Women’s Super League: Rivals spend big on transfers to challenge Chelsea’s dominance September 29, 2023 The Women’s Super League returns this weekend after a record-breaking summer of transfer spending by some of England’s biggest clubs.
Dynasty Equity: Year-old US sport investment firm buys into Liverpool FC September 28, 2023 Newly-founded US sports investment firm Dynasty Equity has bought a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club.
Ed Warner: Is Saudi’s goal of using sport to boost GDP by 1.5 per cent achievable? September 28, 2023 John Maynard Keynes argued for government spending – any spending – to stimulate economies in recession, even paying people to dig holes and then fill them up again, given the multiplier effect when they spend their wages. Saudi Arabia may not be facing such an economic challenge, but the sports investments pursued by its Crown [...]
‘Shambles’: FA forced into ’embarrassing’ 11th hour delay to cap on football agent fees September 27, 2023 The Football Association has been forced into postponing a cap on agents’ fees in an 11th hour move labelled “embarrassing” and “a shambles”.
‘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, [...]
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.
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.
Arsenal CEO to quit Premier League club for new challenge September 14, 2023 Arsenal’s chief executive since 2020 Vinai Venkatesham will leave the London Premier League club at the conclusion of the season. Venkatesham joined the north London outfit in 2010 having previously worked with the British Olympic Association and London 2012. He said: “This was a tough decision, but it is time to pursue another challenge. “Now [...]