The fallacy of blaming rich footballers for inequality June 24, 2026 There is a persistent belief that the high pay of the few has suppressed that of the many. The data says differently, writes Paul Ormerod.
JD Sports becomes latest blue-chip to trade on New York market June 24, 2026 JD Sports has become the latest blue-chip firm to trade its shares onto a New York market in an attempt to boost its appeal to American investors without having to shift its listing to the US. On Wednesday, the retail giant will begin trading on OTC Markets’ over-the-counter market in America, City AM can reveal, [...]
Spreadex World Cup Offer 2026: Bet £10, Get Up To £60 in Free Bets June 23, 2026 Spreadex has launched a standout World Cup 2026 welcome offer that combines fixed-odds and spread-betting free bets, giving new customers up to £60 in free bets for a £10 qualifying stake. It is one of the more interesting World Cup promotions we have seen, and you can claim the Spreadex World Cup offer here. What [...]
Real Madrid commit to EuroLeague basketball amid NBA interest after €3bn proposal June 23, 2026 EuroLeague basketball chiefs have secured a renewed commitment from Real Madrid in the face of rival interest from the NBA after wooing teams with a €3bn package. Real Madrid are understood to have signed a new 10-year deal with EuroLeague in a move that is set to be rubber-stamped later this week. It comes just [...]
Nex Playground Officially Hits Store Shelves in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, Introducing New U.K. Activations & Game Experiences June 22, 2026 Nex Playground is officially available for purchase at Amazon U.K., Smyths, Argos, and TikTok Shop
Why 2026 World Cup is when AI becomes the interface between fans and football June 21, 2026 The 2026 World Cup is the first AI-shaped major sports event and will change football fandom forever. Jon Williams outlines what sponsors, broadcasters and brands need to do about it. Football, like the creative advertising business I work in, thinks the biggest gains from AI are operational – speed, efficiency, and more. They’re not. AI’s [...]
Arsenal launch £7k-a-head VIP package with seats behind dugout and player meeting June 19, 2026 Premier League champions Arsenal have launched a new ultra-premium hospitality offering, the Hero Experience, that costs almost £7,000 a head for top games. The VIP package, believed to be the most expensive single ticket in the Premier League, includes seats behind the Arsenal dugout, a private pitch-side tour with a club legend, a shirt or [...]
Should museums in London start charging (again) for entry? June 19, 2026 Our museums are struggling to scrape by – but is charging admission really the answer? Eliot Wilson weighs up the arguments Neil MacGregor celebrated his 80th birthday this week. The Glasgow-born art historian, considered by Sir Anthony Blunt at the Courtauld Institute the most brilliant pupil he ever taught, has exercised an enormous influence on [...]
Universal reveals £133m investment in Bedford theme park June 18, 2026 US Media giant Comcast has revealed that it has already invested more than £130m in its upcoming Universal theme park in Bedford which was recently announced by the government. The 540 acre Universal United Kingdom Resort is due to open in 2031 and is tipped to have rides themed to Jurassic World, James Bond and [...]
Two Rising Brands, One Big Move. Nex Playground Announces Partnership with Wrexham AFC June 16, 2026 The viral motion-based active play system brings its first major football partnership to the pitch, including a kit sponsorship, fan activations, and a commitment to youth sports development