Football
Columbus Crew one step closer to Texas relocation
Precourt Sports Ventures - owner of MLS club Columbus Crew - on Wednesday cleared a major barrier in its effort to relocate the MLS club to Austin, Texas.
Santiago and Lima to stage new-look Conmebol club finals
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has selected Santiago and Lima as hosts of the revamped finals of its showpiece club competitions, the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana
Fifa answers criticism over code of ethics reform
World football’s governing body Fifa has responded to criticism concerning its revised code of ethics stating that the changes made will guarantee greater opportunities for transparency and understanding o…
CAF commits to Cameroon for 2019 Cup of Nations
Amaju Pinnick, first vice-president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has provided his full support to Cameroon’s staging of next year’s Africa Cup of Nations national team tournament.
‘People’s Club’ philosophy guides Everton’s fan engagement strategy
Everton director of marketing, Richard Kenyon, explains how innovative pricing and engagement with young fans have helped the Premier League club shore up ailing attendances.
Handle with flair: VAR and sponsorship
Tim Crow reflects on the use of VAR in Russia 2018 and why sponsors will be considering it in future tournaments.
Defamation clauses inserted as Fifa reshapes code of ethics
World football’s governing body Fifa has moved to revamp its code of ethics, with “corruption” removed as an official offence and defamation introduced as a new means of sanctioning.
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Tottenham, NFL hit by further stadium delays
English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur has been forced to delay the opening of its new stadium amid issues with the venue’s critical safety systems.
US coverage plans for Champions League and Europa League announced
Late last week, Univision, which acquired the Spanish-language rights to the Uefa Champions and Europa Leagues for the next three seasons in the United States, announced its coverage plans for the upcoming…
CAF ExCo member to appeal Fifa ban
Zambian football official Kalusha Bwalya has said he will appeal against a two-year ban imposed on him by Fifa, stating he is innocent of charges brought by world football’s governing body.
West Ham teams up with Lagardère Sports
English Premier League football club West Ham United has agreed a long-term deal for Lagardère Sports to become its exclusive digital sponsorship and activation agency.
FIGC overturns Parma points deduction
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has overturned a five-point penalty imposed on newly-promoted Serie A club Parma as a punishment in a case classed as attempted match-fixing
Fifa planning standardised transfer window
Fifa, football’s global governing body, is reportedly considering introducing a standardised transfer window to ensure a more level playing field for clubs across Europe.
D.C. United restructures ownership group
Major League Soccer franchise D.C. United has announced that an entity controlled by Jason Levien has acquired Erick Thohir’s ownership interest in the club.
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Gambling sponsorship ban threatens Italian rights-holders
SportBusiness explores how a new ban on gambling advertising in Italy will affect sports rights owners and sponsors.
Alisports strengthens commitment to college sport with CUBA deal
The Alisports arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has deepened its ties with college sport in its home country by agreeing a partnership with the Chinese University Basketball Association (CUBA) worth…
FC Barcelona loses Saudi academy as regional sponsor fails to renew
FC Barcelona has lost its only academy in Saudi Arabia after regional sponsor Fitness Time failed to renew a three-year sponsorship deal with the club