How Formula 1 has transcended fans to become sport’s latest buzzword April 27, 2022 The sporting industry goes through cycles of obsessing over a buzzword or phrase that drives commercial and marketing strategy, but what happens when the buzzword of our time is in fact an entire sport? Formula 1 has attained that status. From its hit Netflix series Drive to Survive to its growing roster of global partners, [...]
Chelsea: End in sight as remaining bidders set out final pitches for club April 26, 2022 The final three bidders in the race to purchase Premier League outfit Chelsea are in London to make their final pitches for the Blues. Todd Boehly – co-owner of the LA Dodgers baseball team – and his consortium set out their stall on today with the other two pitches – headed up by former Liverpool [...]
If the metaverse is the future, what does it hold hold for sport? April 26, 2022 Since Facebook rebranded to Meta last year, barely a day passes without a new capital raise, brand launch or futures fund for the metaverse, but what exactly is it and what does it mean for sport and its biggest stars? Despite the metaverse being a relatively recent term, it’s clear a new virtual reality is [...]
Novak Djokovic set to play Wimbledon after chiefs confirm vaccination is not mandatory April 26, 2022 Novak Djokovic will be able to defend his title at Wimbledon this summer after organisers said that players unvaccinated against Covid-19 would be allowed to enter. World No1 Djokovic was forced to miss the Australian Open in January because of his stance on the jab, which caused a convoluted legal row and led to his [...]
Home run: FanDuel pens partnership with New York Yankees as Flutter continues stateside domination April 26, 2022 Flutter owned FanDuel has agreed a new multi-year partnership with the New York Yankees as it continues its stateside domination.
Chelsea sale: Todd Boehly bid wins backing from influential former player Paul Canoville April 26, 2022 Influential former Chelsea player Paul Canoville has thrown his weight behind Todd Boehly’s bid to buy the club. Canoville, who has a suite named after him at Stamford Bridge, has come out in support of the Boehly consortium after holding talks with all three remaining bidders. “This is by far the best fit for Chelsea [...]
English football regulator won’t ban owners for geopolitical reasons, says Government April 25, 2022 A new independent regulator for English football will not seek to prevent takeovers or force out owners on the basis of geopolitical issues, the Government has confirmed. The regulator will have power to implement tougher tests on prospective club buyers to “root out unsuitable owners”, the official response to last year’s Fan Led Review of [...]
Chelsea bidders told they must commit to keeping control of club for 10 years April 25, 2022 The three shortlisted bidders in the sale of Chelsea Football Club have been told they must commit to holding a majority stake for at least 10 years, according to reports. The requirement is set to be a legally binding part of any agreement to purchase the Premier League team from sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich, Sky [...]
English football to get independent regulator to oversee finances, Government confirms April 25, 2022 The Government will today confirm plans to introduce an independent regulator for English football to oversee the game’s finances and prevent more clubs from going bust. It will have legal powers to investigate and sanction teams, and will also be tasked with drawing up and operating tougher tests for anyone wanting to own English clubs. [...]
Clarets’ glass looking half full as Sean Dyche gamble continues to pay off for Burnley April 24, 2022 As far as gambles go, Burnley’s jettisoning of Sean Dyche 10 days ago was a huge one. Dyche was more than just their manager; he was the Premier League’s longest serving boss and the man who had done more than anyone else to turn the Clarets into an established top-flight presence. When that status remained [...]