Michel Kang’s name rarely circulates quietly. The owner of Olympique Lyonnais and one of the most influential investors in women’s football is once again at the centre of speculation — this time linked to a potential move into Spain’s Liga F.
In 2025, women’s football entered uncharted financial territory. Transfer records fell three times in a single summer, and global spending soared by more than 700% in just four years — clear proof that the women’s game has become a global business as much as a sport.
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American businesswoman Michele Kang aims to change women’s football business for good, creating the first multi-club group in the game. At OL Féminin, Kang aims to fundamentally change the way of thinking about women’s football, and has pioneered a new business model.
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