Mike Ashley accuses Sports Direct shareholders of ‘stabbing him in the back’ September 14, 2018 Mike Ashley has accused Sports Direct shareholders of stabbing him in the back after the resignation of long-serving chair Keith Hellawell. In a strongly-worded statement, the founder and chief executive officer of the sports retailing giant today criticised shareholders for turning last week's annual general meeting (AGM) into a “media circus”. He said that shareholders had ceded [...]
End of the road: Volkswagen will stop making iconic Beetle September 14, 2018 Volkswagen has announced it is to stop making its iconic Beetle car next year, ending nearly seven decades of production. The American branch of the international car manufacturer has said that the Mexican manufacturing plant that makes the iconic vehicle will cease production of the Beetle in 2019. Two special editions of the car will be released next [...]
End of the road: Volkswagen will stop making iconic Beetle September 14, 2018 Volkswagen has announced it is to stop making its iconic Beetle car next year, ending nearly seven decades of production. The American branch of the international car manufacturer has said that the Mexican manufacturing plant that makes the iconic vehicle will cease production of the Beetle in 2019. Two special editions of the car will be released next [...]
China: We will not bow to US demands in escalating trade war September 14, 2018 China will not yield to US demands in any new trade negotiations, claimed the state-backed China Daily newspaper in an editorial on Friday. "The Trump administration should not be mistaken that China will surrender to the US demands," the newspaper said in an editorial. The media outlet said that China was sincere about its efforts to [...]
China: We will not bow to US demands in escalating trade war September 14, 2018 China will not yield to US demands in any new trade negotiations, claimed the state-backed China Daily newspaper in an editorial on Friday. "The Trump administration should not be mistaken that China will surrender to the US demands," the newspaper said in an editorial. The media outlet said that China was sincere about its efforts to [...]
Five things to look out for in the Premier League this weekend: A top of the table clash, Mourinho under pressure, and Cardiff scoring off set-pieces September 13, 2018 Can Liverpool prove their title credentials at Wembley? Last season Liverpool were outplayed at Tottenham’s temporary home, losing 4-1 after Mauricio Pochettino’s side put on a vibrant, attacking display which highlighted clear deficiencies in Liverpool's backline. Things have changed since then and Jurgen Klopp’s side have breezed through their opening four games, collecting a maximum [...]
Five things to look out for in the Premier League this weekend: A top of the table clash, Mourinho under pressure, and Cardiff scoring off set-pieces September 13, 2018 Can Liverpool prove their title credentials at Wembley? Last season Liverpool were outplayed at Tottenham’s temporary home, losing 4-1 after Mauricio Pochettino’s side put on a vibrant, attacking display which highlighted clear deficiencies in Liverpool's backline. Things have changed since then and Jurgen Klopp’s side have breezed through their opening four games, collecting a maximum [...]
Premier League broadcasting: What is the future of the 3pm kick-off and the TV blackout? September 13, 2018 Bob Lord, Burnley chairman between 1955 and 1981, was an outspoken voice in the national game and, among many things, a staunch critic of televised football. Fearing that a future of sports coverage being broadcast across England’s living rooms would drive down attendances and match-day revenue, he banned the BBC’s Match of the Day cameras [...]
Premier League broadcasting: What is the future of the 3pm kick-off and the TV blackout? September 13, 2018 Bob Lord, Burnley chairman between 1955 and 1981, was an outspoken voice in the national game and, among many things, a staunch critic of televised football. Fearing that a future of sports coverage being broadcast across England’s living rooms would drive down attendances and match-day revenue, he banned the BBC’s Match of the Day cameras [...]
PSG announce first blockchain partnership to increase fan engagement September 11, 2018 Paris Saint-Germain has today announced a new partnership deal with a blockchain platform, the first of its kind in world football. They have agreed a contract with Socios.com, an online voting website that looks to increase supporter engagement in football clubs while offering teams a chance to monetize their fanbase. The deal is part of [...]
