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Giving fans a voice. Giving athletes control.
The Residency was founded in 2022 by Mathieu Golan to close the gap between fans and the athletes they admire. We're building a new model for fan engagement—one where fans don't just watch, they participate. And where athletes tell their own stories, unfiltered and on their own terms. Starting with football, we're expanding into new sports to bring this direct connection to fans across the world.
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About us
We're the only platform connecting fans directly with football's biggest names through real-time chats and interactive Fan Conferences. Stars like Pedri, Fede Valverde, Lautaro Martínez, Rafael Leão, Ángel Di María, and Enzo Fernández use The Residency to create unfiltered moments with their supporters. The kind you won't find on social media or in stadium tours.
For players, it's a space to control their narrative, share their perspective beyond the headlines, and build deeper relationships with fans on their own terms without filters, agents, or media spin.
Through our mobile app, web platform, and partnerships with broadcasters and distributors, we reach hundreds of millions of fans worldwide. We combine exclusive player access with technology that turns passive viewers into active participants, creating the emotional connections that make football matter.
Backed by Local Globe and leading tech and sports industry investors.
How it works
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Events announced
Events are announced in advance. You can save your spot and be sure you don't miss it.
Live event
Fans can ask the player anything; the player then selects which questions to answer using text and/or photos.
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Missed the live? Reread full sessions or scroll highlights. Every moment is replayable.
For all press inquiries, please contact press@theresidency.io
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