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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Champions League: Uefa considers changes which could lock out smaller clubs

March 24, 2016

Uefa is considering proposals to change the format of the Champions League which would reduce the number of teams in the group stage from 32 to just 16. Continental clubs are believed to be driving a move toward introducing two mini "super-leagues" of eight to replace the existing eight groups of four as a response [...]
This picture shows what the Olympic Stadium could look like once West Ham move in

March 23, 2016

West Ham have unveiled a mock-up of how the Olympic Stadium could appear once they move into their new home next season. The Hammers have submitted a planning application for a wrap design which could decorate the exterior of the stadium in distinctive claret and blue. Read more: In this crazy season, don’t rule out West [...]
Belgium v Portugal friendly cancelled following Brussels terror attacks

March 23, 2016

Belgium have moved next week's friendly match with Portugal to Leiria following terrorist attacks in Brussels. Plans to hold the game at the King Baudouin Stadium next Tuesday were scrapped on the request of city authorities. Belgium's football association has arranged to play the game in Portugal and has offered to refund fans who bought a [...]
Euro 2016 matches could be held behind closed doors due to terror threat says Uefa chief

March 23, 2016

Euro 2016 matches could be held behind closed doors this summer due to the terror threat in France. Uefa executive vice-committee president Giancarlo Abete has admitted that locking fans out of game could be a possibility if their safety cannot be garuanteed. Following two blasts in Brussels on Wednesday which left more than 30 dead, [...]
Strength of Premier League brand drives shirt sponsorship revenue across Europe

March 23, 2016

The value of Premier League clubs' shirt sponsorships has risen by nearly £70m this season, more than any other league in Europe. Premier League shirt sponsorship revenues have grown by 35 per cent from £193m (€244m) to £260m (€330m) in the past year, according to a new report from sports industry adviser Repucom. The Premier League [...]
International Champions Cup: Leicester City to join Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid in prestigous pre-season tournament

March 22, 2016

Leicester City may still have seven games left in which to win the Premier League title, but they have already hit the big time after being invited to join Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in a pre-season tournament this summer. The unlikely league leaders will join the European elite in the 2016 International Champions [...]
Franz Beckenbauer to be investigated by Fifa over possible bribery to win 2006 World Cup votes

March 22, 2016

Franz Beckenbauer will be the subject of a Fifa probe into possible wrongdoing in the bidding process for the 2006 World Cup to Germany. The legendary player is one of six former and current German football officials who served on the tournament's organising committee now being investigated by football's governing body. Fifa decided to open [...]
Jonas Gutierrez suing Mike Ashley’s Newcastle United for £2m

March 22, 2016

Footballer Jonas Gutierrez is suing former club Newcastle United for £2m over the way he was treated following his battle with testicular cancer. The Argentine winger, 32, has made a claim for disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 after he was released by the Premier League club last summer. He claims that his illness [...]
Prudential RideLondon 2016: New 46-mile sportive for young riders unveiled by Sir Bradley Wiggins

March 22, 2016

A record number of riders are expected to jump on their bikes and participate in this year's Prudential RideLondon event, which will include a new challenge unveiled by Sir Bradley Wiggins. Over 100,000 riders are expected to take part in the July event, with a new 46-mile sportive created for newer and younger cyclists. The [...]
Raymond Moore: Indian Wells chief executive resigns over “sexist” remarks on women’s tennis

March 22, 2016

Indian Wells tournament chief executive, Raymond Moore, has quit after making controversial comments on women's tennis which have been branded as sexist. Moore said that the women's tour "rides on the coat-tails of the men's game" in an interview ahead of the women's final between Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams on Sunday. "If I was [...]

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