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Congratulations to Olympique de Marseille President Pablo Longoria, who was recently appointed Vice President of the French Professional Football League (LFP - Ligue de Football Professionnel)! Longoria was reelected to the LFP Board of Directors in September, in addition to serving as a Board Member of the European Club Association (ECA) and sitting on UEFA's Club Competitions Committee. These accomplishments cement Longoria as a key leader in French and European sports, and we’re proud to see OM represented at the highest level of football governance.

We are proud to officially unveil the name of our 2,300+ acre, mixed-use project in Phoenix's north valley: Halo Vista. This milestone represents the first step towards our vision for a vibrant community centered on innovation, sustainability and growth. We celebrated the monumental occasion with our incredible partners at Mack Real Estate Group and esteemed members of the Phoenix community, including Mayor of Phoenix Kate Gallego, Director of Community and Economic Development Christine Mackay, and Phoenix City Councilwoman Ann O'Brien.

On the most recent episode of "StrictlyVC" from TechCrunch, McCourt Global Executive Chairman Frank McCourt spoke with Editor-in-Chief Connie Loizos and Alex Gove to answer some of the most common questions around The People's Bid for TikTok. Listen to hear how Project Liberty's vision for transforming the platform will not only make the experience healthier for all users, but also add value for both consumers and advertisers in a trusted marketplace.

Statement by McCourt Global Executive Chairman Frank McCourt on Fernando Valenzuela's Passing: "Fernando Valenzuela changed MLB history forever, inspiring a generation of fans and uplifting the Latino community in Los Angeles and around the world. 'Fernandomania' ushered in a new era for the Dodgers leading them to a World?Series victory in 1981. Besides witnessing his?remarkable career, I had the privilege of working with him years later when he returned to the Dodgers to serve as the team’s Spanish-language commentator. Fernando’s talent on the field was matched only by his humility and dedication to the sport.?As we are on the eve of another World Series with Dodgers facing the Yankees, I will be thinking of him and his family — never forgetting the magic we all felt in his presence on the field and through his voice. Fernandomanía por siempre."

In his latest newsletter for The New York Times, Opinion Editor Peter Coy writes about "The People's Bid for TikTok," an effort led by Project Liberty. In addition to highlighting Jonathan Haidt's recent revelation that Gen Z is largely disenchanted with the current prevalence of social media platforms, the piece also features an interview with Frank McCourt, executive chairman of McCourt Global and founder of Project Liberty. In their discussion, McCourt laid out Project Liberty's vision for TikTok that ditches the harmful algorithm and gives users a say in how their data is shared and what content they're shown.

On Friday, Frank McCourt appeared on Fox Business Network to speak with Liz Claman about the FTC Staff Report released last week that affirms what Project Liberty has asserted for years: major social media companies are scraping users' personal data while continuing to ignore the risks children face on their platforms. Watch the segment to learn how The People's Bid for TikTok plans to shift the status quo set by Big Tech and empower individuals to take control of their data.

Together with our partners Mack Real Estate Group, we’re excited to develop 2,300 acres in North Phoenix surrounding TSMC’s campus. The region is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by a manufacturing boom that’s transforming the investment landscape. We’re proud to be part of the momentum.?

McCourt Global Executive Chairman Frank McCourt recently joined an episode of Rapid Response with Bob Safian to discuss this week's TikTok hearings and Project Liberty's vision for the platform. He also dives into his experience as the owner of Olympique de Marseille and why he believes?European football?is one of the most promising sports of the future. Listen now:

Olympique de Marseille has broken a historic record with more than 49,000 season ticket holders at the Orange Velodrome, a feat made possible by the passion and enthusiasm of the club’s fan base. OM’s 2024-2025 season kicked off on Saturday, August 17th with a resounding 5-1 win against Brest, and?the?first home match of the season?was held on?Sunday, August 25, where 63,841 fans?were in attendance to witness OM tie 2-2 against Reims in a sold-out Velodrome.

Protecting children online is at the core of Project Liberty’s mission, and the United States Justice Department’s lawsuit against TikTok reminds us just how urgent it is to create a viable and privacy-centric path forward for TikTok users. Under a People’s Bid For TikTok, people — not Big Tech — will own and control their own data, which will protect our children online and make the platform safer for everyone. #PeoplesBid #TikTok #OurBiggestFight https://lnkd.in/dtkBQZDB