Investment & Strategy

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

Cheketts gives vote of confidence in Burnley FC’s future

Burnley FC is set to receive significant funding following an investment made by one of its Board of Directors. Burnley FC’s parent company ALK Capital...

FC Bayern record turnover is backed by fundamental sustainability 

Bayern Munich has submitted a protest to UEFA before their Champions League clash with PSG, arguing that financial sustainability and member interests are being...

UFC Vegas 110 under scrutiny amid match-fixing claims

Match-fixing claims surrounding UFC fighter Isaac Dulgarian emerge just a week after the NBA’s high-profile betting arrests.Isaac Dulgarian has been released by the UFC...

World Athletics reveals $1.73m ‘systematic theft’

World Athletics has disclosed a multi-year corporate theft totalling just over $1.73m (€1.5m), terminated two contracts, and referred the case to legal authorities, as...

Real Madrid claim legal victory over UEFA, but will it revive...

Real Madrid is reportedly seeking up to $4.6bn (€4bn) in damages from UEFA following a ruling by a Madrid court over the failed European...

How the NHL skated into prediction markets – and a grey...

A rink-side scene setter for a story about trademarks, trading, and a still-moving legal frontierOn a chilly weeknight, rink boards hum with Digitally Enhanced...

Has Blue Jays viewership nudged MLB toward Canadian expansion?

Major League Baseball (MLB) could be set to add at least one more franchise from Canada as the Toronto Blue Jays go into Game...

NBA arrests won’t fix a $674bn problem

Last week’s splashy indictments made for gripping copy. But an industry study shows the real integrity risk lies outside the regulated systemWhen federal agents...

How will La Liga utilise its ability to schedule future games

La Liga has won a legal battle against the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after its appeal was dismissed by the Spanish Supreme Court over...

Fan discontent fuels Wolves takeover bid from Textor

Former Crystal Palace owner John Textor has reportedly made a £400m ($532m) bid to takeover Wolverhampton Wanderers.The Athletic revealed Textor is interested in buying...