Paul Hastings opens global sports practice as another law firm enters sector July 13, 2026 Law firm Paul Hastings have launched a new global sports practice as the Bishopsgate-based US giant expands its offering. Former Baltimore Ravens general counsel Brandon Etheridge and former Slaughter figure Mark Zerdin, who advised TWG Motorsports on their Cadillac F1 team entry, will form the core of the practice, which will form part of deals-based [...]
Wimbledon: HMRC set to slap Sinner and Noskova with £1.6m tax bill July 13, 2026 Wimbledon winners Jannik Sinner and Linda Noskova have been slapped with whopping multi-million pound tax bills after bagging £3.6m apiece at the All England Club. Sinner defended his title with a four-set win over French Open champion Alexander Zverev on Sunday while Noskova toppled Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova in three sets on Saturday. Both picked [...]
Bargain: England World Cup semi tickets vs Argentina just $2,700 July 13, 2026 Deep-pocketed fans can watch England in the Fifa World Cup semi-final against Argentina for $2,700. England earned a spot in their second World Cup semi-final in three tournaments with a nervy 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway on Saturday night and have been rewarded with a last four tie against the defending champions Argentina. The semi-final [...]
Fifa World Cup had amazing stadiums, 2035 UK edition must too July 12, 2026 The Fifa World Cup is coming to an end and it has taught us that stadiums are crucial to a good bid, Maria Knutsson-Hall writes. With nearly 40 days of men’s Fifa World Cup fever coming to an end, it is worth taking a moment to consider the health of the Women’s game at this [...]
Why Fifa World Cup players are drowning in commercial red tape July 12, 2026 Joshua Charalambous and Ellie Chakarto take a look at why this World Cup is restraining its stars A lot has been made about the star power at the Fifa Men’s World Cup – goals for Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal – and of course, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo who both [...]
Will the Nations Championship financially underdeliver for in-need Fiji? July 11, 2026 With Fiji set to sell out Everton’s stadium this weekend why isn’t it rosy for the island nation, Ollie Phillips asks. In theory this month should have been a dream one for Fiji’s rugby team, despite losing to Wales in their opening Nations Championship match. They’ve upped sticks from Suva in the Pacific and chosen [...]
Miami heat: Why climate could be key in 40C England v Norway World Cup quarter-final July 10, 2026 Athletes from Norway are the masters of staying elite in the heat, but their football team hasn’t had the chance to test that theory ahead of their World Cup clash with England in sweltering Florida on Saturday. Out of the frying pan and into the fire. If England’s World Cup last-16 clash was about resilience [...]
Liverpool upheaval as key figure leaves after multi-club expansion fails July 10, 2026 Liverpool’s ownership is set for a boardroom exodus with Fenway Sports Group’s chief of football heading for the door. Michael Edwards, who joined the club for a second time in 2024, will leave a year before his contract expires, having already served his notice period. It could mark a key domino in a series of [...]
Barcelona downgraded by credit ratings agency amid Spotify Camp Nou delays July 10, 2026 Credit ratings agency Morningstar DBRS has downgraded the outlook for FC Barcelona due to delays in rebuilding their stadium, Spotify Camp Nou. The agency kept Barcelona’s main credit rating at BBB but changed their projections from “Positive” to “Stable”. The Spanish champions have faced repeated delays in reopening their revamped home, which will have a [...]
Pubs to pour five million extra pints during England v Norway World Cup clash July 10, 2026 Pubs are set to score their biggest boost yet for the World Cup when they pour more than five million extra pints during England’s game against Norway this Saturday. As many as 5.5m more pints will be served to thirsty England fans while the Three Lions face off in the quarter final in Miami, bringing [...]