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CVC-owned Ahmedabad IPL franchise to be called Gujarat Titans
The new Ahmedabad-based Indian Premier League franchise will be known as the Gujarat Titans.
The announcement was made by the franchise’s owner, investment group CVC Capital Partners, on Wednesday.
RFEF joins clubs in LaLiga Impulso lawsuit
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has confirmed that it will take part in the judicial process initiated by Barcelona, Real Madrid and Athletic Club against LaLiga Impulso, the investment venture…
Rebel clubs’ LaLiga Impulso lawsuit admitted by Madrid court
Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Athletic Club’s legal challenge against LaLiga Impulso, the investment venture between the governing body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football and private equity f…
LaLiga Impulso gains EU backing
European Union competition authorities have given the green light to LaLiga Impulso, the investment venture agreed between the organising body of the top two tiers of Spanish club football and private…
Athletic Club, Barcelona and Real Madrid take legal action against LaLiga Impulso
Athletic Club, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, the three long-standing opponents of LaLiga’s investment venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, have confirmed they have launched legal action a…
LaLiga clubs approve €2bn CVC deal
The plan for private equity firm CVC Capital Partners to invest €1.994bn ($2.3
CVC-backed LaLiga Impulso to deliver €1.99bn investment following adjustment
LaLiga Impulso, the venture between the organising body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, has moved a step closer to being formally launched,…
BCCI reviewing CVC’s bid for Indian Premier League team over betting industry links
The successful bid by CVC Capital Partners to acquire an Indian Premier League team is under scrutiny over the private equity company's links to the betting industry
Indian Premier League franchise buyers place huge bets on long-term growth in Indian sport
The two new IPL franchises auctioned at the end of October attracted eye-popping valuations of $760m and $950m. SportBusiness spoke to Indian sports industry experts to understand the valuations and establish what they mean for the market.
CVC among winning bidders for new IPL franchises
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has completed the bidding process for two new Indian Premier League franchises, announcing that private equity firm CVC Capital Partners and Indian multinational…
Indian Premier League franchise sale, media rights bidding talked up
The Glazer family, CVC Capital Partners, Cristiano Ronaldo and superstar Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are among the parties linked to bids for new Indian Premier League franchise…
Volleyball World unveils new Beach Pro Tour
Volleyball World, the commercial entity created by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, has launched a new beach volleyball competition which is…
Sky Italia acquires rights to Italian women’s volleyball league
Pay-television broadcaster Sky Italia has acquired rights to Lega Pallavolo Serie A1 Femminile, the top tier of women’s domestic club volleyball.
LaLigaSportsTV launches subscription element
LaLigaSportsTV, the OTT streaming platform of LaLiga, organising body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football, will from October offer a premium version - LaLigaSportsTV Plus - to paying subscribers
CVC spells out LaLiga exit strategy
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has said an exit protocol is in place in which it will likely disengage from its agreement with LaLiga, the organising body for the top two divisions of Spanish…
Serie A ‘resumes’ private equity talks with CVC ‘out of contention’
Talks over the possible entry of private equity funding into Serie A, the top division of Italian club football, are said to have resumed, with CVC Capital Partners now out of contention, according to…
CVC-LaLiga deal approved but value set to drop amid Real, Barca opposition
CVC Capital Partners’ investment deal with LaLiga has been approved by the latter’s general assembly, although the value of the agreement looks set to drop from €2.7bn ($3.2bn) to €2.1bn aft