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Real Madrid is prepping a delicate balancing act

The world’s most valuable soccer team has historically been unable to court new owners. Now it’s trying to raise ~$1 billion without losing its soul.

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Eben Novy-Williams
Nov 21, 2025
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Welcome back to Club Sportico, where we break down the intersection of sports and money—with an extra bit of humor and opinion. Today, we travel across the Atlantic.

On Sunday morning in Madrid, the man who runs the world’s most valuable soccer team will update its most dedicated fans about his plan to nudge them aside—at least partially.

Real Madrid pre…

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