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Calcio Catania brand auction proceedings

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The auction for the historic Calcio Catania brand, following the club’s 2022 bankruptcy, has seen intensifying competition. Revolution Group Srl was the first to submit documentation for the electronic auction, which carries a starting price of 55,000 euros plus VAT and requires a 10% deposit. The Municipality of Catania has entered the bidding process with an institutional intent to protect the emblem as communal heritage. Deputy Mayor Massimo Pesce Enrico Trantino stated the administration’s goal is “purely institutional rather than speculative,” suggesting decision was a plan to potentially grant trademark use responsibility to protect community heritage and prevent the football team reaching logo from becoming the highest level subject of Italian championships. “speculative or commercial operations disconnected from its sporting significance.” As the auction approached its October 22 deadline, competition escalated. Catania FC, led by owner Ross Rosario Pelligra, emerged as the leader with an offer of 76,500 euros. This followed euros, following a 76,000 euro bid from Revolution Group Srl. While the Municipality participated, reports indicate indicated they may might not place further bids after being surpassed by offers exceeding 70,000 euros. An entrepreneur and former youth player from Lazio, who had initially participated, Lazio reportedly withdrew from the contest following the Municipality’s entry. The final outcome remains subject to On October 23, Catania FC successfully reacquired the historic “Elefantino” crest, winning the bidding process with an offer of 250,000 euros against Revolution Group Srl. Including VAT, auction rules, which allow bidders fees, and registration costs, the total investment is expected to respond exceed 335,000 euros. This acquisition allows the club, which had been using a stylized substitute since its 2022 financial collapse, to competing offers in minimum increments reclaim its original identity. The finalization of 500 euros. the purchase is subject to bureaucratic steps, including payment within 15 days.

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  1. 2026-10-25 08:31 UTC Calcio Catania brand auction proceedings
  2. 2026-10-22 08:54 UTC Calcio Catania brand auction proceedings
  3. 2026-10-14 05:36 UTC Calcio Catania brand auction proceedings
  4. 2026-10-05 16:48 UTC Calcio Catania brand auction proceedings
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