Dazn hits back at MP plans to close free-to-air sport loophole September 25, 2023 Calls from politicians to stop streaming platforms from bidding to show major sporting events have been slammed as “very narrow-minded and anti-competitive”. Sports streaming giant Dazn, best known for showing high-profile boxing matches, has hit out at recent recommendations by a group of MPs to stop streaming platforms from bidding for “crown jewel” sporting events. Crown jewel [...]
Government must close crown jewel loophole, new report says September 22, 2023 A new report has urged the government to close a loophole that could allow streaming services access to crown jewel sporting events. Crown jewel events are major sporting occasions that must be on free-to-air television, such as the Olympic Games and Fifa World Cup. A report from the Culture, Media and Sport committee, however, suggests [...]
‘We’d be open to anything’: Tottenham are for sale, says chairman Daniel Levy September 21, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has invited takeover bids for the Premier League club by admitting he would be open to a sale.
England’s Lionesses reach agreement with Football Association over pay dispute September 21, 2023 England captain Mille Bright says the Lionesses have resolved their dispute with the Football Association over pay and bonuses. The row overshadowed the Lionesses’ prepartions for last month’s Women’s World Cupin Australia, where they reached the final. “We’ve had a really good conversation with the FA,” Bright said today. “We have come to an agreement, [...]
Ed Warner: Lessons for sport from the soft drink industry September 21, 2023 Ed Warner on the lessons from the soft drink industry for sports tempted to tinker with their formats, the wisdom of analytics, and Everton's takeover.
Uefa says Paris Saint-Germain are not under investigation over sales to Qatari clubs September 19, 2023 Uefa says it is not currently investigating Paris Saint-Germain over the sale of three first-team players to Qatari clubs.
Exclusive: London Lions Women back 777 Partners ahead of European tie September 19, 2023 London Lions Women’s general manager Vanja Cernivec has thrown support behind franchise owners 777 Partners after the investment firm’s takeover bid for Everton sparked a series of questions about their background. The American outfit has faced accusations about its recent and historic conduct, including their commitment to the London Lions and their ability to pass [...]
Hermoso blasts Spanish football chiefs for ‘manipulation and intimidation’ September 19, 2023 World Cup kiss row footballer Jenni Hermoso has accused the Spanish federation of employing a “strategy of division and manipulation".
Why Goldman Sachs could soon be helping to sell your favourite sports team September 19, 2023 Goldman Sachs is betting on the flurry of investment in sports teams continuing by creating a dedicated global sports franchise division.
The last Champions League group stage: Why Uefa is changing to the ‘Swiss model’ September 19, 2023 The Champions League group stage will become the 'Swiss model' next season. Here's why and whether it's a European Super League by stealth.