US lawyer Joe Tacopina: 'Investing in SPAL was an opportunity too good to pass up'
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Tacopina is a high-profile lawyer who has defended music and sport stars and previously invested in Italian clubs AS Roma, Bologna and Venezia.
Last August, he took majority control of Serie B club SPAL. He plans to grow commercial revenues and return the club to the top flight following a "fiscally responsible" strategy.
Why it matters: Tacopina was one of the first Americans to invest in Italian football, which has drawn growing international money in recent years.
The perspective: He says he has proven you can run a club to be successful on the pitch and make a sound financial return. Can Tacopina repeat the trick with SPAL?
7 March 2022 - 5:03 PM
"That's the problem with being a trial lawyer. I just seem to talk and keep talking until I'm out of breath."
Joe Tacopina has a lot to say.
Raised by Italian migrants in a "very tough part of Brooklyn", he became a high-profile defence lawyer in the US. His New York-based firm, Tacopina Seigel & DeOreo, has represented high-profile clients including Jay-Z and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez.
And his 12 years investing in Italian foot
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