Investment & Strategy

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

FIFA World Cup 2026 faces new week of controversies

Another week closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings yet more controversy, with LGBTQ+ debates, the FIFA Peace Prize and hydration break rules...

The NBA’s growth in Europe and the Middle East: The future...

The NBA's David Brody explores how a new generation of European stars, record fan engagement and culture-shaping partnerships are turning Europe and the Middle...

Paul Pogba backs Al Haboob as camel racing looks to globalise

Paul Pogba is taking his ambitions off the pitch, backing Al Haboob as the team looks to globalise camel racing.Former Manchester United midfielder Paul...

San Francisco 49ers to become fourth most valuable NFL franchise

The NFL’s new ownership and investment rules have seen franchise valuations soar, and the San Francisco 49ers are the latest to earn more from...

Wrexham land Apollo funding for stadium redevelopment

Apollo Sports Capital has added Wrexham AFC to its football portfolio, building on last month’s deal to become owner of Atlético Madrid.Wrexham AFC has...

Paramount promises a better Warner Bros deal than Netflix, will they...

Friday saw the blockbuster announcement of Netflix’s agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, but Paramount are not lying down easily, and have made a...

Terry Rozier denies role in NBA player-prop betting scheme

NBA’s Terry Rozier has now pleaded not guilty, escalating the NBA betting case which his lawyer has described as “trophy hunting.”Miami Heat guard Terry...

Brighton owner rejects betting allegations as political concern grows

Brighton’s Tony Bloom has dismissed the accusations as false, but the story continues to grow as politicians and legal specialists look on.Brighton & Hove...

World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle to feature anti-LGBT nations

Seattle’s effort to use its 2026 World Cup slot to launch a high-profile Pride Match faces early challenges after the draw assigned the city...

Los Angeles 2028 closes in on record Games sponsorship after $2bn...

LA28 has already topped $2bn in domestic sponsorship, overtaking Paris 2024 and closing in on Tokyo’s record as blue-chip brands like Google, Intuit and...