Real Madrid vice-president Pedro López Jiménez said football's world governing body FIFA was "dysfunctional" in communicating with European football club consortium the ECA, speaking today on a panel a…
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LEADERS 2014: Infantino on European football’s big questions
UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino addressed several of the biggest issues facing European football today at the Leaders Sport Business Summit, and backed some of the federation’s big policies, including financial fair play and the expanded Euro tournament.
New roadmap for Indian football seeks to lead ISL, I-League clubs to financial stability
After years of wrangling, a new roadmap has established the new Indian Super League as the top tier of Indian football ahead of the older I-League. But while the relatively glamorous competition has already improved Indian football off the pitch, there are major challenges ahead as clubs who participate continue to suffer financial losses and big clubs on the outside are yet to commit. John Duerden reports.
Round-Up: Under Armour sells MyFitnessPal, Rugby Australia rights deal, Tour Down Under cancelled, and more
US sportswear and equipment firm Under Armour has agreed to sell the MyFitnessPal platform to global investment firm Francisco Partners for $345m (€295m) – Under Armour
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Round-Up: Tokyo Aquatics Centre unveiled, NBA eyes December restart, Dubai to host IPL final, and more
The newly built Tokyo Aquatics Centre was unveiled during an event on October 24, marking the completion of all venues built for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics - The Japan Times
Sportfive agrees ‘long-term co-operation’ with Bundeling
The Sportfive agency has announced a major new partnership with Netherlands-based digital communication services provider Bundeling, which will see the two work together to provide new business networking…
ECA predicts €4bn Covid-related revenue hit for European clubs
The European Club Association (ECA) has forecast that football clubs on the continent can expect to lose up to €4bn ($4.5bn) in revenue over the next year due to Covid-19.
Miles Jacobson I Who are the winners and losers of Brexit’s impact on football?
Miles Jacobson, the man behind the Football Manager simulation, explains some of the likely effects of Brexit on the game and the transfer market in both the UK and Europe
NHL helmet sponsors offer stop-gap solution – and insights about the future
Keith Wachtel, NHL's chief business officer, speaks to SportBusiness about the wider strategy behind the league's new division and helmet sponsorships for the 2020-21 season.
Football Association’s Swarbrick looks for silver lining in “tough” 2021
Matthew Glendinning talks to Kathryn Swarbrick, the FA’s commercial and marketing director, about what is on the horizon for English football's governing body as it continues to develop its brand strategy amid the pandemic.
Third time’s a charm? | Fan Controlled Football looks to succeed where XFL and AAF failed
Fan Controlled Football, set to debut next month, will feature a unique style of play and a more conservative business model. US Editor Eric Fisher asks if it can succeed where the second edition of XFL and the Alliance of American Football failed.