Real Madrid repost Super League company’s victory call after ECJ verdict December 21, 2023 Real Madrid, one of the remaining clubs backing the European Super League, have today reposted tweets from company behind the ESL. It comes after Uefa and Fifa were slapped down by the European Court of Justice in a ruling on Thursday that deemed their rules which prohibited breakaway leagues unlawful. A22 Sports, the company behind [...]
UEFA: ECJ ruling does not validate European Super League December 21, 2023 Europe’s footballing governing body Uefa today retaliated against a ECJ which deemed rules relating to breakaway leagues as unlawful. the prospects of a future European Super League seemed to be boosted this morning after judges said UEFA rules blocking the formation of such a competition were contrary to EU law. The European Court of Justice [...]
Ed Warner: The MCC, the Hundred and a £100m question December 21, 2023 Our sport business columnist on English cricket's evolution.
Murray to become tournament director at Queen’s Club tennis championships December 20, 2023 The Lawn Tennis Association yesterday announced that Jamie Murray will become the tournament director of the championships at Queen’s from 2024. The former World No1 doubles player and brother of singles Grand Slam winner Andy will direct the Cinch Championships, which are held at Queen’s Club in Fulham, in the summer. Queen’s is the main [...]
European Super League: Could European Court of Justice verdict be end of the road? December 20, 2023 The ECJ verdict will mark the culmination of 32 months of legal wrangling.
What Everton fans should know about 777 Partners’ ownership of Vasco da Gama December 20, 2023 Some connected to the Brazilian club have grown concerned about the ownership's approach.
Former Yorkshire chair Colin Graves in negotiations for club ahead of Mike Ashley December 19, 2023 Former chairman of Yorkshire cricket club Colin Graves could be a surprise buyer of the county after he reportedly entered advanced negotiations with the outfit who have recently been at the centre of a racism storm. The move would sensationally derail an attempt by former Newcastle United owner and retail tycoon Mike Ashley’s attempt to [...]
IPL Auction: Mitchell Starc lands record £2.34m contract with Kolkata Knight Riders December 19, 2023 Starc will earn more than £2m for a few weeks' work in spring 2024.
The Notebook: Sport can be a key growth market for London in 2024 but only if we back evolution and ambition December 19, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, Matt Hardy, City A.M.’s deputy sports editor, takes the pen. Sport can be key to 2024 London growth Sport is worth tens of billions to our capital. Whether that be through the Premier League’s London derbies, world class stadia at our [...]
IPL auction: Curran record to be broken by Australia T20 star? December 19, 2023 A number of England cricket stars will today find out whether they have been selected to take part in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL). With swathes of English players released from their franchises last month following a disappointing World Cup, the world’s biggest domestic cricket series will hold its auction today in the United [...]