Pau Gasol's Group Invests €55 Million in Spanish Women's Football League
On June 29, 2026, Liga F clubs approved a €55 million investment from Pau Gasol’s Gasol16 Ventures and Fortified Partners. The deal, the largest private investment ever in a women’s football league, aims to professionalize and internationalize Spain’s top women’s league over four seasons. Funds will develop commercial operations and sustainability. Liga F reported 7.5 million viewers last season, an 11.2% increase.
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Gasol-Liga F: Yeses, Noes, and Buts - Investment Deal Approved
The article reports on the approval of a landmark 55 million euro investment deal between Pau Gasol's Gasol16 Ventures and Liga F, the top Spanish women's football league. The decision was made at an Extraordinary Assembly on Monday, July 4, 2026, with a reinforced two-thirds majority. According to sources at AS, eight clubs (Atlético de Madrid, Costa Adeje Tenerife, Granada, Sevilla, Badalona Women, Eibar, DUX Logroño, and relegated Alhama) supported the agreement. Three clubs voted against, two voted in favor with reservations, and three remain undecided. Lola Romero, general director of Atlético's women's team, expressed strong support, calling it the 'backing we need.' League president Beatriz Álvarez and Gasol himself highlighted the historic milestone for women's football, with Gasol noting positive feedback from players. The deal is expected to boost the league's growth and visibility.
Feed MRSS-S fc_barcelona_aBarça Endorses Pau Gasol's Women's League Investment but Withholds Formal Adherence
FC Barcelona has voted in favor of a commercial investment agreement between Liga F and Gasol16 Ventures, a group led by Pau Gasol and Fortified Partners, at the Liga F Assembly. The deal, approved by a reinforced majority of clubs, involves a €55 million investment over four seasons aimed at professionalizing, digitizing, and expanding the international reach of women's football in Spain. While Barça supports the project's strategic goals, the club has clarified that its vote does not equal formal adherence. It will later review the legal, economic, and sporting conditions before deciding to join. This cautious stance contrasts sharply with Real Madrid, which rejected the proposal, questioning the long-term sustainability and transparency of transferring a percentage of future commercial revenue to investors for 25 years. Barça reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Liga F while protecting its own interests and promoting sustainable growth.
FútbolRC Deportivo Studies Liga F Investment Deal as Real Madrid Reveals Revenue Commitments
Liga F, the top women's football league in Spain, announced a 55 million euro agreement with Gasol16 Ventures and Fortified Partners, led by Pau Gasol, to be executed over four seasons starting 2026-2027. However, Real Madrid has disclosed fine print showing the deal commits 35 to 49 percent of the competition's future commercial revenues for 25 years until 2051 in exchange for 40 million euros to be distributed among the 16 clubs. An additional 12 million euros goes to the league body and 3 million for acquiring certain player image rights. Real Madrid is one of four clubs not joining the agreement, while RC Deportivo is still studying the terms. Liga F describes it as the largest private capital investment ever in European women's football, aimed at boosting the league's commercial and media appeal.
Últimas NoticiasDeportivo Studies Liga F Investment Deal as Real Madrid Reveals Revenue Commitment Details
Liga F announced a 55 million euro investment agreement with Gasol16 Ventures and Fortified Partners, led by Pau Gasol, to be executed over four seasons starting 2026-2027. However, Real Madrid revealed in a statement that the deal commits between 35 and 49 percent of the competition's future commercial revenue for 25 years (until 2051) in exchange for 40 million euros distributed among 16 teams. An additional 12 million goes to the league organization and 3 million for certain player image rights. Real Madrid is one of four clubs not joining the agreement. RC Deportivo is still studying the terms before deciding, having previously accepted a similar CVC deal. Liga F describes this as the largest private capital investment in European women's competition to date, aiming to boost the league's media and commercial appeal.
