UYBA Volley Battles Back with Consecutive Wins in Serie A1
UYBA back to their winning ways with two wins in a row over Chieri ’76 and Pallavolo Scandicci
MILAN, ITALY , Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UYBA Volley demonstrated renewed determination in the Italian Serie A1 league, achieving two consecutive wins against tough competition. Today, UYBA secured a hard-fought straight-set victory over Chieri ’76, finishing with tight scores of 25-22, 25-23, 25-23. This follows a hard-earned 3-1 win against Pallavolo Scandicci on October 27.
As Italian volleyball continues to assert its place among the best in the world—evidenced by the women's team’s remarkable victory over Team USA in the final of the Paris 2024 Olympics—UYBA is striving to reclaim its competitive edge. Serie A1, one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious women's leagues, has been a foundation of excellence since its establishment in 1946, with many clubs achieving significant success in continental competitions.
Currently positioned 9th in the league, UYBA’s recent performances mark a step in the right direction as they work to climb the standings. While challenges remain, the team’s grit and focus offer hope for a more competitive season ahead.
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Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA) is dedicated to expanding its social impact football business by developing a global portfolio of emerging football and sports clubs. Building on the legacy of Brera FC, which it acquired in 2022, the Company aims to create opportunities for tournament prizes, sponsorships, and professional consulting services. Brera FC, recognized as "The Third Team of Milan," has been crafting an alternative football legacy since its founding in 2000. The club also organizes the FENIX Trophy, a nonprofessional pan-European tournament acknowledged by UEFA. This tournament, which has been referred to as "the Champions League for amateurs" by BBC Sport, has garnered significant media coverage, including from ESPN.
In its efforts to broaden its reach, Brera expanded into Africa in March 2023 by establishing Brera Tchumene FC in Mozambique, which quickly rose to the First Division after winning its post-season tournament. In April 2023, the Company acquired a 90% stake in the North Macedonian first-division team Fudbalski Klub Akademija Pandev, now known as Brera Strumica FC. Additionally, in June 2023, Brera made a strategic investment in Manchester United PLC, realizing a 74% gain. The Company has further diversified its portfolio by acquiring a majority stake in UYBA Volley, an Italian women's professional volleyball team, in July 2023, assuming control of Bayanzurkh Sporting Ilch FC, a Mongolian National Premier League team, which became Brera Ilch FC, in September 2023, and establishing a joint stock company for the North Macedonian women's football club Tiverija Strumica, now known as Brera Tiverija FC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brera Strumica FC, in June 2024.
Most recently, Brera announced plans to acquire an Italian Serie B club, having signed an exclusive letter of intent with a prospective club, and is proceeding with due diligence. With a focus on bottom-up value creation, innovation-driven growth, and socially impactful outcomes, Brera Holdings endeavors to position itself as a forward-thinking player in the global sports landscape. For more information, visit .
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