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Valencia brings in Goldman to secure fresh investment
Valencia is looking to raise around €120m, funds it intends to use to refinance debt and finally deliver on its long-delayed Nou Mestalla project.
NFL’s Browns seals 20-year stadium naming deal
The Cleveland Browns' 20-year contract would cover any potential move to a proposed $2.4bn domed stadium in Brook Park.
Milan ‘to be dropped’ as 2027 UCL final venue
Milan's San Siro stadium will not host the 2027 Uefa Champions League final after the city's two Serie A clubs, Inter Milan and AC Milan, decided to press ahead with plans to renovate the venue, it has been reported.
Barcelona secures €40m investment from Aramark
FC Barcelona has secured a €40m ($43.6m) investment from hospitality and catering service provider Aramark that will enable the club to balance its accounts ahead of the new LaLiga season.
FC Porto set for cash boost in stadium renegotiation
FC Porto has revised its contract with Spanish investment firm Ithaka, selling a stake in the economic rights to its Dragão stadium in return for increased funding of up to €100m ($108.3m).
Saudi’s World Cup bid book produces more questions than answers
Saudi Arabia's official bid book detailing its plans to stage the 2034 Fifa World Cup has left plenty to the imagination, with eight of the listed stadiums yet to be built and no details offered on the tournament's timing.
Yorkshire hires SGI for Headingley naming rights hunt
Yorkshire joins Warwickshire in entering the stadium naming rights marketplace, appointing Sporting Group International to seek out a new sponsor.
NYRA engages Playfly for Belmont Park revamp
The New York Racing Association has strengthened its association with Playfly Sports, which will aid a $455m transformation project aiming to “set the global standard” for horse racing venues.
One New Zealand names major new stadium in NZ
Telecom company One New Zealand has signed as the naming rights sponsor of a major NZ$683m ($418m/€387m) arena currently under construction in Christchurch, New Zealand.
EXCLUSIVE: Edgbaston seeks first naming-rights sponsor
The Edgbaston Stadium commercial team is looking to sell naming rights to the home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club for the first time, SportBusiness can reveal
Stage Front exit leaves Espanyol eyeing new stadium sponsor, legal action
RCD Espanyol has terminated its stadium sponsorship deal with Stage Front and is readying legal action, over allegations of non-payment and breach of contract against the US ticketing and hospitality company.
Fanatics expands Ravens deal to include year-round stadium retail store
The Baltimore Ravens, of the National Football League, and global e-commerce company Fanatics have outlined plans to dramatically increase gameday revenues with a year-round retail store to open in 2025…
Flamengo and Fluminense poised to retain control of Maracanã
Rio de Janeiro football giants come out on top in a tender process involving Série A rival Vasco da Gama for a 20-year contract to operate the historic stadium.
Bears unveils $4.6bn stadium plan with record public contribution
The Chicago Bears of the National Football League has unveiled a $4.6bn (€4.3bn) plan to build a domed stadium on the lakefront area next to current home Soldier Field.
Half the cost of the $4.6
FC Porto sells off portion of stadium commercial rights for €65m
Portuguese Primeira Liga club FC Porto has agreed a 25-year deal with Spanish company Ithaka to sell 30 per cent of the economic rights to its Dragão stadium in return for a €65m ($69.2m) investment.
ESL FACEIT agrees deal to develop Saudi esports masterplan
ESL FACEIT Group has agreed a wide-ranging five-year deal with Qiddiya City that will see it play a key role in the development of a gaming and esports district in Saudi Arabia.
A’s hire Legends for ticket sales at new Las Vegas ballpark
Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics have hired global experiences company Legends to manage premium seating and ticket sales for the franchise's new ballpark in Las Vegas
Record Bundesliga revenues top €5bn to beat pre-pandemic levels
Total revenue in the top two divisions of German football broke the €5bn ($5.4bn) barrier for the first time in the 2022-23 season, with almost two-thirds of all clubs now operating in the black following the long-running impact of the pandemic.