777 Partners multi-club network at risk as US lawsuit alleges $350m fraud
Investment fund 777 Partners has been accused of a $350m fraud and double-pledging of assets in a US lawsuit which represents the most serious threat yet to its controversial multi-club ownership model.
FC Barcelona claims hospitality sales on course to sell out at rebuilt Camp Nou
LaLiga club FC Barcelona has announced that the first phase of hospitality sales at its rebuilt Spotify Camp Nou stadium is close to selling out
US Congress members seek answers over Andretti’s F1 rejection
A group of US Congress members has written to Formula 1 owner Liberty Media demanding to know why Andretti-GM’s application to join the motor racing series was blocked and raising concerns over “apparent ant…
University of Utah signs multimedia rights deal with JMI Sports, leaving Learfield
The University of Utah has agreed to a 10-year multimedia rights deal with JMI Sports ahead of the school's move to the Big 12 Conference
New Uefa rules on multi-club ownership go live
New Uefa regulations on multi-club ownership come into force today (Wednesday) and could impact on some of the continent’s leading clubs taking part in next season's European clubs competitions.
Rugby Australia drops deep into A$80m overdraft after early World Cup exit
Rugby Australia recorded a A$9.2m (€5.6m/$6m) loss following a four-per-cent decline in revenue for 2023, as the sport’s governing body paid the price for a disappointing Rugby World Cup performance.
Rocha elected as new RFEF president despite investigation
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has announced Pedro Rocha as its new president, replacing Luis Rubiales who stepped down last September following his behaviour at the Women’s World Cup final.
French Ligue 1 clubs enjoy record €3bn revenue, boosted by CVC investment
Private equity investment in French football has had the benefit of boosting revenues to record sums, but losses remain a concern despite narrowing year-on-year.
PFL hires WWE veteran Revelo to lead global distribution push
The Professional Fighters League has hired World Wrestling Entertainment executive Emilio Revelo to a senior role overseeing the global distribution of its Bellator brand as well as developing the growth of the company's Hispanic audience.
Deputy secretary general Bell to leave Fifa after six years
Alasdair Bell is to leave his position as deputy secretary general of Fifa after playing a crucial role at the world governing body for the past six years as a key aide to president Gianni Infantino