Últimas NoticiasReal Madrid Issues Harsh Statement Against Liga F Agreement with Pau Gasol's Group
Real Madrid has strongly opposed a commercial investment agreement between Liga F and Gasol16 Ventures, the company led by Pau Gasol alongside Fortified Partners. The 55 million euro deal over four years, approved by two-thirds of professional women's clubs, grants the investor between 35% and 49% of future commercial income from the competition until June 2051. Real Madrid argues the agreement does not promote sustainability, transparency, or full club autonomy. The club also highlights that adhering clubs will receive 40 million euros collectively, Liga F will receive 12 million, and 3 million will go toward acquiring image rights of some players. Real Madrid warns that future clubs joining Liga F will be bound by the agreement's terms without having participated in the decision or benefited from the initial financing. The club respects the choice of other clubs but insists that those opting out should not face unequal treatment or consequences.
FútbolReal Madrid Refuses to Join Liga F-Gasol Investment Agreement
Real Madrid announced it will not join the investment agreement between Liga F and Gasol16 Ventures, the strategic vehicle of former basketball star Pau Gasol. The club stated that the agreement, approved at the Liga F Assembly on June 29, does not align with its vision for women's football growth based on sustainability, transparency, and club autonomy. The deal involves a €55 million injection over four seasons (€40 million for clubs, €12 million for Liga F, €3 million for image rights). Real Madrid noted that a quarter of the competition's clubs also opted out. Key objections include the long-term commitment of forfeiting a percentage of revenue for 25 years, potential differential treatment for non-adhering clubs, and that future Liga F clubs would be bound by the decision without having benefited from the initial funding. The club respects other clubs' choices but insists the voluntary nature must not result in unequal consequences.
Fútbol en AS.comPau Gasol envisions Women's League with full stadiums attracting top talent
Basketball legend Pau Gasol announced a strategic alliance between his investment firm Gasol16 Ventures and Spain's top women's football league, Liga F, on Tuesday. The partnership involves a 55 million euro investment over four seasons, but Gasol emphasized broader ambitions: to strengthen club structures, professionalize competition areas, and position the league as a global destination for talent. He highlighted Spain's recent international successes as proof of potential, aiming to retain domestic stars and attract the world's best female footballers. Gasol also identified fan engagement and stadium attendance as key challenges, calling on media to increase coverage and visibility. The initiative seeks to build a solid foundation for long-term growth of women's football in Spain.
FútbolGasol: Strengthening the League will make the best want to come
Basketball legend Pau Gasol and Liga F president Beatriz Álvarez announced a historic 55 million euro investment agreement over four seasons between Gasol16 Ventures and Spain's top women's football league. Gasol initiated contact, wanting to collaborate after previous investments in the WNBA and Bay FC. Álvarez described the deal as a milestone for women's football and Spanish sports. The funds will be used to improve match-day fan experiences, athletic performance, commercial operations, infrastructure, club structures, and human resources. The agreement received support from 12 of the 16 Liga F clubs. Both emphasized shared vision and philosophy as key to the partnership.
Fútbol en AS.comPau Gasol's Gasol16 Ventures Invests 55 Million Euros in Spanish Women's Football League (Liga F)
NBA legend Pau Gasol, through his firm Gasol16 Ventures, has invested 55 million euros in Spain's top women's football league (Liga F). In an interview with Marca, Gasol and Liga F President Beatriz Álvarez described the deal as a historic, landmark collaboration aimed at accelerating the league's growth, commercial development, and international influence. Álvarez emphasized this is the first time globally that investment has entered a women's football league. Gasol stated the investment is a long-term commitment, not an overnight change, and that they hope to create a more attractive sports and event experience. The deal includes plans for an international athlete advisory committee to boost visibility. While most of the 16 clubs approved the collaboration, it was not unanimous, but Álvarez expressed hope for maximum club participation.
虎扑 - 足球Pau Gasol Group Invests €55 Million in Spanish Women's Football League, Setting Record
On June 29, clubs of Liga F, Spain's top-tier women's professional football league, approved a €55 million commercial investment agreement led by former basketball superstar Pau Gasol's Gasol16 Ventures. The deal was passed with a two-thirds enhanced majority at an ordinary and extraordinary general meeting. Gasol's group will collaborate with Fortified Partners to develop, professionalize, and internationally expand Spanish women's professional football. Liga F described the investment as the largest private investment in women's football league history and one of the most significant in global professional women's sports. The funds will be distributed in installments over four seasons, focusing on commercial and operational structures to establish a long-term sustainable development model and enhance player influence. Liga F reported a cumulative audience of 7.5 million last season, an 11.2% increase, and announced upcoming broadcasting rights commercial development. The 2026-27 season budget was also approved.
