Villa, Forest and Palace net £30m from Europa and Conference League runs Sport Business Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace set to rake in over £30m in on-field prize money after winning in Europe on Thursday. After a disappointing week for Premier League teams in the Champions League, the Thursday night crew saw dramatic wins as three sides progressed to the quarter-finals of their respective competitions – and [...]
Lidl owner Schwarz Group scores landmark Uefa partnership Sport Business Uefa, European football’s governing body, has announced its first organisation-wide sponsorship deal with the parent company of discount retailer Lidl. Schwarz Group has become Uefa’s corporate strategic partner in an agreement that encompasses competition sponsorship, grassroots initiatives and recycling efforts. Lidl, already a partner of Uefa’s Europa League and Conference League as well as women’s [...]
Ruben Amorim sacked: £20m cost of Manchester United’s failed experiment Sport Business Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim, concluding a failed experiment which has cost the cash-strapped club around £20m in compensation. Amorim was relieved of his duties on Monday morning, less than 24 hours after publicly issuing a demand for more control of affairs at United in the wake of a 1-1 draw with Leeds [...]
Global Fan Network founder plugs phones for football fans December 2, 2025 A new telecoms network called Rocket Mobile has been set up exclusively for football fans. The network launched across the UK on Tuesday with the mobile provider looking to cash in on football fans feeling like they’re being priced out. The venture is backed by the Global Fan Network with coverage secured through Three. Figures [...]
Mercury13: Mata-backed women’s football group lines up Spanish club November 26, 2025 Juan Mata-backed investment group Mercury13 is in advanced negotiations about buying a stake in Spanish top-flight women’s club Levante Badalona. Mercury13, which bought FC Como Women in 2024 before investing in WSL2 club Bristol earlier this year, has pledged $100m to build a global portfolio of clubs, with Badalona earmarked to be its next investment. [...]
Nottingham Forest ban threat over first European match for 30 years September 22, 2025 Nottingham Forest have warned they may ban any fans who try to sneak into the home section for their first European match in 30 years, against Real Betis in Seville this week. Forest said they had been alerted by Betis and Spanish police that some supporters had already successfully bought seats among the home contingent [...]
Best Football Betting Sites UK September 16, 2025 At City AM we have reviewed the UK’s online sports betting sites and carefully selected the best football bookmakers for our readers to try. Key features of the best UK football betting sites that players can expect include fantastic new and existing player promotions, a wide range of betting types, and incredible mobile platforms for on-the-go wagering. [...]
Spurs to play for £4.3m ahead of new Premier League season August 13, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur have the chance to bag €5m (£4.3m) in prize money as they face PSG in the Uefa Super Cup on Wednesday. Spurs are set to receive €4m (£3.4m) regardless of the result, but a win against the Ligue 1 champions would add an extra €1m (£0.8m) to the prize pot. The Uefa Super [...]
Crystal Palace chance of appealing CAS decision possible but slim August 11, 2025 Crystal Palace’s legal options are limited after their loss at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, but they exist, insist top lawyers after the Eagles were relegated to the Europa Conference League on Monday. Despite sending a top team, headed up by co-owner and chairman Steve Parish, to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) [...]
Palace relegated from Europa League with Forest to take their place August 11, 2025 Crystal Palace’s relegation from the Europa League to the Europa Conference League has been decided after the Eagles lost their appeal at CAS. A club delegation, headed up by club co-owner and chairman Steve Parish, argued their case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne last week but the judgment set to be [...]