Yoann Brigante

How structural dysfunction, governance failure, demographic headwinds and a culture resistant to change have progressively weakened one of football’s historic powers and narrowed the path to renewal 1. A third consecutive World Cup absence: not an accident, but a verdict For the third consecutive time, Italy will not compete at a FIFA World Cup. The loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina on penalties confirmed what the footballing world had long suspected: the Azzurri's decline is no longer...

How audience demand, commercial partnerships and new investment dynamics are reshaping the economics of the women’s game 1. From potential to structural growth For years, women’s sport was framed as an “underexploited opportunity”. By 2026, that narrative is beginning to feel outdated. The central question is no longer whether demand exists, but how quickly the ecosystem can structure itself to absorb and convert that demand, across revenue generation, competition calendars, media...