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Minamino signing helps Liverpool on long road to catch United in Asia
Signing Japanese international Takumi Minamino will be a boon for Liverpool's commercial activity in Asia, but the club's strategy to become number one in the region goes beyond a single signing. John Duerden reports.
United 2026 | North American bid hopeful that economics, not politics, will sway vote
Organisers of the joint US-Canada-Mexico bid have promised a record $11bn profit for Fifa but anti-US sentiment globally has put a once-certain bid in real jeopardy.
Hotels.com adds Marseille to growing football roster
Online hotel booking platform Hotels.com has signed a two-and-a-half-year ‘Official Accommodation Partner’ deal with Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille.
Johor Darul Ta’zim unveils new stadium
Malaysian Super League football team Johor Darul Ta’zim unveiled its new, 40,000-seat stadium at the weekend with a light show and fireworks display.
Fifa hires The Raine Group to help launch $1bn Club World Cup
World soccer governing body Fifa has hired American financial advisory firm The Raine Group to help secure the $1bn funding required to launch an expanded 24-team Club World Cup in 2021, according to the…
Gambling sector dominance diluted as William Hill ends Scottish Cup sponsorship
Gambling companies’ grip on the backing of leading Scottish football competitions is diminishing following the news that the Scottish Cup title sponsorship deal with bookmaker William Hill will not be e…
HBSE flexing its financial muscle thanks to appointment of head of investments
Owners of NBA Philadelphia 76ers and NHL New Jersey Devils have taken a significant step to develop their wider business interests with appointment of David Abrams to senior executive role
Nashville SC eager to make up for lost time in MLS after overcoming stadium setback
Bob Williams takes a look at the developments in Nashville since the city was awarded a Major League Soccer expansion team in December 2017, and the challenges faced during this period.
Mushrooming OTT market struggles under the weight of its own choice
As more and more streaming services come to market, industry research suggests sharp resistance to consumers carrying more than three each, heightening the race for customer acquisition. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.
BT’s ‘Beyond Limits’ rebrand informs CSR-focused partnerships with Home Nations FAs
The telecommunication company’s 2019 rebrand saw it move toward a focus on community and social engagement, something it is intending to carry through into its lead partnerships of all four UK football associations.