Investment & Strategy

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

How European football is betting on data

Genius Sports secures exclusive betting data rights across 18 domestic leagues as tech and regulation reshape European football's commercial futureIn 1960s Britain, betting shops...

World Aquatics has its head in the clouds

Global governing body unveils major cloud migration with Alibaba and extends US broadcast partnership with NBC, following end of Singapore 2025With the World Aquatics...

How Lucas Paquetá avoided a lifetime ban in FA betting case 

After nearly two years under investigation, West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paquetá has been cleared by an independent Regulatory Commission of serious betting misconduct...

Is The Hundred England’s IPL moment or something riskier?

The ECB’s landmark franchise sales for The Hundred inject global capital into English cricket — but they also raise long-term questions about control, culture...

Match-fixing and the weight of the jersey

Bruno Henrique still plays for Flamengo despite match-fixing charges, while others like Alef Manga faced swift bans. Riccardo Assis examines how status shapes justice...

Newcastle Falcons gets its Red Bull wings

Red Bull closes in on its next sporting challenge as it enters the world of Rugby Union. The Newcastle Falcons are reportedly set to be...

Rugby fans spot casino redirect on Wakefield Trinity’s website

*This is an evolving story. This piece was last edited on July 31. Wakefield Trinity’s mobile website was reportedly compromised earlier this week, redirecting users...

Premier League is cutting off its nose to spite its face...

The Premier League is open for business, but only if you follow PSRForget your club’s dream of  winning trophies or climbing the Premier League...

Why is FIFPro accusing FIFA of failing footballers?

FIFA has hit back at FIFPro, the global players’ union, after a series of public criticisms.FIFA has taken aim at FIFPro, calling its recent...

Everton join PSR loophole bandwagon with women’s team sale

A growing number of Premier League clubs are offloading their women’s teams to affiliated ownership groups in a bid to remain compliant with Profit...