By: Joe Hall

I'm a sports and sports business journalist with City A.M. Follow me for coverage of the industry behind sports and the money made by top athletes. I've provided expert commentary on sports business for both TV and radio, including the BBC World Service. My email is always open to tips and story ideas: joe.hall@cityam.com

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Rugby World Cup 2015: Tournament set to be highest attended single sport event in history after football World Cup following record attendance at Wembley

September 21, 2015

This year's Rugby World Cup is on course to be the best-attended single-sport tournament in history behind the football World Cup, after a record attendance watched New Zealand beat Argentina 26 – 16 at Wembley yesterday. Read more: Record Rugby World Cup crowd witnesses All Blacks suffer fright Over 89,000 packed into Wembley to watch the tournament [...]
New Zealand v Argentina: Eight reasons why the All Blacks will win the Rugby World Cup 2015 (and three why they might not)

September 20, 2015

The haka, the jet black shirts, the collection of some of the game's best ever players – New Zealand are the Rugby World Cup's scariest side and odds-on favourites to win. Here's eight reasons why they'll lift the Web Ellis Cup for a third time: 1. They're the best… …and have been for six years according [...]
Why the Rugby World Cup’s economic impact is nothing to get excited about

September 18, 2015

The economic benefits of international sporting tournaments to national economies have been loudly trumpeted, not least by sporting bodies themselves. Whilst UK investors might witness some short-term movement in the markets following the Rugby World Cup, history suggests that the true lasting value on the UK economy is likely to be limited. Yes, the [...]
Chelsea: Jose Mourinho could face five-match touchline ban for “sexist” language in row with team doctor Eva Carneiro

September 18, 2015

Jose Mourinho could face a five-match touchline ban from the Football Association (FA) for abusive and sexist language directed to former team doctor Eva Carneiro. The FA is investigating a complaint made against the Chelsea manager for language used during Chelsea's opening day draw with Swansea City. Mourinho reacted furiously when Carneiro and physio John [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015 will showcase sport’s booming licensing opportunities for brands

September 18, 2015

The culmination of months of sporting excitement aside, there are plenty of business reasons we should be happy about the arrival of the Rugby World Cup in our back garden. One of them is the opportunity within the licensing industry. The licensing industry is booming –the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association’s recent Annual Global [...]
Could football transfer fees be banned? Players’ union Fifpro files legal complaint against Fifa with European Commission

September 18, 2015

Should football transfers be banned? That's the revolutionary idea being put forward by world players' union Fifpro who have lodged a legal complaint against Fifa with the European Commission over the current system in place. Fifpro believe the current transfer system breaches EU competition law and that beyond the big, cash-rich leagues in Europe "there [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: All Blacks haka leader Liam Messam shrugs off favourites tag – “nothing’s taken for granted”

September 17, 2015

New Zealand flanker Liam Messam has shrugged off the All Blacks’ favourites tag for the Rugby World Cup and insisted the reigning champions will take nothing for granted. Read more: Pressure is all on England and not New Zealand, insists All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu The All Blacks kick off their campaign against [...]
Davis Cup semi-final: Why a Great Britain win over Australia would be so historic

September 17, 2015

Not for the first time, Andy Murray could make British tennis history this weekend when he leads out the Great Britain team in their Davis Cup semi-final against Australia. Read more: Murray quick to return Hewitt’s Davis Cup jibe Neither Murray nor any of his Davis Cup teammates were alive the last time Great Britain appeared [...]
Manchester United tell investors team is expected to reach Champions League quarter-finals and wage bill could rise by almost 20 per cent

September 17, 2015

Manchester United are forecasting a hike of around 20 per cent in their wage bill due to their return to the Champions League – where the club expect to at least reach the quarter-finals. Read more: Manchester United profit tumbles The Premier League giants announced their financial results for the last season today which revealed an [...]
Manchester United profit tumbles but club says it will be first to record £500m revenue in England thanks to Adidas sponsorship and Champions League return

September 17, 2015

Manchester United have assured investors revenue will soon bounce back to record levels after last season's absence from the Champions League triggered an 89 per cent tumble in the club's profits and a net loss of £1.2m. Read more: Manchester United make David De Gea the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world David Moyes' failure to guide [...]

West Brom shock at 24-hour verdict while Manchester City case drags on

West Brom shock at 24-hour verdict while Manchester City case drags on

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