PSG wants the same kind of brand cachet as baseball’s New York Yankees or Italian motor racing team Ferrari. Frank Dunne reports.
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.
How football clubs can cash in on the game’s changing investment landscape
Capital investors’ interest in football clubs is growing; their increasing profitability has attracted more new types of investor. But what does this mean for clubs and how can they best approach the opportunities and challenges? Jonathan Dyson investigates.
Wilf family ‘in talks’ to purchase Orlando City in $450m deal
The Wilf family, who are majority owners of the National Football League's Minnesota Vikings, are reportedly in talks to purchase Major League Soccer team Orlando City SC
Ashley still committed to Newcastle’s Saudi takeover despite High Court setback
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has reaffirmed his commitment to sell the club to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, in spite of losing two early skirmishes in an arbitration hearing against the E…
Serie A invites improved international rights bids as packages revamped
Italian football’s Lega Serie A has made alterations to the countries and regions on offer in some of its international rights packages as it invites agencies and broadcasters to increase their bids.
Ringier seeks new Challenge League title sponsor as Brack.ch signals exit
Swiss e-commerce company Brack.ch has decided not to extend its long-running title sponsorship of the Challenge League, the second-highest division in Swiss club football
ViacomCBS makes soccer a driving force for rebranded streaming service Paramount+
CBS Sports' coverage of European club soccer has been so successful, ViacomCBS has made it a key driving factor of its new and enhanced Paramount+ streaming service. Bob Williams reports.
MLB clubs relishing chance to sell tickets once again
After going a full year without being able to sell any tickets, MLB clubs are embracing the restart of fan attendance in local markets. Eric Fisher reports.
23 Capital starts up again as Traub refocuses efforts on football
Covid-19 disrupted 23 Capital’s business more than most other football financiers, nixing the sale of a majority stake in the company. Now, co-founder Jason Traub is looking to press ahead after a tough year at the office. Callum McCarthy reports.
NBA gains more sponsors than it loses in year after the shutdown
The NBA signed up more sponsors than it lost after the shutdown in March 2020
Innovation and safety around the ‘NBA Bubble’ enhanced the league’s reputation
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