Calcium with Multiple Properties: Intensity in Alternating Current Scenarios

Lending a Helping Hand Where It's Needed:

It seems like the big players in global football are taking turns to lend a hand to their fellow clubs, especially when it comes to the controversial topic of multiple club ownership (MCO). A few months back, FIFA passed León team from the Club World Cup due to shared ownership with another Mexican team, Pachuca. This billionaire tycoon Jesús Martínez Patino-controlled duo runs the show, with roots in big distribution and sports. FIFA enforced Article 10 of the Club World Cup rules in this scenario. In contrast, UEFA hasn't been as stern in the past, when it comes to similar situations involving clubs linked to Red Bull or City Football Group. Teams like Leipzig, Salzburg, Manchester City, and Girona have participated in the same European cups without much ado owing to vague governance guidelines. UEFA's leniency is evident in cases where clubs like Milan, Toulouse, and even the Red Bird-owned Milan are concerned.

Tomorrow, the world will witness if UEFA's verdict remains similar or faces a shift, as Nyon is expected to pass judgments on MCO cases, including the one entailing Lyon and Crystal Palace, managed by Eagle Football Group, another hub of numerous teams.

Now, let's take a look at FIFA's latest move. Despite excluding León, it's worth noting that the team slated to replace them isn't immune to the MCO issue. We're talking about Los Angeles FC, one of the thirty-two magnificent hosts. This Californian company has joined hands with none other than Bayern Munich, which is also set to enter the Club World Cup. Their alliance, Red&Gold, is an endeavor to develop and nurture talent, offering a unified platform for professional football. The official website flaunts Bayern and Los Angeles FC logos, signifying their close partnership. Red&Gold also collaborates with Gambinos Stars Africa in Gambia and Racing Club Montevideo in Uruguay. Curiously enough, the colors of both participants in the Club World Cup - Red of Bayern Munich and Gold of Los Angeles FC - are represented in the Red&Gold name. While this isn't the same as shared ownership, it's a clue that strong common interests are at play.

Multi-Club Ownership in the Football Circuit: What's the Deal?

Both FIFA and UEFA have rules and regulations in place to tackle MCO and cross-ownership in football to ensure fair competition and prevent conflicts of interest.

FIFA Regulations

Article 10.1: A person or legal entity may not control or exert influence over more than one club taking part in the same competition. Control is defined as having majority voting rights, the power to appoint or remove majority board members, or decisive influence in decision-making[1][2].
Enforcement: In situations where multiple clubs under the same ownership qualify for a tournament, only one club will be allowed to participate, and the FIFA Disciplinary Committee decides which team can play[2]. For instance, Club León was removed from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup due to shared ownership with CF Pachuca[1].

UEFA Regulations

Influence: UEFA deems a party to have decisive influence if it owns 30% or more of a club's shares[3]. This implies that if an entity possesses significant shares in multiple clubs, it could be considered as having control over those clubs.
Restrictions: Both FIFA and UEFA forbid individuals or entities from exercising control or influence over multiple clubs participating in the same competition to prevent conflicts of interest and maintain fair competition.

General Principles

Independence: Maintaining independence among clubs is crucial to ensure fair competition and prevent conflicts of interest.
Transparency and Compliance: Clubs must adhere to these regulations to avoid penalties, such as exclusion from competitions.

These regulations aim to safeguard the integrity of football competitions by barring financial or strategic advantages that might arise from shared ownership or control.

With the upcoming judgments on MCO cases by UEFA, including the one involving Lyon and Crystal Palace, it appears that the football circuit is under close scrutiny for potential conflicts of interest in sports-analysis.
As FIFA's Club World Cup approaches, the alliance between Los Angeles FC and Bayern Munich, the Red&Gold association, raises questions about multi-club ownership in sports, particularly regarding the development and nurturing of talent across multiple teams.