Brera Holdings Board Member Goran Pandev Appointed Sports Director of North Macedonia's National Teams
Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), an international holding company focused on expanding its portfolio of sports clubs, announced that Goran Pandev, a board member, has been appointed as the Sports Director for all North Macedonian national teams by the Football Federation of Macedonia (FFM) as of December 22, 2024.
Pandev, a prominent figure in Macedonian football, has had a distinguished career with top European clubs and on the international stage with North Macedonia. He founded FC AP Brera Strumica (formerly Akademija Pandev) and has played a important role in developing young talent in the region. The club, established in 2010, quickly rose through the Macedonian football ranks, winning the Macedonian Football Cup in 2019 and finishing as runners-up in the Macedonian First League in the 2021-2022 season. It was acquired by Brera Holdings in 2023 and rebranded as FC AP Brera Strumica.
As Sports Director, Pandev will guide the strategic development of North Macedonia's national teams, aiming to enhance their international performance. Brera Holdings CEO Pierre Galoppi expressed confidence in Pandev's leadership, highlighting his commitment to advancing football in his homeland. Brera Holdings views this appointment as a significant step in strengthening its global football development ties.
Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), una holding internazionale focalizzata sull'espansione del proprio portafoglio di club sportivi, ha annunciato che Goran Pandev, membro del consiglio, è stato nominato Direttore Sportivo per tutte le squadre nazionali della Macedonia del Nord dalla Federazione calcistica della Macedonia (FFM) a partire dal 22 dicembre 2024.
Pandev, figura di spicco del calcio macedone, ha avuto una carriera di successo con importanti club europei e sulla scena internazionale con la Macedonia del Nord. Ha fondato FC AP Brera Strumica (ex Akademija Pandev) e ha avuto un ruolo fondamentale nello sviluppo dei giovani talenti nella regione. Il club, fondato nel 2010, è rapidamente salito nei ranghi del calcio macedone, vincendo la Coppa di Calcio della Macedonia nel 2019 e finendo come seconda classificata nella Prima Lega Macedone nella stagione 2021-2022. È stato acquisito da Brera Holdings nel 2023 e riqualificato come FC AP Brera Strumica.
In qualità di Direttore Sportivo, Pandev guiderà lo sviluppo strategico delle squadre nazionali della Macedonia del Nord, mirano a migliorare le loro prestazioni internazionali. Il CEO di Brera Holdings, Pierre Galoppi, ha espresso fiducia nella leadership di Pandev, evidenziando il suo impegno per avanzare il calcio nella sua patria. Brera Holdings considera questa nomina un passo significativo per rafforzare i suoi legami nello sviluppo del calcio a livello globale.
Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), una compañía holding internacional centrada en expandir su portafolio de clubes deportivos, anunció que Goran Pandev, miembro de la junta, ha sido nombrado Director Deportivo de todas las selecciones nacionales de Macedonia del Norte por la Federación de Fútbol de Macedonia (FFM) a partir del 22 de diciembre de 2024.
Pandev, una figura prominente en el fútbol macedonio, ha tenido una destacada carrera en clubes europeos de primer nivel y en la escena internacional con Macedonia del Norte. Fundó FC AP Brera Strumica (anteriormente Akademija Pandev) y ha desempeñado un papel importante en el desarrollo de jóvenes talentos en la región. El club, establecido en 2010, ascendió rápidamente en las clasificaciones del fútbol macedonio, ganando la Copa de Fútbol de Macedonia en 2019 y terminando como subcampeón en la Primera Liga de Macedonia en la temporada 2021-2022. Fue adquirido por Brera Holdings en 2023 y rebrandeado como FC AP Brera Strumica.
Como Director Deportivo, Pandev guiará el desarrollo estratégico de las selecciones nacionales de Macedonia del Norte, con el objetivo de mejorar su rendimiento internacional. El CEO de Brera Holdings, Pierre Galoppi, expresó confianza en el liderazgo de Pandev, destacando su compromiso de mejorar el fútbol en su patria. Brera Holdings considera este nombramiento como un paso significativo para fortalecer sus vínculos en el desarrollo del fútbol a nivel global.
브레라 홀딩스 (NASDAQ: BREA)는 스포츠 클럽 포트폴리오 확장에 집중하는 국제 홀딩 회사로, 고란 판데프 이사가 2024년 12월 22일부로 마케도니아 축구 협회 (FFM)에 의해 모든 북마케도니아 국가대표팀의 스포츠 디렉터로 임명되었다고 발표했다.
판데프는 마케도니아 축구의 저명한 인물로, 유럽의 주요 클럽 및 북마케도니아를 대표하는 국제무대에서 훌륭한 경력을 쌓았다. 그는 FC AP 브레라 스트루미차 (구 아카데미야 판데프)를 설립하였고, 이 지역의 젊은 인재 개발에 중요한 역할을 해왔다. 2010년에 설립된 이 클럽은 마케도니아 축구의 순위를 빠르게 상승하며, 2019년 마케도니아 축구컵을 우승하고 2021-2022 시즌에는 마케도니아 1부 리그 준우승을 차지하였다. 2023년에 브레라 홀딩스에 인수되어 FC AP 브레라 스트루미차로 이름이 변경되었다.
스포츠 디렉터로서, 판데프는 북마케도니아 국가대표팀의 전략적 발전을 이끌어 국제 성과 향상을 목표로 할 예정이다. 브레라 홀딩스의 CEO 피에르 갈로피는 판데프의 리더십에 대한 신뢰를 표명하며, 그의 모국 축구 발전에 대한 헌신을 강조하였다. 브레라 홀딩스는 이번 임명을 글로벌 축구 개발 연계를 강화하는 중요한 단계로 보고 있다.
Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), une société holding internationale axée sur l'élargissement de son portefeuille de clubs sportifs, a annoncé que Goran Pandev, membre du conseil, a été nommé Directeur Sportif de toutes les équipes nationales de Macédoine du Nord par la Fédération de football de Macédoine (FFM) à compter du 22 décembre 2024.
Pandev, une figure de proue du football macédonien, a eu une carrière distinguée dans des clubs européens de renom et sur la scène internationale avec la Macédoine du Nord. Il a fondé FC AP Brera Strumica (anciennement Akademija Pandev) et a joué un rôle important dans le développement des jeunes talents dans la région. Le club, fondé en 2010, a rapidement gravi les échelons du football macédonien, remportant la Coupe de Macédoine de football en 2019 et terminant deuxième lors de la saison 2021-2022 en Première Ligue macédonienne. Il a été acquis par Brera Holdings en 2023 et rebaptisé FC AP Brera Strumica.
En tant que Directeur Sportif, Pandev guidera le développement stratégique des équipes nationales de Macédoine du Nord, visant à améliorer leurs performances internationales. Pierre Galoppi, le CEO de Brera Holdings, a exprimé sa confiance dans le leadership de Pandev, soulignant son engagement à promouvoir le football dans sa patrie. Brera Holdings considère cette nomination comme un pas significatif pour renforcer ses liens dans le développement du football à l'échelle mondiale.
Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), ein internationales Unternehmen, das sich auf die Erweiterung seines Portfolios von Sportvereinen konzentriert, hat bekannt gegeben, dass Goran Pandev, ein Vorstandsmitglied, am 22. Dezember 2024 von der Fußballföderation von Nordmazedonien (FFM) zum Sportdirektor aller nordmazedonischen Nationalmannschaften ernannt wurde.
Pandev, eine prominente Figur im mazedonischen Fußball, hatte eine herausragende Karriere mit Top-Europäischen Vereinen und auf internationaler Ebene mit Nordmazedonien. Er gründete FC AP Brera Strumica (früher Akademija Pandev) und spielte eine wichtige Rolle bei der Entwicklung junger Talente in der Region. Der im Jahr 2010 gegründete Verein stieg schnell in den Rängen des mazedonischen Fußballs auf, gewann 2019 den Mazedonischen Fußballpokal und belegte in der Saison 2021-2022 den zweiten Platz in der Mazedonischen Ersten Liga. 2023 wurde er von Brera Holdings übernommen und in FC AP Brera Strumica umbenannt.
Als Sportdirektor wird Pandev die strategische Entwicklung der Nationalmannschaften Nordmazedoniens leiten, mit dem Ziel, deren internationale Leistungen zu verbessern. Pierre Galoppi, der CEO von Brera Holdings, äußerte Vertrauen in Pandevs Führung und betonte sein Engagement für die Förderung des Fußballs in seiner Heimat. Brera Holdings betrachtet diese Ernennung als einen bedeutenden Schritt zur Stärkung seiner globalen Fußballentwicklungskontakte.
- Goran Pandev's appointment as Sports Director of North Macedonian national teams enhances Brera Holdings' influence in international football.
- Pandev's leadership and experience are expected to elevate the performance of North Macedonia's national teams.
- The acquisition and rebranding of FC AP Brera Strumica under Brera Holdings demonstrate the company's successful expansion strategy.
- There might be concerns about continuity and experience gaps in Brera Holdings' board due to Pandev's new responsibilities.
Brera Holdings board member Goran Pandev, second from left, has been appointed sports director of all North Macedonian national teams
Milan, Italy and Dublin, Ireland, Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (NASDAQ: BREA “Brera Holdings,” “Brera,” the “Company”), an Ireland-based, international holding Company dedicated to expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs through a multi-club ownership (“MCO”) approach, announced that Goran Pandev, member of its Board of Directors, has been appointed as the Sports Director of all national teams by the Football Federation of Macedonia (FFM), as of December 22, 2024.
Pandev, a legendary figure in Macedonian football, brings a wealth of experience to this pivotal role. His illustrious career includes notable achievements with top European clubs and a significant impact on the international stage with North Macedonia. As the founder and most recently president of FC AP Brera Strumica (“Brera Strumica,” formerly Akademija Pandev), Pandev has been instrumental in nurturing young talent and promoting football development in the region.
Established in 2010 by Pandev, Brera Strumica has rapidly ascended through the ranks of Macedonian football. Starting as a youth academy, it registered a senior team in 2014 and achieved promotion to the Macedonian First League by 2017. The club clinched the Macedonian Football Cup in 2019 and secured a runner-up position in the Macedonian First League during the 2021–2022 season. In 2023, following its acquisition by Brera Holdings, the club rebranded as FC AP Brera Strumica, reflecting its integration into Brera's international sports portfolio.
In his new capacity as Sports Director, Pandev will oversee the strategic direction and development of North Macedonia's national football teams, aiming to elevate their performance on the international stage. This appointment reflects his enduring commitment to advancing football in his homeland.
Brera Holdings CEO, Pierre Galoppi, commented, "We are delighted to see Goran take on this prestigious role with the Football Federation of Macedonia. His leadership and vision have been invaluable to Brera Holdings, and we are confident that he will bring the same dedication and success to the national teams."
Brera Holdings remains committed to supporting football development globally and views Pandev's appointment as a significant step towards strengthening its ties with national football organizations.
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