Governance
Football Australia finances boosted by Socceroos, Matildas success
Football Australia's revenues rose by 48 per cent in the past year, reflecting new-found success on the pitch and rising confidence about the future of the sport in the country
FEI posts CHF2.5m loss for 2022, predicts tougher times ahead
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) is to undertake a full examination of its income and expenditure in the first quarter of 2024 after conceding the economic situation in Europe remains fragile.
Tebas resigns as LaLiga president in bid to win fourth term
Javier Tebas has announced his resignation as president of LaLiga, organising body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football, in order to seek re-election for a fourth term in office
TGL forced to push inaugural season back to 2025 after venue dome damage
Tech-infused golf league TGL has been forced to push back its inaugural season to "early 2025" after the roof of the league's planned Florida venue suffered extensive damage from a power failure
PFL acquires rival Bellator in direct challenge to UFC
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has acquired rival promotion Bellator from Paramount Global in a landmark deal in the global mixed martial arts space
McLennan axed as Rugby Australia chairman, Herbert elected successor
Hamish McLennan was ousted as chairman of Rugby Australia at a late-night board meeting yesterday (Sunday), and has been replaced by Daniel Herbert.
Argentinian clubs unite in anti-privatisation stance against new president Milei
Argentina's leading football clubs have vowed to remain in the hands of their fans following election to the country's presidency of Javier Milei, who is staunchly in favour of privatisation
DFL stresses ‘partner’ not ‘investor’ in private equity 3.0 push
Private equity investment is back on the Bundesliga agenda for the third time in as many years, with the German Football League (DFL) this week publishing clear guidelines in the hope of persuading the…
Embattled CGF targets ‘transformative era’ as Jenkins elected president
Chris Jenkins has been elected as the new president of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and has pledged to “remodel” the Games to allow more countries to host.
Tebas’ chief lieutenant Mayo heading to Atlético Madrid
Oscar Mayo is leaving his role as executive director of LaLiga to join Atlético Madrid, one of the Spanish league's powerhouses.
MLR brings in Globant to revamp OTT platform after success of Fifa remit
Major League Rugby has signed a wide-ranging commercial partnership with digital consultant and software provider Globant, which encompasses an overhaul of its over-the-top (OTT) platform, The Rugby Network
World Rowing navigating choppy waters in bid to diversify revenues
How partnerships on and off the water are helping World Rowing to democratise the sport, attract new audiences and lessen the governing body’s reliance on Olympic revenues.
EXCLUSIVE: World Rowing to set up JV to manage new Beach Sprint Franchise League
World Rowing is working on a plan to launch a franchise-based league for Beach Sprint, its newest discipline that will debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, which it will operate as a joint venture with…
RedBird ponders Toulouse FC sale as Uefa hones in on multi-club ownership
RedBird Capital's ownership of Ligue 1 club Toulouse FC could be the first casualty of Uefa's new clampdown on multi-club ownership in European football
Liga Forte União sells off 20 per cent of media rights to 2075, targets Libra pact
Liga Forte União (LFU), a group of 25 Brazilian football clubs, has announced the sale of 20 per cent of its broadcast rights for the next 50 years for R$2.6bn (€494m/$525m), in what represents one of the most significant developments in the sport's history in the country.
ITF nearing end to Davis Cup title sponsor search
The International Tennis Federation is closing in on a title sponsor for the Davis Cup as it looks to embark on a new future for the embattled men’s national teams’ competition.
Serie A CEO defends new domestic TV deal, talks up piracy fight and international plans
Luigi De Siervo, chief executive of Lega Serie A, has hit out at critics who claimed the recent €4.5bn ($4.8
LaLiga backs Uruguayan Professional League’s quest to break from AUF
The Uruguayan Professional League (Lufpro), the entity aiming to take over the running of the top domestic league from the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF), has received a boost to its cause by signing…