Investment & Strategy

News and analysis relating to sports investment and the strategy employed by sports teams globally, including financial results.

TKO to call Las Vegas home after Raiders stake ownership?

The NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders have received additional capital to bring its valuation to just under $10bn thanks to the backing of two TKO...

Southern Africa tables four-nation bid to host AFCON 2028

Four nations joint bid to co-host AFCON 2028 faces competition from Moroccan and Ethiopian rival proposalsSouth Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe have bid to...

The Spygate saga timeline for the EFL Championship Play-Off Final 

The latest live developments of the English Football League (EFL) ‘Spygate’ saga involving Southampton F.C, Middlesbrough and the Championship Play-Off Final. Southampton appeal dismissed and...

Newcastle United acquires Leazes Terrace in stadium redevelopment push

Newcastle United's purchase of the Grade I-listed Leazes Terrace removes a decades-old barrier to St James' Park redevelopment, as PIF explores outside investment to...

EFL ‘spygate’ ruling due as play-off final hangs in balance

An independent commission ruling on Southampton's alleged training ground spying will test how English football governs competitive integrity when promotion money is on the...

Botafogo files for judicial reorganisation as Eagle Football crisis deepens

Eagle Football's withdrawal of resources from Brazilian football club Botafogo has left the club facing FIFA bans and mounting unpaid debtsReigning Copa Libertadores champions...

Q&A: Scott Grant on on Canada’s approach to competition manipulation

As sports betting becomes increasingly woven into the fan experience, Scott Grant discusses the growing risks around competition manipulation, the challenges facing Canada’s integrity...

UK government moves to outlaw ticket touting with double legislation

Two new bills introduced in the King's Speech 2026 threaten criminal sanctions and heavy fines for ticket touting, with EURO 2028 and the Women's...

The IOC’s genetic testing return risks reopening sport’s darkest debate

Dr Seema Patel argues the IOC’s proposed use of SRY genetic testing in women’s sport risks reviving discredited forms of sex verification, raising questions...

Manchester City solve ‘September problem’ with £10m facility 

Insider Sport spoke to Manchester City Women’s leadership and players about how the club’s new £10m training facility is helping performance, player development and...