Real Madrid rejects investment agreement backed by Pau Gasol
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:13 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Real Madrid has announced its decision to not participate in a new investment agreement approved by Liga F, which is backed by Pau Gasol's fund Gasol16 Ventures. The club's leadership opposes outside capital that could compromise their ownership of audiovisual and commercial rights. Real Madrid stated that the deal could lead to negative consequences for clubs opting out of the agreement and signals concerns about long-term impacts on the competition. The Madrid club emphasizes the need for transparency and the sustainability of funding models in football.
- •Real Madrid issues a statement against the Liga F investment deal.
- •The club cites concerns over long-term financial implications.
- •Madrid previously opposed a similar investment by the CVC fund.
- •The agreement could negatively impact future promoted clubs.
- •Real Madrid insists on equal treatment for teams outside the deal.
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid decides not to join investment deal by Gasol in Spanish women's league
- 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — ❌ Real Madrid say no to Pau Gasol, as with CVC in LaLiga
"Real Madrid is not participating in the agreement made by the Spanish women's soccer league with former NBA player Pau Gasol and other investors. The club said “this agreement does not align with the growth model of women’s football, which is based on sustainability, transparency and the full autonomy of the clubs.” Spain's Liga F announced Monday that it had begun a new era with the incorporation of Gasol16 Ventures and Fortified Partners as strategic investors in a decision ratified by the clubs at an extraordinary assembly held in Madrid.
"Real Madrid has issued a forceful official statement announcing its firm decision not to take part in the new investment agreement approved by Liga F. The deal, backed by the fund Gasol16 Ventures led...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 1:02 PMReal Madrid decides not to join investment deal by Gasol in Spanish women's league
Real Madrid is not participating in the agreement made by the Spanish women's soccer league with former NBA player Pau Gasol and other investors. The club said “this agreement does not align with the growth model of women’s football, which is based on sustainability, transparency and the full autonomy of the clubs.” Spain's Liga F announced Monday that it had begun a new era with the incorporation of Gasol16 Ventures and Fortified Partners as strategic investors in a decision ratified by the clubs at an extraordinary assembly held in Madrid.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 9:13 AM❌ Real Madrid say no to Pau Gasol, as with CVC in LaLiga
Real Madrid has issued a forceful official statement announcing its firm decision not to take part in the new investment agreement approved by Liga F. The deal, backed by the fund Gasol16 Ventures led...
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