Fifa suspends AIFF, revokes Under-17 Women’s World Cup hosting rights
Fifa has suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and revoked the country’s hosting rights for the forthcoming Under-17 Women’s World Cup because of “undue influence from third parties”.
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Cricket Australia sets out plans for Big Bash revival, Brisbane 2032 inclusion
Cricket Australia has outlined the revitalisation of the Big Bash League (BBL) and the inclusion of cricket at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as two of its top priorities over the next…
BCCI ‘to launch women’s IPL in March’
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will launch a women’s edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in March, with either five or six teams competing in the inaugural season, according t…
Daraz and Tapmad sweep up Asia Cup streaming rights in Pakistan
Alibaba-owned shopping platform Daraz and streaming service Tapmad have sublicensed digital rights in Pakistan to the Asia Cup cricket tournament due to begin later this month in the United Arab Emirates
Viaplay scores Haaland endorsement and content deal
Viaplay Group, the subscription streaming operator, has announced a multi-year endorsement and content agreement with Manchester City and Norway national team striker Erling Haaland
DAZN acquires rights to Hexagone MMA
DAZN has acquired rights to the Hexagone MMA mixed martial arts promotion
Barnsley seeking to terminate sponsorship deal with crypto website Hex.com
English football club Barnsley is seeking to terminate its front-of-shirt sponsorship agreement with cryptocurrency website Hex.com following a backlash from supporters of the League One side
Shakib terminates betting deal after BCB ultimatum
Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan has terminated his sponsorship deal with online betting operator BetWinner after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) threatened to ban him from the country’s national t…
GEF tasks VSPN with developing esports events in China and South Korea
The Global Esports Federation (GEF) has appointed Shanghai-based esports solutions provider Versus Programming Network (VSPN) to support the development and staging of its events in China and South Korea
KBO aiming to hold 2024 opening day in the US
The Korea Baseball Organisation (KBO) is pushing to stage the opening day of the 2024 KBO League season in the US following discussions with Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises, its commissioner has…