Governance
Fifa proposes 2030 World Cup in six countries spanning three continents
Fifa has announced that the joint bid from Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be the “sole candidate” to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup but three matches will also played in South America with Fifa president Gia…
Saudi Prince steps in as Marinescu departs IESF presidency
Vlad Marinescu has stepped down as president of the International Esports Federation (IESF), with HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, a member of Saudi Arabia’s royal family, taking on the role in an acting capacity.
UK and Ireland set to host Euro 2028 as Turkey focuses on joint 2032 bid
The UK and Ireland’s bid to host Euro 2028 will be unopposed after Uefa confirmed Turkey’s withdrawal from the bidding race to pursue a joint application with Italy to stage Euro 2032.
Pound makes surprise exit as WTT managing director
Matt Pound, the long-serving International Table Tennis Federation executive, is stepping down as managing director of World Table Tennis (WTT), the organisation that manages and commercialises the annual…
Morocco to stage 2025 AFCON as CAF opts for 2027 East Africa option
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Morocco will stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament while a joint bid from the East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda…
2026 World Cup co-hosts launch action against price-fixing
The United States Justice Department (DOJ) is to work with its counterparts in Mexico and Canada to tackle any "collusive schemes" involving goods or services connected to the 2026 Fifa World Cup as it…
Haggerty comfortably defeats von Arnim challenge in ITF presidential election
David Haggerty has been re-elected president of the International Tennis Federation for a third term, having comfortably seen off the challenge of Dietloff von Arnim
Asian F1 team hopeful LKYSUNZ secures $1bn in funding
A prospective new southeast Asian Formula 1 motor racing team has moved a step closer to fruition, with $1bn (€940m) in funding having been secured.
Premier League to vote on more games in next domestic TV cycle, closer to EFL distribution deal
Premier League clubs will meet next week to vote on the number of games to be sold in the next domestic TV packages starting in 2025, and are moving closer to a deal with the English Football League (EFL)…
Rubiales ally fired as RFEF hails ‘new stage’ in relations with women’s team
Andreu Camps, a close ally of disgraced former president Luis Rubiales, has been dismissed as general secretary of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), as the governing body announced a "new stage"…
Chelsea ‘raises $500m’ in equity investment from Ares
Chelsea has raised $500m (€466.7m) in fresh investment from US fund Ares Management as the club’s American owners seek to expand their multi-club network after spending more than $1bn on player transfers since buying the Premier League club from Russian Roman Abramovich in May 2022.
Where are the sponsors? ITF challenger von Arnim slams Davis Cup commercial appeal
The absence of blue-chip brands at last weekend’s Davis Cup matches across Europe is the surest sign yet that the format is dead and a leadership change is required at the International Tennis Federation (…
Ceferin rejects Saudi Champions League links as ‘absolute nonsense’
Uefa president Aleksander Čeferin has rejected any possibility that Saudi Arabian teams could compete in the Champions League, or that European football’s showpiece cup final could be played in Riyadh.
Moshiri finalises deal to sell Everton to 777 Partners
Everton has announced today (Friday) that Miami-based investment fund 777 Partners has signed an agreement to acquire Farhad Moshiri’s full stake in the Premier League club, which accounts for 94.1 per cent of the shares.
Major League Pickleball, PPA Tour merge behind $50m investment
The two largest professional pickleball organisations, Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the PPA Tour, have announced a merger backed by an investment of $50m (€46m).
Oregon State, Washington State file legal complaint against Pac-12
Oregon State and Washington State Universities, the two remaining Pac-12 schools following the mass exodus to three other conferences, have filed an emergency temporary restraining order against the collegiate…
Rubiales bows to pressure and quits as RFEF president
Luis Rubiales has finally bowed to pressure and quit as president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) three weeks after his behaviour at the Women's World Cup final led to worldwide condemnation
Liberty Media buys QuintEvents, valuing company at $313m
Liberty Media, owners of Formula 1, has announced that it has purchased "greater than 90 per cent" of QuintEvents in a deal that values the US-based ticket and hospitality company at $313m (€292m).