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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.
Canadian Premier League off to solid start after filling void for players and fans
Seven-team competition is first professional soccer league in Canada since 1992
Clubs have averaged 4,300 fans a game but OneSoccer digital ratings not made public
Charlotte on brink of being awarded MLS team
The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, is on the brink of being awarded Major League Soccer's 30th team, with an announcement possibly being made on December 17 according to multiple reports
Incoming Premier League CEO Pemsel resigns before starting job
David Pemsel, the Premier League’s incoming chief executive, has resigned before starting the job, following newspaper disclosures about his private life.
FC Cincinnati gains new minority owners, $100m investment boost
Major League Soccer team FC Cincinnati has succeeded in its aims to gain new equity investment to help fund its construction plans, which are an approximate $285m for a new stadium and training ground.
Atlanta United parent company AMBSE buying minority stake in Aberdeen FC
AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), the parent company of Major League Soccer team Atlanta United and the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons, has bought a minority stake in Scottish Premiership …
Wizards deploy multi-pronged strategy to develop Japanese fandom
In just a short amount of time, the Wizards have put themselves in prime position to become the NBA's most-popular team in Japan following the arrival of Rui Hachimura. Bob Williams discovers how they have done it.
Focused activations | Ben Stokes’ tweet helps Specsavers make the most of its ECB partnership
Opticians brand Specsavers used its title sponsorship of this summer’s Ashes series to focus on the resonances between its products and Test cricket, while a quick response to a Ben Stokes tweet showed the value in reactive marketing. Adam Nelson reports.
Best Partnership of the Year by SportBusiness Award – Manchester City and SAP
For the past 11 years the annual Globe Soccer Awards have recognised exceptional talent in world football with many of the game’s biggest stars travelling to Dubai to receive their honours.
Best Partnership of the Year by SportBusiness Award – Real Madrid And Emirates
For the past 11 years the annual Globe Soccer Awards have recognised exceptional talent in world football with many of the game’s biggest stars travelling to Dubai to receive their honours.