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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Romelu Lukaku hints at future away from Everton after expressing Champions League ambitions

March 26, 2016

Romelu Lukaku has hinted at a desire to leave Everton after expressing his hopes to play Champions League football. Lukaku says he wants to perform in Europe's elite competition as soon as next season, meaning he would need to leave the Toffees. The Belgium international has been in great form this season with 18 goals but [...]
Who are the leading contenders to win Euro 2016? France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Belgium assessed ahead of the international break

March 26, 2016

The international break is one of the final opportunities for Euro 2016's leading contenders to prepare for business in France this summer. Heavyweight nations France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Belgium are all expected to duke it out in the latter stages of the tournament – here's the current state of play for each. France [infographic [...]
Sky Sports: Premier League games could be presented by celebrities such as Holly Willoughby or James Corden on Friday nights

March 26, 2016

Celebrities such as James Corden and Holly Willoughby are being considered as potential presenters for Sky Sports' Friday night Premier League games next season. The broadcaster is currently discussing how to differentiate the live Friday night games it will show next season from the rest of its output. One idea is a more relaxed, entertainment show [...]
Alisher Usmanov: Arsenal need Arsene Wenger

March 26, 2016

Arsenal's second largest shareholder Alisher Usmanov has given his unequivocal backing to beleaguered manager Arsene Wenger. Read more: Alisher Usmanov is no longer Russia’s richest man Some fans have called for Wenger to step down following a season which looks set to end without silverware unless the Gunners can overhaul an 11-point gap between themselves and [...]
Johan Cruyff: Ajax market value grows by €7m as investors buy 14 shares at a time in tribute to club icon

March 24, 2016

Ajax's share price enjoyed a mini-rally on Thursday afternoon as investors placed orders for 14 shares in the Dutch football club, a reference to the number worn by club icon Johan Cruyff who passed away earlier today. The club's market value swelled by as much as €7m (£5.5m) as shares rallied by roughly four per cent [...]
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates says Brexit would be damaging for football

March 24, 2016

Stoke City owner Peter Coates has warned that a Brexit would cause long-term damage to football in the UK. The founder of bet365 claims the UK opting to leave the European Union would have "frightening" consequences for its economy. Coates echoed the argument of West Ham vice-chairwoman Karren Brady, in suggesting that Premier League clubs [...]
Cruyff influence on business

March 24, 2016

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Manchester City target Paul Pogba going nowhere insists Juventus director general Giuseppe Marotta

March 24, 2016

Incoming Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola may have to forget about buying Paul Pogba this summer after a Juventus director insisted the midfielder was unlikely to leave. Bringing the former Manchester United player to the Etihad is believed to be one of Guardiola's top priorities this summer but Juventus director general Giuseppe Marotta insists Pogba [...]
Johan Cruyff: Barcelona, Ajax and Holland legend dies from cancer at 68

March 24, 2016

Legendary footballer Johan Cruyff has died from cancer at the age of 68. The iconic former Barcelona, Ajax and Holland player passed away on Friday surrounded by his family. A three-time winner of the Ballon d'Or in 1971, 1973 and 1974, Cruyff was also one of the game's most influential managers after introducing the Dutch [...]
RFU: Rugby injuries have become more dangerous than ever as reported concussions continue to rise

March 24, 2016

Professional rugby is becoming more dangerous than ever, according to a new RFU audit which reveals that last season the severity of injuries in top level was the highest on record. An injury picked up in a match in Premiership Rugby, European and international competition resulted in an average lay-off of 29 days last season [...]

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