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Kang's spending fuels resentment but Barcelona are far from a model club
Billionaire investor uses her wealth to pursue glory but the Women’s Champions League winners cannot take the moral high ground
TL;DR
- Michele Kang's women's football investment group faced setbacks with continental final losses for Lyonnes and Washington Spirit.
- UEFA regulations may prevent Kang's London City Lionesses from competing in European competitions alongside OL Lyonnes due to shared ownership.
- Barcelona's goalkeeper Cata Coll's remarks about money versus talent were interpreted as a jab at Kang's spending.
- Kang has recruited Barcelona's former coach Jonatan Giráldez and other players, raising accusations of poaching talent.
- Despite Barcelona's success, the article argues they are not a model club due to financial constraints affecting player contracts and club operations.
- Kang's aggressive spending is criticized for distorting the market, but the article notes many clubs, including major men's teams, operate unsustainably.
- The lack of alternative funding models from top clubs is highlighted, with many operating at a loss while being able to extract wealth from clubs.