By: Matt Hardy

Deputy Sports Editor - City AM Matt Hardy is the City AM Deputy Sports Editor with a specialism in the business of sport. He covers the likes of rugby, cricket, sporting investment and venture capital funds; while also being across golf, cricket, and the politics of sport.

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Messi and Más+ sued by Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime

October 14, 2025

Lionel Messi is being sued by Logan Paul’s hydration drinks firm Prime over claims of false advertising. A false advertising complaint was filed last week in a Florida court alleging Inter Miami and Argentina superstar Messi had made contradictory statements about his collaboration with “Más+ by Messi” drinks. Prime Hydration, a rival to Más+, alleges [...]
City called upon to sponsor 745 Game in name of MND

October 13, 2025

The great and good of the City have been called upon to support the 745 Game in the name of curing motor neurone disease. The match – relating figures associated with MND Rob Burrow (7), Ed Slater (4) and Doddie Weir (5) – will take place next month at Gloucester Rugby’s Kingsholm Stadium and be [...]
Rugby League Ashes: RL Commercial boss calls on London to fill Wembley

October 13, 2025

English rugby league chiefs have called upon fans to make the most of the opportunity to watch international class rugby at Wembley Stadium as organisers target a 60,000 crowd. Following Saturday’s Grand Final, in which Hull KR beat Wigan to become the first new name on the Super League trophy in 21 years, English rugby [...]
PDC boss Porter on Saudi Darts Masters and future of Ally Pally

October 11, 2025

If you have tuned into the World Grand Prix of darts in Leicester this weekend, you’d have needed to stare deep into your screen to see an empty seat at the 3,000 capacity Mattioli Arena. The sport’s hottest property Luke Littler has been showing off in the early rounds, and the class of years gone [...]
Israel-Premier Tech cyclist says he’s facing £26m damages claim

October 10, 2025

A former Israel-Premier Tech cyclist has said he is facing a damages claim of £26m following the voluntary termination of his grand tour contract. Canada’s Derek Gee was part of the Israel-Premier Tech team until September, when he left the side in a move he described as “nothing more than an exercise” of his “fundamental [...]
Manchester United stadium plans move into next phase

October 10, 2025

Manchester United have moved into the next phase of their stadium build after co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe insisted they can be the most profitable club in the world. Foster + Partners unveiled designs for a new edition of Old Trafford, which will be located on land adjacent to the Theatre of Dreams, in March. It [...]
Former Chelsea chief lands role with Hong Kong Jockey Club

October 10, 2025

Former Chelsea chief Casper Stylsvig has been appointed sports business executive director of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Stylsvig had been stalwart of Chelsea since 2023 – having also held roles at Fulham, Barcelona, Manchester United and AC Milan – but departed the club in September with some reports citing the failure to secure a [...]
Nutella owners plan $100m World Cup and Super Bowl marketing spree

October 10, 2025

Nutella owner Ferrero will spend over $100m on marketing campaigns related to the Fifa World Cup and 2026 Super Bowl. The confectioner, founded in Italy but based in Luxembourg, has been in the United States for decades but is looking to surge into the North American sports sector. The United States will co-host the 2026 [...]
NBA matches to be staged in China for first time since 2019

October 10, 2025

China will host NBA matches for the first time since 2019 this weekend after six years of being frozen out due to a dispute over Hong Kong. One of the basketball league’s managers stated their support for pro-democracy protestors in Hong Hong back in 2019 and China has since held a hard line on matches [...]
Tattersalls sale rakes in £134m as Qatar, Saudi and US fight for horses

October 10, 2025

Sales for the Tattersalls Yearling Book 1 sale topped £134m this week at Newmarket as international buyers snapped up horse racing’s future. The three-day event in Suffolk attracted buyers from across the world, with ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum and super agent Kia Joorabchian among the top bidders. Mega operations Gadolphin and [...]

Havas keeps quiet on whether Ian Osborne will stay on board after Epstein files

Super Bowl 2026: Where to watch in London this weekend

Super Bowl 2026: Where to watch in London this weekend

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