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ESPNsoccernet.com has launched five regional versions of its site to segment its millions of visitors and increase impact for sponsors.

England soccer captain and Manchester United icon David Beckham is set to build on his massive Asian following with a promotional tour of the region next month.
Business

English Premier League giant Manchester United has signed a five-year deal with Barclaycard to promote club-branded credit cards outside of the UK.

The impact of the SARS virus in Asia has prompted another English soccer team to scrap plans to tour the Far East.
Events

Following ongoing financial difficulties, the International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens tournaments in Chile and Malaysia have been cancelled.
Business

Istanbul has been awarded a Formula One race in 2005 according to Turkey's motor sports federation.
Events

Ex-world champion Jahangir Khan has been elected president of the World Squash Federation (WSF).
Events

Bahrain is set to join China as a new venue for Formula One in 2004 after it was confirmed it has joined forces with Malaysia to build a new motorsport circuit.
Events

World Wrestling Entertainment has extended its TV representation partnership with Total Sports Asia Ltd (TSA) to include consumer product licensing, home video/DVD, publications and sponsorships across Asia.
Business

Formula One and football have been temporarily exempted from the Malaysian government's ban on tobacco advertising and sponsorship.

Members of the Baseball Union meet in Chicago for further last ditch talks to try to avoid strike action, the Asian Football Confederation Congress takes place in Kuala Lumpur and the Barclaycard Premiership soccer season kicks off in the UK.

Members of the Baseball Union meet in Chicago for further last ditch talks to try to avoid strike action, the Asian Football Confederation Congress takes place in Kuala Lumpur and the Barclaycard Premiership soccer season kicks off in the UK.
Events

Research into World Cup 2002 viewing figures has revealed that more soccer fans watched the World Cup finals on TV in Thailand than co-host nation South Korea.
Events

Research into World Cup 2002 viewing figures has revealed that more soccer fans watched the World Cup finals on TV in Thailand than co-host nation South Korea.
Media

Growing interest in football in Asia has helped online gaming site BetInternet to report that World Cup trading is well ahead of expectations.
Media

Growing interest in football in Asia has helped online gaming site BetInternet to report that World Cup trading is well ahead of expectations.
Events

The International Badminton Federation (IBF) has hailed the broadcast operation of its Thomas & Uber Cup finals in China last month a massive success.
Events

The International Badminton Federation (IBF) has hailed the broadcast operation of its Thomas & Uber Cup finals in China last month a massive success.