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Acquisition
28 May 2026Gersh Buys U.K. Soccer Agency PLG to Form Gersh Football in Sports Expansion
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Overview
Gersh acquires UK soccer agency PLG to launch Gersh Football, expanding across Europe's big five leagues.
Source: Hollywood Reporter ↗Why this matters
- Gersh's acquisition of PLG consolidates athlete representation across Europe's most commercially valuable soccer leagues, centralizing licensing and endorsement rights for a high-profile roster including Scotland captain Andy Robertson.
- This expanded talent portfolio signals increased negotiating leverage for brand partnerships, merchandise deals, and sponsorship activations tied to World Cup momentum.