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The esports report – 2020 expected revenues drop however firms secure...

From sponsorships to industry-wide announcements, Insider Sport has you covered when it comes to the world of esports.This week's edition takes a look at...

Barcelona offers Nou Camp naming rights to combat COVID-19

Barcelona has revealed that it will sell the title rights to the Nou Camp for the first time in its existence in order to...

Arsenal announces 12.5 per cent player wage reduction during COVID crisis

Arsenal FC’s first team players and its core coaching staff, including Mikel Arteta, have reached a ‘voluntary agreement’ to take a 12.5 per cent...

Cagliari provides COVID aid with Xiapu initiative

Cagliari Calcio has received 150,000 masks and other medical products by Xiapu, a county in China, in order to provide its local communities with...

The importance of esports to traditional sporting brands

Expanding commercial capabilities, all sports clubs and organisations have been forced to optimise brand dynamics, seeking to create stronger bonds with fanbases, audiences and...

Roma players and staff forgo four months wages

AS Roma has revealed that the club’s players, coaches and staff will forgo four months of their wages in order to stabilise the side’s...

All EFL games to be played behind closed doors and aired...

In an open letter to fans, English Football League (EFL) chairman Rick Parry has revealed that current plans are put in place to resume...

UEFA plans for August conclusion

European football’s governing body UEFA is reportedly working on plans that would see the 2019/20 season be concluded with its Champions League final on...

SPFL COVID crisis plan ends Ladbrokes Championship and lower leagues

The SPFL’s COVID-19 crisis plan has been passed resulting in the Ladbrokes Championship, Ladbrokes League 1 and Ladbrokes League 2 being concluded effective immediately,...

Telefonica set to acquire Champions League rights for €1.1 billion

Telecommunications company Telefonica has seemingly secured Spanish broadcast rights to the UEFA Champions League for €1.1 billion starting in 2021, a first for the company.The...