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Premier League and Europol disassemble ‘world’s largest’ illegal sports stream

The Premier League has helped La Liga, Europol, and the Spanish police to shut down one of the ‘world’s largest’ piracy operations, Mobdro.In October 2018, the...

Nottingham Forest ‘in talks’ with Football Index after firm enters administration

EFL Championship club Nottingham Forest are reportedly in talks with current front-of-shirt sponsor Football Index, after the firm entered administration this week.Forest first signed...

Thomas Bach re-elected for second IOC term as 2020 Agenda reviewed

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Thomas Bach, has been re-elected to serve a second four-year term of office after running unopposed for the post.The...

Realife Tech: How digital fan solutions can boost clubs’ revenue streams

As the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for digital solutions and the appetite for a personalised fan experience has become insatiable.Adam Goodyer, CEO and...

UEFA Champions League nearing ‘ideal’ revamp agreement

Chairman of the European Club Association, Andrea Agnelli, has revealed a new Champions League format is ‘very close’ to being agreed upon, but the...

Arsenal and Manchester United report financial difficulties

Premier League football clubs Arsenal and Manchester United have reported further financial difficulties, with the latter recording a net debt of £455.5 million in...

Bundesliga 2019/20 revenue dips for first time in 15 years

The Bundesliga saw more than a five percent dip in revenue during the 2019/20 campaign, the German Football League’s (DFL) annual economic report has uncovered.Figures...

Newcastle United rebuffed by High Court amid Premier League legal battle

Newcastle United owner and British billionaire Mike Ashley is still hoping to push through Saudi Arabia’s proposed Public Investment Fund (PIF) takeover bid, with the...

Fantastec – Steve Madincea – sports clubs’ social initiatives must not...

Speaking to Insider Sport, Steve Madincea, Founding Director of Fantastec and Fantastec SWAP, discussed his company’s approach to fan engagement, the increase of socially...

Football Index in disarray following dividend cut

Football player stock exchange, Football Index, has prompted an investor exodus after making the decision to reduce dividends paid for each player transaction, leading to a...