American Investors Take Over HAC in Football League 1
Fresh Take:
So, here's the skinny on Le Havre, the French football club kickin' it in Ligue 1. According to ICI Normandie, the folks over at Blue Crow Sports Group are the latest to join forces with them, festival this Friday! Yep, you heard it right – Blue Crow, an American company founded in 2021, is led by the Guill fam, known for their stakes in football clubs across Spain, Mexico, and the UAE, as reported by ICI Normandie.
Struggling Finances, A New Dawn
Since 2015, Le Havre AC has been under the thumb of American entrepreneur Vincent Volpe, who's been on the hunt for a buyer for, well, ages. And when we say ages, we mean YEARS, folks! The club was teetering on the edge of daft finances, but luckily for them – and us football fans – the DNCG (the French football finance watchdog) gave them a lifeline, extending them a reprieve last Tuesday. Phew!
The reason behind Blue Crow's acquisition? Boosting local talent, according to ICI Normandie. That's right, they're all about promoting young players, giving them a shot to shine – and hopefully, lead Le Havre to greater heights in the Ligue 1!
[1] - ICI Normandie - link[2] - Paris-Normandie - link[4] - L'Équipe - link (French news outlet reporting on the sale and Blue Crow's involvement in Le Havre)
- The Guill family, known for their business in football clubs across various countries like Spain, Mexico, and the UAE, are venturing into the world of American football through their company, Blue Crow Sports Group.
- As Le Havre AC grapples with financial challenges, the acquisition by Blue Crow Sports Group provides a promising opportunity for the club, not just in terms of finance, but also for the development and showcasing of local football talent.
- With American football becoming a part of international sports finance and business, the link between sports and investment is becoming increasingly diverse, as exemplified by Blue Crow Sports Group's involvement in French football through Le Havre AC.
