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MD: @jrvkfootball

[The FC @thefcsports]

In the week leading up to the @FIFAWorldCup 2026 Final, MD @jrvkfootball featured on a panel at Confut USA USA which explored "The new revenue ecosystem in soccer: operations, sponsorships and content."

[James Kitching @jrvkfootball]

3 years has passed by so quickly. Never forgotten. We miss you immensely.

RIP Susannah Ng.

[James Kitching @jrvkfootball]

@BafanaBafana vs @CanadaSoccerEN
@FIFAWorldCup 2026
Round of 32

It begins.

[The FC @thefcsports]

MD @jrvkfootball spoke to @venkatananth from @stateofplayclub about FIFA's sporting nationality rules and their implementation in an Indian context.

Read more here:

https://t.co/XvaCw8parr

#sportsregulation #football

[Venkat Ananth @venkatananth]

Exactly what today’s @stateofplayclub story tries to do.

The clarity comes from the brilliant @jrvkfootball: “A passport is not a determinant of sporting nationality, but is the only proof of legal nationality that FIFA accepts.”

Read the full story: https://t.co/oZZms0Kv0E

[James Kitching @jrvkfootball]

Game day! Flat white in the @Qantas Lounge at LAX enroute to YVR.

I don't underestimate the privilege it is to be able to follow my team abroad. Blessed to have seen the men play live at 5 major tournaments previously (sadly missed them at the last 2).

Let's go @Socceroos !

[James Kitching @jrvkfootball]

And this why cricket needs a defined international match calendar.

This work was done by @WCA_Players over a year ago and has been ignored by @ICC.

We at @thefcsports played a small part in bringing this report to life:

https://t.co/YRjMAqtdhA

#sportsgovernance #cricket

[The FC @thefcsports]

MD @jrvkfootball spoke to Alex Breda from @10NewsAU regarding the financial implications if Tottenham Hotspur were to face relegation from the Premier League.

Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/ExahvtYVBf

[James Kitching @jrvkfootball]

A pleasure to chat with @10SportAU, but as a Spurs man it was also far from a pleasure.

Numbers are staggering. Classic case of "too big to go down", but results are what they are.

For proper football $$ analysis, follow @KieranMaguire and @SwissRamble - best in the business.

[Tim Harcourt @TimHarcourt]

Great to speak at the Sport Trade & Diplomacy event at Coopers stadium organised by SA entrepreneur James Kitching & The Sports Network. Sensational event! Now bring on Gather Round! @AdelaideUnited @jrvkfootball

[The FC @thefcsports]

MD @jrvkfootball has been announced as a conference speaker at Confut USA in New York City in July 2026.

@FIFAMasterAlum

[The FC @thefcsports]

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyous Eid filled with peace, happiness, and countless blessings. ✨🌙

#EidMubarak

[The FC @thefcsports]

MD @jrvkfootball spoke to @Reuters regarding the regulatory solutions if a team withdraws from the @FIFAWorldCup 2026.

https://t.co/XT3jOwIYGx

[Francis Awaritefe @FrancisAwartefe]

Great to see you and catch up at the FIFPro Asia-Oceania GA. 🙏🏾

[James Kitching @jrvkfootball]

Honoured to attend @FIFPROAsiaOce General Assembly yesterday to hear from a variety of stakeholders on matters impacting Oz and Asian football.

Privileged to be part of the record-breaking women's @afcasiancup crowd on Sunday night.

#networking #sportsgovernance #football

[James Kitching @jrvkfootball]

Pleasure as always to return to Adelaide University and deliver a seminar on international football dispute resolution.

A quick race through football governance, disputes, transfer system, and appeals.

Thanks to Dr Mark Giancaspro for facilitating.
#education #adelaide

[The FC @thefcsports]

Wishing everyone a blessed Ramadan 🌙✨

May this month of reflection bring peace to your heart and light to your home.

[The FC @thefcsports]

Happy Year of the Horse!

Wishing everyone a year of strength, progress, and a very prosperous 2026.

#GongXiFaCai #YearOfTheHorse

[The Sports Network Adelaide @tsnadelaide]

With 15+ years in global philanthropy, Kay Burton is a force for community giving in SA.

Join the Founder of SA Philanthropy Network as she facilitates our "Beyond the Game" panel on sport as a catalyst for youth opportunity.

Book now: https://t.co/NdatyxKSdO

[James Kitching @jrvkfootball]

Australian clubs earned 0.06% of the global transfer fees paid in men's football.

🇦🇺 USD 7.83m
- trending down: USD10.6m (2024), USD10.4m (2023)
- 5th in AFC behind KSA, JPN, KOR, UAE
- 54th globally behind Mali, Azerbaijan, Canada

Not sure the drum can be beaten any harder.

[James Kitching @jrvkfootball]

FIFA has published 2025 international transfer data.
Staggering numbers.

🎯USD 13.08b transfer fees in men's football - previous record USD 9.66b in 2023

⚽️USD 28.6m transfer fees in women's football - 80% increase from 2024

All data here: https://t.co/c3q2bf5St1