虎扑 - 足球Liga F and Pau Gasol seal 55 million euro deal to boost women's football
Liga F clubs approved a 55 million euro commercial investment agreement with 'Gasol16 Ventures', the group led by former basketball star Pau Gasol, in alliance with Fortified Partners. The deal, backed by a reinforced two-thirds majority in the league's general assembly, is aimed at accelerating the growth, professionalization, and international expansion of professional women's football in Spain. The funds will be disbursed over four seasons and allocated to commercial and operational structure development, sustainable model building, and enhancing player projection. Liga F reported a record 7.5 million viewers last season, an 11.2% increase. The league also approved its 2026-2027 budget and plans to commercialize audiovisual rights soon. This is described as the largest private investment received by a women's football league and among the most significant in professional women's sport globally.
Últimas NoticiasLiga F and Pau Gasol Seal €55 Million Deal to Boost Women's Football
Liga F clubs approved a €55 million commercial investment agreement from 'Gasol16 Ventures', the group led by former basketball star Pau Gasol in alliance with Fortified Partners. The deal, backed by a reinforced two-thirds majority, aims to accelerate the growth, professionalization, and international expansion of professional women's football in Spain. Liga F describes it as the largest private investment ever received by a women's football league globally. Funds will be disbursed over four seasons to develop the league's commercial and operational structure and build a sustainable long-term model. During the assembly, Liga F reported that viewership reached 7.5 million last season, an 11.2% increase. The league will soon open the marketing process for audiovisual rights. The ordinary assembly also approved the economic budget for the 2026-2027 season. Details are to be presented Tuesday in Madrid by Gasol and Liga F president Beatriz Álvarez.
Últimas NoticiasLiga F Clubs Approve 55 Million Euro Investment Deal with Pau Gasol's Gasol16 Ventures
On June 29, 2026, the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Assembly of Liga F, Spain's top women's football league, approved a commercial investment agreement worth 55 million euros with Pau Gasol's investment group, Gasol16 Ventures, in partnership with Fortified Partners. The deal, which received a reinforced two-thirds majority vote, aims to boost the growth, professionalization, and international expansion of women's professional football. According to Liga F, this represents the largest private investment ever received by a women's football league and one of the most significant worldwide in professional women's sport history. Funds will be disbursed over four seasons to develop the league's commercial and operational structure, consolidate a long-term sustainable model, and promote players. During the assembly, it was also reported that Liga F's audience grew to 7.5 million viewers last season, an 11.2% increase. The economic budget for the 2026-2027 season was approved, and the marketing of audiovisual rights for upcoming seasons will begin shortly. Details of the agreement are to be presented in Madrid by Pau Gasol and Liga F president Beatriz Álvarez.
FútbolPau Gasol Presents €55 Million Investment Proposal to La Liga F
Former NBA star Pau Gasol, through his company Gasol16 Ventures, has presented a €55 million investment proposal to La Liga F, Spain's top women's football league, and its 16 clubs. The proposal, which will be voted on at an Extraordinary Assembly of Clubs on June 29, aims to professionalize the league's commercial model and accelerate its internationalization. If approved, it would be the largest private investment ever received by a women's football league and one of the most significant in professional women's sports globally. Gasol16 Ventures, which focuses on sports, health, and wellness, brings not only capital but also a network of commercial and institutional relationships. Pau Gasol's experience includes investments in the WNBA and Bay FC of the NWSL, the U.S. women's football league.
FútbolPau Gasol's Investment Group Proposes 55 Million Euro Injection into Liga F
Liga F, the top Spanish women's football league, announced it has received a 55 million euro investment proposal from Gasol16 Ventures, the strategic investment vehicle of former NBA star Pau Gasol. The proposal, which also involves other investors, aims to professionalize the league's commercial model and accelerate its internationalization. If approved at an Extraordinary Assembly of Clubs on June 29, it would be the largest private investment ever in a women's football league and one of the most significant in professional women's sports globally. Gasol16 Ventures focuses on sports, health, and wellness, and intends to leverage Gasol's network and experience from his NBA and national team career, as well as his existing investments in women's sports like the WNBA and Bay FC of the NWSL.
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