Sport Marketing and Finance

IRB announces £48m investment scheme - 13 May 08

The International Rugby Board has announced a £48 million investment programme aimed at raising standards of the sport's developing nations.

Juventus announces third-quarter results - 13 May 08

Italian Serie A club, Juventus, announced a net loss of €800,000 in its third-quarter, significantly less than the €4.5 million loss it reported a year earlier.

Manchester United tops Forbes rich list - 2 May 08

Manchester United is the most valuable football club in the world, according to Forbes magazine's latest rankings.

Premier League promotion worth £60m - 2 May 08

Promotion to England's football Premier League is worth at least £60 million and is the biggest financial boost a football club can receive, according to analysts at global accountancy firm, Deloitte.

UK-based Japanese F1 team in financial trouble - 18 Apr 08

The survival of the Super Aguri Formula One team is reported to be in doubt after mooted buyers the Magma Group pulled out at the last minute.

Birmingham City shares suspended - 10 Apr 08

English football club, Birmingham City, has had its shares temporarily suspended after the club’s co-owners were arrested by police.

Hicks ends talks with DIC for Liverpool FC - 11 Mar 08

Liverpool FC co-owner, Tom Hicks, ended negotiations with Dubai International Capital over acquiring a 49 per cent stake in the club.

Hicks to block Liverpool takeover - 29 Feb 08

Liverpool FC co-owner Tom Hicks said he intends to retain control of the club and may block any attempt by George Gillette to sell to Dubai International Capital, the investment arm of the Dubai government.

Confusion reigns over possible Liverpool sale - 27 Feb 08

Contradictory media reports have created confusion over Liverpool FC co-owner Tom Hicks' plans for his stake in the club.

HSBC becomes official partner of the PRA - 26 Feb 08

HSBC agreed a deal become the Official Banking Partner of the Professional Rugby Players’ Association (PRA), the representative body and collective voice of professional rugby union players in England.