NEW YORK – November 3, 2025 – Underdog Global Partners (“UGP”) today announced the addition of attorney and sports business law expert Simone Calzolai, Esq. as advisor.

Mr. Calzolai is the Founder and General Counsel of Calzolai Law Firm, a leading global law firm with offices in Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States and across the world. He has been practicing law for more than three decades, specializing in complex business litigation, labor and employment litigation, copyright and trademark law, and sports and entertainment transactional law.

Mr. Calzolai is a frequent lecturer on sports law at the University of Florence in Italy as well as the University of Miami School of Law.

“Simone has developed a global reputation for competency, ethics and successful results on some of the most complex transactions and issues relating to sports business,” said Matt Rizzetta, Founder and Managing Partner of Underdog Global Partners. “I cannot think of anyone more qualified to advise UGP as we expand our footprint within sports and synergistic investments in Europe and across the world.”

Mr. Calzolai was named Civil Lawyer of the Year in Italy by the International Advisory Experts in 2022. He has given lectures and written articles on some of the most complex and pertinent topics relating to sports law, including representing post-professional athletes as it pertains to insurance law, intellectual property in sports for teams and individuals, and sport broadcasting rights and company law.

# # #

ABOUT UNDERDOG GLOBAL PARTNERS

Underdog Global Partners (UGP) owns, operates and advises on assets that unlock unique experiences, provide exclusive access to a global ecosystem of relationships and target attractive return profiles. UGP’s target investment sectors include sports franchises, synergistic real estate properties, media and intellectual property, and strategic ventures.

UGP was founded by sports and media business industry veteran Matt Rizzetta, who has an exemplary track record of sourcing exclusive assets that are undervalued and building significant enterprise value with attractive return profiles.