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Drake Helps Raise $40 Million for Italian Soccer Club to Avoid Bankruptcy

Drake reportedly helped raise $40 million for Venice FC -- an Italian soccer team -- so they could avoid bankruptcy. Get the details of Drizzy's save.

According to GQ Italia, Drake played an integral role in helping raise $40 million for the Venice soccer club to stay afloat in Serie A. “I got a call from Brad Katsuyama, co-owner of Venezia and a good friend of mine,” said Drake’s CBO Matte Babel, who also works in management. The club has made a €315 investment into building a new stadium, indoor arena with state-of-the-art facilities, which the team hopes to open in Venice for the start of the 2027 season.

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