Football
Tunisia keen on North African 2030 World Cup bid
The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) has said it is open to the prospect of a joint bid with Algeria and Morocco for the 2030 Fifa World Cup.
EFL settles FFP dispute with Bournemouth
Premier League football club AFC Bournemouth has reached an agreement with the English Football League to settle a dispute relating to its financial results during the 2014-15 season.
Beckham group switches focus for Miami MLS stadium
The David Beckham-led group that is behind a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchise for Miami will make a presentation next week to officials from the US city regarding a new stadium plan.
US Digest | Lakers reap immediate rewards of the LeBron effect
Uefa to review PSG FFP decision
Uefa, football’s European governing body, will review a decision by investigators that French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain complied with Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.
Fifa bans Caribbean official over illicit World Cup ticket sales
World football’s governing body Fifa has today (Tuesday) banned Caribbean official Venold Coombs for two years after he was found guilty of reselling 2014 World Cup tickets for a profit.
North African countries targeting joint bid for 2030 World Cup
The Algerian government has confirmed that a potential joint bid for the 2030 Fifa World Cup is being discussed between itself, Morocco and Tunisia.
China Digest | China invests in its basketball legacy
In this week's China sports industry round-up: China invests in its basketball legacy | Klay Thompson launches charity project in Guiyang | World Cup sponsors Hisense could face fine in wake of new partnership
Former Barcelona president to stand trial in Operation Rimet case
Spain’s National Court has today (Friday) stated that Sandro Rosell, former president of LaLiga football club Barcelona, will stand trial for alleged money laundering connected to broadcast rights and sponsorship deals for the Brazilian national team.
FFA unveils 10-team shortlist for A-League expansion
Ten groups have progressed to the next stage of Football Federation Australia’s (FFA) selection process for two expansion franchise slots in the country’s top-tier A-League.
Mediapro gains power over VAR brand in Europe
Spanish agency Mediapro has served notice to step up its business in the video assistant referees market for football after registering the ‘VAR’ phrase as a brand throughout Europe, according to the La Informacion website.
AC Milan heads to CAS as Uefa hands out European ban
Italian Serie A football club AC Milan will head to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after Uefa imposed the stiffest sanction so far on a team from one of Europe’s top five leagues for a breach of its financial fair play regulations.
Coke Premier League deal sounds like the Real Thing
US Digest | FIFA World Cup ratings recovering from rough start
In this week's US sports industry round-up: FIFA World Cup ratings recovering from rough start | Rhode Island legalizes sports gaming | NASCAR looking at changing sponsorship model
Kings of Queen City | FC Cincinnati president on the club’s preparations for MLS
UK government to review safe standing stance
The UK government will commence an official review into safe standing at football stadia after an initial ruling that rejected such a proposal sparked a backlash from fans across the country.
Amazon-Premier League deal shows tech giant still learning
The agreement the Premier League struck in June with Amazon for one of two packages of rights unsold in its January auction – telco BT picked up the other – has to be one of the most important ever.
China Digest | Sports betting set to be legalised in Hainan
In this week's China sports industry round-up: Sports betting set to be legalised in Hainan | iQiyi adds more golf rights to its portfolio | University football association signs with Adidas