Europe
Germany backs Munich Euro 2020 bid
The German Football Association (DFB) has backed Munich as a potential host city for UEFA Euro 2020 after discarding Berlin’s rival bid.
UEFA head Platini blasts goal-line technology
UEFA president Michel Platini has said the use of goal-line technology has opened a “Pandora's box” in football and encouraged demands for other forms of electronic aids to be used.
Welsh Rugby Union appoints Josh Lewsey head
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has appointed former Rugby World Cup and Heineken Cup winner Josh Lewsey as its head.
Deloitte: EPL set for record transfers spend
Deloitte analysis has shown that gross player transfer spending by English Premier League (EPL) clubs looks set to reach a record level.
Besiktas exits Europa League after CAS ruling
Turkish football club Besiktas has been excluded from the Europa League this season after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld a UEFA one-year ban from European competition for match-fixing.
Aston Villa secures partner to boost online presence
English Premier League side Aston Villa has contracted online video firm Base79 to manage the football club’s content on its YouTube website.
State backs Sofia Euro 2020 bid
The Bulgarian government has supported a potential bid by capital Sofia to host games at UEFA Euro 2020.
Platini ponders FIFA president candidacy
UEFA president Michel Platini has revealed that he is still uncertain over submitting his candidacy to become the next FIFA president when current head Sepp Blatter’s term ends in 2015.
Abramovich cuts Russian football funding
Russian billionaire and English Premier League (EPL)’s Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has decided to cut his funding for Russian football.
European Tour contracts Xirrus for Wi-Fi
The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) European Tour has enlisted Xirrus to provide Wi-Fi services for its spectators.
CAS upholds Fenerbahce UEFA ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld a UEFA ban for Fenerbahce, ruling the Turkish football club out of all European competitions for the next two years.
Sportswear continues growth in the UK
The value of the sportswear sector in the United Kingdom grew by six per cent last year, building on 2011’s three per cent value growth, according to a report published by Euromonitor International this month.
Bubka: In Profile
With less than two weeks until the International Olympic Committee (IOC) names its new leader, SportBusiness Group editorial director Kevin Roberts looks at the young life of Sergey Bubka, who would later become one of the presidential candidates.
Istanbul 2020 bid boosted by cultural recognition
With less than two weeks before the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announces the host of the 2020 summer Olympics, one of three candidates Istanbul has been awarded UNESCO status.
European and Asian Tour launch Ryder Cup-style event
The European Tour and Asian Tour have partnered to sanction a new team golf tournament called The EurAsia Cup.
England Cricket MD Hugh Morris resigns
England Cricket managing director Hugh Morris has resigned to become chief executive and director of cricket at Glamorgan County Cricket Club.
PwC and Sportsrisq Capital partner to host event
Professional services firm PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) and risk advisory service Sportsrisq Capital have partnered to bring together the sports finance community in a one-off event in London next month.
Armstrong and The Sunday Times reach £1m settlement
The Sunday Times newspaper has reached a settlement reportedly worth over £1 million with dope-cheat cyclist Lance Armstrong to recover damages from a libel settlement.