In this episode, we’re joined by Nick Semaca, who spent nearly two decades at the renowned consulting firm McKinsey & Company before transitioning into the world of sports investment. . After building a championship-winning minor league baseball team in the U.S., Nick turned his focus to football, becoming an investor at Leyton Orient FC and SC Preußen Münster, and co-founding the new USL club FC Naples.⚽ What draws North American investors to European football💰 The trade-offs and challenges of running a club sustainably🏟️ The role of ownership boards in lower-league football🇩🇪 Navigating the 50+1 rule in German football🚀 Launching a new club in the U.S. with FC Naples🌍 The impact of the 2026 World Cup on football investment⬇️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Bundesliga content! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!📲 Subscribe for more Bundesliga insights & exclusive interviews!🎧 Listen to The Fussball Podcast on all audio platforms:👉 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-german-fussball-podcast/id1635935563👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6fiEdUFUH89Ix9WDPD5oFollow us on social media:📲 Jan Åge Fjørtoft: @janaagefjortoft📲 Markus Fjørtoft: @markusfjortoft⏱ Timestamps0:00 Intro01:30 Why Did He Want to Invest In Football?05:15 Does Investing in Football Make Business Sense?08:47 Balancing Short-Term Wins vs Long-Term Strategy13:38 Why Preußen Münster? What's the Vision for the Club?18:50 Navigating German Football Culture & 50+123:00 The Evolution of Football Clubs 28:15 Starting FC Naples: How to Launch a Club from Scratch32:55 What will the effect of the World Cup in the US ACTUALLY be?

In this episode, Markus and Jan look ahead to the highly anticipated clash between Inter and Bayern! We’re joined by special guest Tancredi Palmeri, a passionate Italian football journalist known for his charismatic and insightful takes on European football.

Inter come into this matchup in great form under Simone Inzaghi, playing some of the most attractive football in Serie A. But they’re also facing a grueling schedule and injury concerns, making this a real test of their depth and resilience.

On the other side, Bayern are coming off a strong quarter-final performance, proving they can still dominate despite their own injury crisis. But consistency has been a challenge in Europe, and questions remain about which Bayern team will show up.

Will Inter’s dynamic play be enough to overcome Bayern’s powerhouse status at the Allianz Arena? Or will Bayern’s home advantage and attacking threat prove too much? We break down the key battles, tactical challenges, and potential game-changers in what promises to be an epic encounter!

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🚨 Dortmund’s Summer Overhaul & Wirtz's Next Move!Dortmund is heading into a crucial summer filled with uncertainty. With Kehl’s strong message to the players and questions about Kovac's future, how will Dortmund navigate this pivotal transition? Will the Club World Cup and their European status impact their plans? What players will they be targeting? And who will be leaving? Sky reporter and "Transfer Expert" Patrick Berger joins Markus and Jan to discuss.🔥 Florian Wirtz: Bayern or Leverkusen?Florian Wirtz is one of the world's most wanted players, and speculation is growing over whether he’ll stay at Leverkusen or make a big move to Bayern. Will he stay another year? When is the best time to leave?⚽ Key Talking Points:- Dortmund’s potential squad overhaul and player departures- Kehl’s statement and its implications for the team- The strategy behind Dortmund’s rebuild and the potential captaincy of Schlotterbeck- Florian Wirtz: Stay at Leverkusen or move to Bayern?- Leipzig’s transfer plans: who’s coming and going?- Under-the-radar transfers and potential breakout stars💬 What do you think? Will Wirtz stay at Leverkusen or move to Bayern? Drop your thoughts in the comments!⬇️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Bundesliga content! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!📲 Subscribe for more Bundesliga insights & exclusive interviews!🎧 Listen to The Fussball Podcast on all audio platforms:👉 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-german-fussball-podcast/id1635935563👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6fiEdUFUH89Ix9WDPD5oFollow us on social media:📲 Jan Åge Fjørtoft: @janaagefjortoft📲 Markus Fjørtoft: @markusfjortoft📲 Patrick Berger: @berger_pj⏱ Timestamps0:00 Intro1:30 Dortmund's Squad Rebuild: Is it even possible?4:25 Who will be making the decisions at Dortmund?6:08 What is Dortmund's Transfer Strategy?10:40 What players are Dortmund targeting? Why this summer is SO important!16:11 Nico Schlotterbeck's Future17:51 RB Leipzig: Do they need a rebuild?20:35 Jurgen Klopp's first test?23:45 Florian Wirtz's future28:54 Under-the-radar transfers and potential breakout stars