# @bizofsport on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=xmSllQ1pl2M - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/31181067-bizofsport-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/59ec619c91.jpg - **Posted:** 2025-05-27T14:01:18.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Business of Sport (@bizofsport) — https://gondola.cc/bizofsport ## Caption 🔥 Win exclusive guest giveaways, unlock behind-the-scenes content, early access to episodes, bonus shows & more. Try Patreon free for a week: https://patreon.com/BusinessofSport --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “I love this game!” — a catchphrase that needs no introduction if you’re into sport and online culture. Today we’re joined by Patrice Evra, one of football’s most decorated players, and his business partner Tommy Fish to go beyond the pitch. Their startup, PLAYER, tackles one of football’s biggest challenges: giving young talent the access and support they need to thrive. We dive into Patrice’s transition from elite athlete to investor, and how he’s using his platform to build something meaningful in the game’s next chapter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:18 The Player App 05:01 Did Clubs Prepare the Players for Life After Football? 06:59 What’s the Value of Athletes as Investors in Growing Businesses? 12:11 How Do You Stay Positive After Setbacks in Sport or Business? 16:58 How Important Is Your Inner Circle When Transitioning from Sport to Business? 19:00 Is the Agent System Truly Supporting Young Athletes? 25:19 How Did Sir Alex Ferguson’s Views on Media and Distractions Evolve? 27:42 Has Power in Football Shifted from Managers to Players? 30:04 Is Football Failing to Educate Players Financially Early Enough? 37:10 The Advice for Today’s Young Players 40:58 The Biggest Difference Between Elite Sport and Business 40:02 MLS vs. Saudi Pro League 45:20 Why Don’t More Academy Players Reach the First Team? 46:42 How Should Owners Balance Short-Term Results with Long-Term Development? 48:43 The Impact of Media on Patrice’s Mindset 49:52 Do Players Should Be on Social Media? 52:37 Have You Ever Had to Delete a Post? 56:12 What Don’t People See About Life as a Top Athlete? 59:16 Ferguson’s Approach To the Players 01:02:28 Witnessing Ronaldo’s Obsession 01:04:56 Is There a Player You’re Meant to Hate - But Don’t? 01:07:54 The Hardest Time at United 01:17:36 Quick-Fire Round --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On today’s show we discuss: 1. The Value of the Athlete Investor: - Why are more athletes looking to develop their exposure to business opportunities away from the pitch? - A deepdive into Pat and Tommy’s business ‘PLAYER’: The Linkedin for Footballers - How can a business best leverage the experiences of someone like Patrice to develop their product and audience? - Did players are Manchester United look to invest in businesses and how did Sir Alex Ferguson react to players having a focus away form football? 2. Opportunities to Disrupt Football: - Social Media: how the creation of an online presence and personality has provided Patrice with a whole new method of engagement. - “Football has changed”...how? What is different now from the days Patrice was playing and is it a good thing? - While there is lots good about the football industry, there are many ways the game needs to improve. What is PLAYER doing to be a part of the tech movement disrupting sport? - Why the age of social media has created a new kind of footballer. Is there an issue with the emergence of ‘player as brand’ and taking influence and control away from management? 3. Creating the Right Mentality: - “If you are a lazy person you are in big trouble”. The mentality that makes for the best players also makes for the best business people! - Why in the year Manchester United won the Champions League and Premier League, losing the FA Cup is his resounding memory. - What does a winning mentality look like and how can you build one? - How was the culture of win at all costs instilled at Manchester United and what happened when Ferguson eventually left? - When David Moyes was sacked, did the players look at themselves to take responsibility? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lD0eIjmkyr92VggxZmDuF?si=c0a7e9846a834767 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/business-of-sport/id1690597762 Follow Harry Stebbings on X: https://twitter.com/HarryStebbings Follow Charlie Stebbings on X: https://twitter.com/CharlieStebbs Follow Patrice Evra on X: https://twitter.com/Evra Follow PLAYER App on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playerappfc Follow Business of Sport on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizofsport Follow Business of Sport on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bizofsport ---------------------------------------------------- #businessofsport #charliestebbings #patriceevra #tommyfish #manchesterunited #ilovethisgame #siralexferguson #cristianoronaldo ## Stats - **Views:** 2,240 - **Likes:** 30 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 6 ## Credits | Name | Username | Profile | Role | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Business of Sport | @bizofsport | https://gondola.cc/bizofsport | Podcast | ## Tags ilovethisgame, cristianoronaldo, manchesterunited, patriceevra, businessofsport, charliestebbings, siralexferguson, tommyfish --- Copyright (c) Gondola