Milan, led by Leonardo Aleotti and his father Alessandro
Aleotti. This tournament stands apart by focusing on
non-professional clubs with profound social, historical, and
cultural importance, providing an alternative to the high-stakes,
commercially driven tournaments that typically dominate European
football.
With teams from across Europe—including the UK,
Italy, Poland, Belgium, and other nations—the FENIX Trophy
champions community-driven football, giving smaller clubs an
international stage to showcase their talents. Each participating
team partners with a charity, reinforcing the competition’s
commitment to social responsibility and community involvement.
The FENIX Trophy has also earned the official
endorsement of UEFA, reinforcing its role in promoting a form of
football that values culture, fair play, and social engagement.
Celebrating Football's True
SpiritThe screening of The Amazing Adventures of Mr. Fenix
at the OFFSIDE FOOTBALL FILM FESTIVAL further underscored the
importance of grassroots football in today’s sport. The documentary
highlights how the FENIX Trophy serves as a refreshing counterpoint
to the commercialization of football, prioritizing local pride, fan
passion, and the pure spirit of the game that is often overlooked
in mainstream competitions.
Earlier this month, the documentary was also
featured at the 42nd Milano International FICTS Festival, where it
received positive feedback and presented a valuable opportunity to
raise awareness about the FENIX Trophy among a broader
audience.
For more information on the FENIX Trophy and to
learn more about the documentary, please visit
https://fenixtrophy.eu/
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.
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Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains
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Company's ability to grow its business and other statements that
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"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
PLCEmail: pierre@breraholdings.com
Investor Relations Inquiries:Skyline Corporate
Communications Group, LLCScott Powell, President1177 Avenue of the
Americas, 5th FloorNew York, New York 10036Office: (646)
893-5835Email: info@skylineccg.com
- FENIX Trophy co-founder Leonardo Aleotti attends the 42° MILANO
INTERNATIONAL FICTS FESTIVAL awards ceremony with the documentary
“The Amazing Adventures of Mr. Fenix (in the Lands of European
Non-Professional Football)” by Gigi Mammana
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