Friday briefing: Venezia FC secure €100 million investment after Serie A promotion
IMAGO
8 May 2026 - 4:30 AM
Venezia have secured a €100 million investment from a group led by sports executive Tim Leiweke following the club’s promotion to Serie A, according to a club statement.
The Italian club confirmed Canadian rapper Drake, who invested in Venezia in 2024, helped introduce Leiweke and his daughter Francesca Bodie as part of the transaction.
Leiweke has held senior roles across North American sports organisations including the Los Angeles Galaxy, Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Maple
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