Events
Rio beats Madrid to 2016 Olympic Games
The 2016 Olympic Games will be held in Rio de Janeiro the International Olympic Committee announced after a bidding race that IMG’s David Abrutyn says was the closest in history.
SportBusiness analyses 2016 bids ahead of today’s IOC announcement
Ahead of this afternoon’s announcement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as to who will host the 2016 Summer Olympics, SportBusiness analyses each of the bidding cities' chances.
Mosley: Vatanen will “lose badly”
Ari Vatanen will “lose badly” in the race to become the next president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), world motorsport’s governing body, according to incumbent president Max Mosley.
Minister: Ryder Cup “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” for Wales
Welsh Assembly minister Andrew Davies has outlined the commercial importance of the Ryder Cup, being held at The Celtic Manor Resort in Newport on October 1 2010, a year ahead of the event.
Peter Gandolfi, Brian Barwick join Soccerex team
Soccerex has appointed Peter Gandolfi, former head of brand strategy for Nationwide, as its new Group Managing Director.
Rio 2016 lodges complaint after Madrid criticism
The Rio 2016 Olympic bid team lodged a complaint to the International Olympic Committee after a Spanish Olympic official criticised the city's credentials.
London 2012 signs UPS, raises sponsorship target
The London organising committee for the 2012 Olympic Games (LOCOG) is set to raise its sponsorship target to £700 million despite problems it has faced raising money during the economic downturn.
Leaders in Football and Leaders in Performance sold out
International business conference Leaders in Football, on October 7 and 8 at Chelsea FC, has officially sold out a week ahead of the event.
Mexico withdraws World Cup bid
Mexico has withdrawn its bid to host the 2018 or 2022 tournaments, a senior Mexican Football Federation (FMF) official said yesterday.
Obama factor “heats up” 2016 lobbying
Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo are all believed to be wary of the International Olympic Committee membership being swayed by the charismatic appeal of US president Barack Obama, after the White House announced on Monday that he would fly in to the Danish capital to appear in support of Chicago's bid for the 2016 Games.
Exclusive UEFA marketing strategy at Soccerex 09
UEFA marketing director Philippe Le Floc’h will give an exclusive presentation at the 2009 Soccerex Convention in Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 30 to December 2.
Japanese PM completes “strongest ever” Japanese bid team
New Prime Minister of Japan Yukio Hatoyama announced yesterday that he will fly to Copenhagen to offer support to Tokyo’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
EPFL partners Leaders in Football
The Association of European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) General Assembly will hold meetings of its Finance Committee and Marketing & Media Committees at Leaders in Football 2009, after successfully hosting them at Leaders in Football 2008.
English FA to confirm women’s Super League in 2011
The English Football Association will today announce an eight-club women’s Super League commencing in the summer of 2011.
Rogge receives World Kids’ Sports Summit Declaration
Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), last week received a Declaration of fair play by representatives of the World Kids’ Sports Summit in Yokohama, Japan.
Pyeongchang bidding for 2018 Winter Olympics
South Korean city Pyeongchang has formally entered the running to host the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Singapore GP bets on Beyonce to boost ticket sales
Organisers of Singapore’s Formula One Grand Prix have enlisted top international music stars including Beyonce Knowles, No Doubt, Black Eyed Peas, Travis, Simple Minds, ZZ Top and Chaka Khan to ensure the race is a major attraction in its second year.
Gerard Houllier to speak at Leaders in Performance
Former Liverpool FC manager Gerard Houllier returns to the UK this October to speak at the Leaders in Performance event taking place alongside the Leaders in Football convention.