Brera Holdings’ Soccer Team AP Brera Strumica U19s Makes Its Debut in the Elite UEFA Youth League Draw in Nyon, Switzerland
AP Brera Strumica, a North Macedonian U-19s football club 90%-owned by Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA), is set to make its debut in the prestigious UEFA Youth League. The team qualified after winning their domestic league with 17 victories out of 22 matches and scoring 99 goals. They will compete in the 'Domestic Champions Path,' which includes champions from 52 UEFA-affiliated leagues.
In the first round, scheduled for September 17th (home) and October 2nd (away), Brera Strumica will face FK Sarajevo from Bosnia and Herzegovina. If successful, they will meet Maccabi Petah Tikva from Israel in the second round. The tournament consists of three knockout rounds, with the winners advancing to the second phase in February 2025.
AP Brera Strumica, un club di calcio under 19 della Macedonia del Nord di proprietà al 90% di Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA), è pronto a debuttare nella prestigiosa UEFA Youth League. La squadra si è qualificata dopo aver vinto il campionato locale con 17 vittorie su 22 partite e segnando 99 gol. Parteciperanno al 'Domestic Champions Path', che include i campioni di 52 leghe affiliate UEFA.
Nel primo turno, previsto per il 17 settembre (in casa) e il 2 ottobre (in trasferta), Brera Strumica affronterà FK Sarajevo dalla Bosnia ed Erzegovina. Se avranno successo, si incontreranno con il Maccabi Petah Tikva di Israele nel secondo turno. Il torneo è composto da tre turni a eliminazione diretta, con le vincitrici che avanzano alla seconda fase a febbraio 2025.
AP Brera Strumica, un club de fútbol sub-19 de Macedonia del Norte poseído al 90% por Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA), está listo para debutar en la prestigiosa UEFA Youth League. El equipo se clasificó tras ganar su liga nacional con 17 victorias en 22 partidos y anotando 99 goles. Competirán en el 'Domestic Champions Path', que incluye a los campeones de 52 ligas afiliadas a la UEFA.
En la primera ronda, programada para el 17 de septiembre (en casa) y el 2 de octubre (fuera), Brera Strumica se enfrentará a FK Sarajevo de Bosnia y Herzegovina. Si tienen éxito, se encontrarán con el Maccabi Petah Tikva de Israel en la segunda ronda. El torneo consta de tres rondas eliminatorias, con los ganadores avanzando a la segunda fase en febrero de 2025.
AP 브레라 스트루미차, 북마케도니아의 U-19 축구 클럽은 브레라 홀딩스 PLC (나스닥: BREA)의 90% 소유로 유명하며, 권위 있는 UEFA 유소년 리그에서 데뷔할 준비를 하고 있습니다. 이 팀은 22경기 중 17승을 기록하며 리그 우승으로 자격을 얻었으며, 99골을 넣었습니다. 그들은 52개 UEFA 소속 리그의 챔피언들이 포함된 '국내 챔피언 경로'에서 경쟁할 것입니다.
1라운드는 9월 17일 (홈)과 10월 2일 (원정)로 예정되어 있으며, 브레라 스트루미차는 보스니아 헤르체고비나의 FK 사라예보와 맞붙습니다. 성공할 경우, 그들은 두 번째 라운드에서 이스라엘의 마카비 페타흐 티크바와 맞붙게 됩니다. 이 토너먼트는 세 차례의 녹아웃 라운드로 구성되어 있으며, 승자는 2025년 2월에 진행되는 두 번째 단계로 진출하게 됩니다.
AP Brera Strumica, un club de football U-19 de Macédoine du Nord détenu à 90% par Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA), est prêt à faire ses débuts dans la prestigieuse UEFA Youth League. L'équipe s'est qualifiée après avoir remporté leur championnat domestique avec 17 victoires en 22 matches et marqué 99 buts. Ils concourront dans le 'Domestic Champions Path', qui inclut les champions de 52 ligues affiliées à l'UEFA.
Lors du premier tour, prévu pour le 17 septembre (à domicile) et le 2 octobre (à l'extérieur), Brera Strumica affrontera FK Sarajevo de Bosnie-Herzégovine. Si ça réussit, ils rencontreront Maccabi Petah Tikva d'Israël au deuxième tour. Le tournoi est composé de trois tours à élimination directe, avec les gagnants avançant vers la deuxième phase en février 2025.
AP Brera Strumica, ein U-19-Fußballverein aus Nordmazedonien, ist zu 90% im Besitz von Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA) und bereit, sein Debüt in der angesehenen UEFA Youth League zu geben. Die Mannschaft qualifizierte sich, nachdem sie ihre heimische Liga mit 17 Siegen aus 22 Spielen und 99 Toren gewonnen hatte. Sie werden im 'Domestic Champions Path' antreten, der die Meister von 52 UEFA-verbundenen Ligen umfasst.
