Women’s International Professional Volleyball Reaches New Heights

Brera Holdings PLC: Leading the Charge in Women's Volleyball Global Surge

DUBLIN, Ireland and MILAN, Italy, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings”, “Brera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA), continues to drive forward women's volleyball as it reaches new heights across the globe. On August 30, 2023, more than 92,000 fans filled the University of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium to watch the Cornhuskers’ women’s volleyball team play Omaha, setting a world record for attendance at any women’s sporting event in history. Just one month prior in July 2023, Brera, with its keen eye for value, secured a majority stake in UYBA Volley S.s.d.a.r.l., a vanguard Italian Serie A1 women's professional volleyball team, as unprecedented support from an array of prominent global investors has begun to pour into the sport.

Brera’s strategic investment came at a crucial juncture for women's professional volleyball, a sport that's seeing an influx of high-profile endorsements and investments from luminaries such as Alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn, NBA superstars Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum, WNBA superstar Candace Parker, Linda Henry of the Fenway Sports Group, acclaimed actress Amy Schumer, and tennis icon Billie Jean King. The three professional women's volleyball leagues in the United States have collectively attracted nearly $250 million in investments. Specifically, the Pro Volleyball Federation, League One Volleyball, and Athletes Unlimited have garnered $150 million, $60 million, and $30 million in funding, respectively. These investments are more than financial injections; they represent a seismic shift in the popularity, recognition and valuation of women's sports on a global scale.

"Women's professional volleyball is experiencing a boom in popularity, buoyed by the enthusiasm and backing of some of the most celebrated names in sports around the world," said Pierre Galoppi, CEO of Brera Holdings PLC. "With the support of such iconic athletes and personalities, we didn’t just invest in a team; we're championing a global movement that showcases the power, talent, and potential of women in sports. Our majority ownership of and partnership with UYBA Volley aims to amplify this momentum, making a profound impact on the sport's visibility, viability, and vibrancy worldwide."