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Acquisition
28 May 2026

Gersh 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

Relevant Contacts (9)

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Maarten Weck

Chief Commercial Officer & Managing Director

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Meike de Vaere

SVP, Partnerships & Business Development

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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.