In der ersten Runde, die für den 17. September (Heimspiel) und den 2. Oktober (Auswärtsspiel) angesetzt ist, trifft Brera Strumica auf FK Sarajevo aus Bosnien und Herzegowina. Bei Erfolg würden sie im zweiten Rundenspiel auf Maccabi Petah Tikva aus Israel treffen. Das Turnier besteht aus drei K.o.-Runden, wobei die Gewinner in die zweite Phase im Februar 2025 aufsteigen.
- AP Brera Strumica qualified for the UEFA Youth League, potentially increasing brand exposure and value
- The team's strong domestic performance (17 wins in 22 matches, 99 goals scored) indicates competitive potential
- Participation in the UEFA Youth League may enhance player development and scouting opportunities
- None.
DUBLIN, Ireland and MILAN, Italy, Sept. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its inaugural year, AP Brera Strumica, a North Macedonian U-19s football club
The young "neroverdi" (black and green) have been placed in the 'Domestic Champions Path,' a new format for this year that includes champions from 52 out of 55 UEFA-affiliated leagues. This path consists of three knockout rounds, played over two legs each—home and away. Should the team advance through all three rounds, they would qualify for the second phase, commencing in February 2025, which also features clubs that have progressed from the 'Champions League Path.'
UEFA Senior Club Competitions Manager Tom Barlow draws out the card of FK AP Brera Strumica
On September 3rd in Nyon, Switzerland, Brera Strumica participated in the draw for the 11th edition of Europe's premier youth tournament for the first time. In the opening round, scheduled to be played on September 17th at home and October 2nd away, the club will face FK Sarajevo from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
A view of the draw results during the UEFA Youth League 2024/25 Domestic Champions Path Round 1, 2 and 3 Draw at the UEFA Headquarters, The House of European Football, on September 3, 2024, in Nyon, Switzerland. SOURCE: UEFA
The victor will proceed to the second round, where they will meet Maccabi Petah Tikva from Israel. Should they advance further, a potential third-round clash awaits against either Trabzonspor (Turkey), Buducnost Podgorica (Montenegro), or Dinamo Tbilisi (Georgia).
A general view of the Youth League trophy
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Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA) is focused on expanding its social impact football (American soccer) business by developing a global portfolio of emerging football and other sports clubs with increased opportunities to earn tournament prizes, gain sponsorships, and provide other professional football- and sports-related consulting services.
The Company seeks to build on the legacy and brand of Brera FC, the first football club that was acquired by the Company in 2022. Brera FC, known as "The Third Team of Milan," is an amateur football association which has been building an alternative football legacy since its founding in 2000. The Company owns the trademarked FENIX Trophy Tournament, a nonprofessional pan-European football competition recognized by UEFA, inaugurated in September 2021 and organized by Brera FC. "FENIX" is an acronym for "Friendly European Nonprofessional Innovative Xenial." BBC Sport has called the FENIX Trophy "the Champions League for amateurs," and ESPN covered the 2024 FENIX Trophy finals. In October 2022, the Internet Marketing Association at its IMPACT 22 Conference named Brera FC as its award recipient for "Social Impact Through Soccer," recognizing the Company's focus at an international level with this distinction.
In March 2023, the Company expanded to Africa with the establishment of Brera Tchumene FC, a team then admitted to the Second Division League in Mozambique, a country of nearly 32 million people. Brera Tchumene FC won its post-season tournament and in November 2023 was promoted to Mocambola, the First Division in Mozambique. In April 2023, the Company acquired
In June 2023, Brera acquired a strategic stake in Manchester United PLC, a portion of which was subject to a tender offer by Sir Jim Radcliffe and sold at a
In June 2024 the North Macedonian women’s football club Tiverija Strumica officially become part of the Brera family with the establishment of a joint-stock company controlled by Brera Holdings called Women's Football Club Tiverija Brera AD Strumica (“Brera Tiverija”). Brera Tiverija is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brera Strumica FC. This is a landmark transaction that marks a first in women’s football in North Macedonia, showing Brera Holdings’ ongoing dedication and commitment to investing in women’s sports, gender equity, and social impact globally.
As part of Brera Strumica, Brera Tiverija will continue to build upon the work that Brera Strumica President Goran Pandev has done in North Macedonia towards professionalizing the sport in the country. Brera Tiverija is the first joint-stock company in women’s football in North Macedonia, and Brera Holdings is also the first foreign investor in women's football in North Macedonia. The move away from an association ownership will open the door for future investment into Brera Tiverija.
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- A view of the draw results during the UEFA Youth League 2024/25 Domestic Champions Path Round 1, 2 and 3 Draw at the UEFA Headquarters, The House of European Football, on September 3, 2024, in Nyon, Switzerland. SOURCE: UEFA
- UEFA Senior Club Competitions Manager Tom Barlow draws out the card of FK AP Brera Strumica
- A general view of the Youth League trophy
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