Sport
The match is played in public. Your protection is handled in private.
Players, those close to them, clubs: we anticipate what could threaten the reputation, security or peace of mind of a career, and we step in when these are at stake. Anticipation, crisis communication, security, reputation, and nothing else.
Ongoing situation? Write to us and say so: your enquiry will be read as a priority.
- Who it is for
- Players, those close to them and their representatives, clubs and their executives.
- When to call on us
- Before a season, a move to a new club or a major event, to anticipate; during a controversy, threats or legal proceedings, to respond.
- What we do not do
- No transfers, no contract negotiation.
Why a dedicated service
The same risks as elsewhere, at a faster pace.
Elite sport combines constant exposure, unfiltered social media, families on the front line and short careers. A communication error can cost a season, sometimes more.
We understand how clubs, dressing rooms and players’ entourages work. We also know that a player confides more readily in someone who has nothing to sell them.
We are based in Switzerland, where the International Olympic Committee, FIFA, UEFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport have their headquarters.
What we do
Anticipate, then respond.
Players and those close to them
Anticipate
- Reputation and social media audit, at the start of the season or before joining a new club
- Securing the home, travel and close circle
- Preparation for interviews, press conferences and major events
- Training in handling approaches: social media, the press, entourage
- Preparation for life after a playing career
Respond
- Handling a controversy or a public accusation
- Response to online harassment and threats
- Protection of privacy and online response
Clubs and executives
Anticipate
- Risk mapping: supporters, social media, legal proceedings, governance
- Crisis plan and simulation exercises before the season
- Preparation of spokespeople and high-profile players
- Security for travel, stadiums and events
- Monitoring of the reputation of the club and its executives
Respond
- Club crisis unit
- Sensitive communication: incidents, proceedings, governance
- Support for exposed players, in liaison with the club
One rule
Vesta Partners plays no part in transfers or in contract negotiations.
Your protection is our only interest. We are paid to advise you, never on the basis of a transaction.
Typical situations
What we handle.
Examples of situations, not cases we have handled. No photographs of players or clubs appear on this site.
- A player is joining a new league and wants to protect their privacy and image before even arriving.
- After a match, a player and their family receive a wave of hateful messages.
- A video filmed in a private setting is circulating and the press is asking for a response.
- A club must announce a disciplinary sanction that divides its supporters.
- Legal proceedings against a player become public in the middle of the season.
First conversation
Let us talk while there is still time.
A confidentiality agreement is signed at the outset of our work together, and the first conversation commits you to nothing. A partner will reply within the working day, by the means you specify.
Or by email:contact@vestapartners.ch