England
Manchester City confirms next phase of Etihad Stadium development
English Premier League champion Manchester City has announced it is moving forward with expansion plans that will take the capacity of its Etihad Stadium to in excess of 55,000.
The Leader: Sir Keith Mills
Sir Keith Mills writes exclusively in SportBusiness International about how the Olympic Movement can connect with the next generation, the British America’s Cup challenge and upcoming Invictus Games.
Tottenham seals partnership with Sportfive
English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur has signed an exclusive partnership with the Sportfive agency.
English FA drops Women’s World Cup bid
The English Football Association (FA) has pulled out of the running to host the 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup after dropping its bid for the national team event.
Indian Super League teams up with English Premier League
The operators of the Indian Super League (ISL) have struck a strategic partnership with the English Premier League (EPL) that will aim to develop the new club football tournament.
Chelsea reopens efforts to solve Stamford Bridge quandary
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has re-opened the English Premier League football club’s long-running bid to determine its future at Stamford Bridge by commissioning a study of the local area.
DFL chief signs on for Leaders Sport Summit
German Football League (DFL) chief executive Christian Seifert has become the latest speaker to be announced for the Leaders Sport Summit, which takes place on October 8-9 at Stamford Bridge in London.
One To One
We look at how English football’s governing body hopes a new digital partnership will help its partners talk to fans more effectively.
Content Kings
European football clubs’ in-house editorial content is a key means of both engaging with, and commercialising, international audiences. SportBusiness International looks at the latest thinking in maximising value.
Game On
A successful console video game can act as the perfect social media marketing tool. Owen Evans looked at the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), the rights-holder everyone in the sports industry is talking about, and its new official game project.
McLaren rejects Honda investment speculation
Formula One motor-racing team McLaren has moved to deny reports than Honda will seek to enhance its forthcoming partnership by acquiring a stake in the British outfit.
London and Mexico City secure NBA regular-season games
North American basketball league the NBA has announced that London and Mexico City will host regular-season games during its 2014-15 season.
Buccaneers announce death of Malcolm Glazer
Malcolm Glazer, who spearheaded takeovers of English Premier League football club Manchester United and NFL American football franchise the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died.
Microsoft exec looks to the future with Leaders
Dave Coplin, chief envisioning officer at Microsoft UK, is the latest speaker to be revealed for the Leaders Sport Summit in London on October 8-9.
Twenty20 cricket lined up for London’s Olympic Stadium
English county cricket team Essex has agreed a deal in principle to play Twenty20 matches at the London Olympic Stadium.
Doyen Sports targets English Premier League
Doyen Sports, an investment fund that finances player purchases for professional football clubs, has announced its intention to expand into the English Premier League.
Hill Dickinson launches specialist sports team
International law firm, Hill Dickinson, has announced the launch of a new sports, media and entertainment team, based in its London office.
Premiership teams ponder Stateside games
English Premiership rugby union teams London Irish, Saracens and Leicester Tigers are considering playing competitive matches in the United States, according to The Times newspaper.