Speaking of the Patriots, they are rolling right now, riding hot into Sunday\u2019s road test against the Jets. Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium, and on paper, this one looks pretty one-sided<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, private equity heavyweight General Atlantic agreed to buy a 49% stake in Grupo Ollamani, the group that controls Club Am\u00e9rica, the iconic 88,000-seat Estadio Banorte (formerly Estadio Azteca), and the surrounding real estate.<\/p>\n
Think of it as a full-scale rebuild around the stadium complex: plans include a new shopping mall, a hotel, and a parking structure, essentially turning Am\u00e9rica\u2019s home turf into a year-round revenue machine. In NFL terms, this isn\u2019t just a roster upgrade; it\u2019s a long-term cap play with championship-window ambitions written all over it.<\/p>\n
Blockbuster Deal Puts Club Am\u00e9rica in the Same Investment Orbit as the New England Patriots<\/p>\n
The timing here is no accident, this deal is coming together right as Club Am\u00e9rica\u2019s home stadium gets a full makeover ahead of the opening kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Call it a perfectly executed pregame script.<\/p>\n
The news broke via My Mexico Move on X, framing it like a blockbuster trade:<\/p>\n
“Big news in the world of soccer! Mexico’s winningest club, Club Am\u00e9rica, has just teamed up with U.S. investment group General Atlantic, placing them under the same umbrella as NFL’s New England Patriots. Let’s dive into what this means for the future of Liga MX!”<\/p>\n
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Oct 5, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft before the game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Per the official announcement, Grupo Ollamani will keep a 51% controlling stake, maintaining command of the long-term vision, while General Atlantic takes a 49% equity position in the newly formed Grupo \u00c1guilas. Translation? Ollamani stays in the owner\u2019s suite, but General Atlantic now has a headset on the sideline.<\/p>\n
One of the biggest chess moves is the partnership with Kraft Analytics Group, which will help Am\u00e9rica tap into data and analytics to engage more than 45 million fans. Roughly 30 million in Mexico and another 15 million in the U.S. That\u2019s straight out of the NFL playbook: know your audience, build loyalty, and monetize year-round.<\/p>\n
The market liked the call. Shares of Grupo Ollamani jumped 6% on the Mexican Stock Exchange following Tuesday\u2019s announcement, briefly hitting 86 pesos before settling at 83.4 by the close.<\/p>\n
While the Patriots themselves aren\u2019t reported as direct equity owners, this partnership effectively links Club Am\u00e9rica operationally to the Patriots\u2019 broader ownership and analytics ecosystem. With Kraft\u2019s experience across the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS, the goal is clear: elevate the fan experience, expand Am\u00e9rica\u2019s footprint north of the border, and turn the club into a global brand. Not just a Liga MX juggernaut.<\/p>\n
In Robert Kraft\u2019s dynasty, the game plan is simple: The Jets are tanking in plain sight, and with the No. 2 overall pick still very much in play, there\u2019s zero incentive to step on the gas now. That\u2019s bad news for Brady Cook and company, who are running into a New England squad locked in on bigger goals \u2014 the AFC\u2019s No. 1 seed and the first-round bye that comes with it. One team is scoreboard-watching. The other is draft-board watching.<\/p>\n