Klopp sympathetic to fan ticket concerns ahead of Atalanta tie April 10, 2024 Jurgen Klopp yesterday addressed protests by fans that are set to occur this evening at Liverpool’s Europa League tie against Atalanta at Anfield. Reds fans are set to attend tonight’s quarter-final without flags in protest at planned ticket price rises next season. “I understand the concerns and the discussion definitely. It’s a tricky one from [...]
The Hundred: Plans for three-way ownership deals could split County cricket April 9, 2024 The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will this month discuss plans for the future of The Hundred that could see teams enter into a three-way ownership venture that could split the county game. The current Hundred format sees the ECB own the eight teams with counties given cash payouts for playing hosts to the [...]
Ratcliffe’s Man United clear-out continues with departure of Murtough April 9, 2024 The clear-out at Manchester United has continued with the club confirming that football director John Murtough is to step down from his role. Murtough has held a number of roles at the Old Trafford club in a period that has spanned 11 years. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, said: “We want to thank [...]
Can financial analysis predict the outcome of the Champions League quarter-finals? April 9, 2024 By financial metrics, the ties are the most evenly pitted that they could be.
Tom Brady co-owned Birmingham City edge closer to new stadium after land acquisition April 9, 2024 Championship side Birmingham City, part-owned by NFL legend Tom Brady, are a step closer to a brand new stadium after Knighthead completed the purchase of a 48-acre site in the east of the city. It is hoped that the site will house a vibrant Sports Quarter for Birmingham and become home to the Blues, who [...]
Stokes, Broad, Ennis-Hill VC fund buys into ticketing platform Seat Unique April 8, 2024 The Players Fund have invested into premium ticketing platform Seat Unique as the athlete-led venture capital firm’s portfolio grows. The Players Fund includes star sporting names such as Jessica Ennis-Hill and Eni Aluko, United States sprinter Allyson Felix, Ben Stokes Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer. In August last year it was reportedly backed to the [...]
Was it worth it? Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games generated £1.2bn for UK economy April 8, 2024 Approximately £1.2bn was contributed to the UK economy by the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, according to the new Government figures.
Commonwealth Games to decide on next host in May April 8, 2024 It said that it aims to announce a host in May.
Saudi Arabia adds WTA Finals in Riyadh to burgeoning sports portfolio April 4, 2024 Prize money has been boosted to a record $15.25m (£12m), more than the sum on offer at the men’s equivalent.
Cricket needs a reality check, it cannot have it all April 4, 2024 The earth has orbited once more around the sun. Cricket’s County Championship starts again tomorrow (45 per cent chance of rain in Durham at 11am; showers expected shortly after in Hove). We are almost 12 months on from the acknowledgement that English cricket is institutionally racist and appear to be edging closer to an influx [...]