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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January transfer window 2015: All the done deals from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, City, Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League clubs

February 3, 2015
Cuadrado deal takes Chelsea’s transfer spend to highest levels for a decade as player sales reach all-time record

February 2, 2015

If you thought Uefa’s financial fair play rules were going to curb Roman Abramovich’s spending at Chelsea, think again. Following the signing of Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina for £29.4m, the Blues’ total spend on transfer fees for the season has reached £123.3m. Chelsea have not spent as much in a single season for 10 years. [...]
Australian Open prize money: Andy Murray makes his first million of 2015

January 30, 2015

Kim Sears may have been a picture of frustration in the Rod Laver Arena crowd yesterday, but her boyfriend Andy Murray has every reason to be happy after sealing his place in the Australian Open final for the fourth time. Murray has now guaranteed himself his first six-figure paycheck of 2015, even if [...]
Shake Shack share price goes supersize on stock exchange debut

January 30, 2015

Shake Shack's share price has gone supersize on its stock market debut, rising almost 150 per cent from its initial public offering price of $21 per share. Shares in the fast food chain are trading at around $48.5 per share on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "SHAK", valuing the company at more [...]
Fifpro: Players’ union pursues legal action to restore “basic rights” to footballers

January 30, 2015

The world football player’s union is pursuing legal action against Fifa transfer regulation that it says is failing to deliver footballers their basic rights. Fifpro said it would pursue “all legal means necessary” to fight “football’s fundamentally flawed player transfer system” which is supported by the European Clubs’ Association (ECA) and the European Professional Football [...]
Cineworld launches the UK’s first 4DX cinema this weekend: Here’s what to expect

January 30, 2015

Some UK cinema audiences this weekend won’t just watch a film: they’ll see, smell, sense and feel it. UK chain Cineworld opens its first 4DX cinema, “which stimulates all five senses”, on Friday night for audiences who fancy gusts of air, simulated rain and pungent smells to go with their popcorn and Coke. [...]
Shake Shack IPO price values burger chain at $700m

January 30, 2015

Shake Shack shares will be priced $21 per share when it floats in New York today, valuing it at a juicy $700m. The American fast food chain sold 5m shares from its IPO, with a further 750,000 Class A shares potentially made available at the underwriter's discretion. The stock will be listed as “SHAK”. [...]
FCA to scrutinise how firms handle PPI complaints process

January 30, 2015

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has its sights set on a new target – the handling of complaints on payment protection insurance (PPI). The City regulator will investigate whether banks are taking the necessary measures to secure “appropriate protection for consumers” and will reveal its findings in the summer. In August last [...]
Arsenal transfer spend tops £100m and smashes previous record after Gabriel Paulista signing

January 29, 2015

Gabriel Paulista may not be the most significant signing Arsenal will ever make, but the Brazilian centre-back’s arrival in North London has created a little bit of history for his new club. After spending roughly £13m on the 24 year-old, Arsenal’s spending for the season has crossed the £100m mark. Never before have the Gunners [...]
BBC pay £204m to keep Premier League highlights on Match of the Day

January 29, 2015

Premier League highlights will stay on the BBC until the 2018/19 season after the broadcaster renewed its deal with the league. The cost of the coverage has risen by 13.5 per cent, with the BBC's latest deal with the Premier League jumping from £179.7m to £204m. As part of the deal the BBC's flagship football [...]

Britain takes first steps on journey to 2040s North of England Olympics bid

Britain takes first steps on journey to 2040s North of England Olympics bid

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