Overview

• Xavier Niel, founder of Free and NJJ Holding, has been announced as the reference shareholder of US Créteil-Lusitanos, a National 2 football club.
• Club president Tony Al-Homsi retains a minority stake and will oversee the transitional management phase.
• The acquisition awaits final approval from the Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion (DNCG), the French football financial regulator.
• Niel’s strategic plan focuses on creating a training center, professionalizing operations, and increasing the club’s visibility to attract broader support.
• Niel, who has personal ties to Créteil, expressed his commitment to helping the club achieve its highest potential as a way to give back to the community.