With top sponsors jumping ship, Football Federation Australia’s new CEO James Johnson faces a tough start to his new role. But there is confidence he has the know-how to turn things around. John Duerden reports.
FIFA’s Family Fortunes
Owen Evans looks at what led Emirates and Sony to end their FIFA partnerships, and who could be about to step in.
FIFA Presidential Race: The King’s Hand
If it does not happen this month, experts predict FIFA President Sepp Blatter will have to finally relinquish his throne in four years’ time. Owen Evans looks at the possible candidates were that to happen.
Brazil’s Santos, Ceará add new shorts sponsors
Brazilian football club Santos has signed up real estate development company STX as a sponsor
Lille agrees renewal with New Balance
French Ligue 1 club LOSC Lille has extended with its kit supplier, New Balance.
The multi-year renewal builds on an association which first began at the start of the 2016-17 season
Betting operator signs up as Peruvian league title sponsor
The Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) has agreed a deal with the Latin American arm of Swedish online gaming company Betsson for title sponsorship of the top tier of the domestic club game, Liga 1
Angel City FC connects with Birdies as inaugural sleeve sponsor
National Women's Soccer League expansion team Angel City FC has announced a partnership with female-founded footwear brand Birdies, which will become the club's founding sleeve sponsor.
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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Saudi Arabia pitches to be development centre for football industry as part of Asian Cup bid
Saudi Arabia's bid to host Asia’s continental football championship, the AFC Asian Cup, in 2027 contains a broader plan to become a centre for learning and development for the Asian football industry. Tom King reports.
The SportBusiness Finance Weekly Podcast | SeatGeek’s Russ D’Souza on the return of fans to live events
In this week's episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Russ D'Souza, co-founder and president of SeatGeek, and also discuss the emergence of ViacomCBS streaming service Paramount+ and the rise of athlete investment vehicles.