Investment & Strategy

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

Brazil President confirms 2029 Club World Cup hosting interest to Infantino

Brazil has confirmed its interest in hosting the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup following a FIFA summit held in Miami, Florida from June 19-21. Brazilian...

Todd Boehly’s Vivid Seats tie faces Premier League probe

Chelsea’s controversial commercial operations are under the spotlight again as fans raise concerns about ticket prices.The Premier League has reportedly contacted Chelsea FC about...

How piracy is draining $345m a year from Italian football

Illegal streaming is costing Italy’s top football league hundreds of millions annually, according to the Serie A CEO.Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo told...

UK government confirms £900m investment in sport and events

UEFA EURO 2028, Tour de France and grassroots infrastructure to benefit from long-term fundingThe UK Government has committed more than £900 million to sport...

UK racing industry under pressure from tax reforms on eve of...

A new cross-party report warns that tax changes, betting regulation and a delayed funding review could destabilise British horseracing, as Royal Ascot begins.As Royal...

Public cash for Royals and Chiefs stirs backlash in Missouri 

New law offers major sports subsidies while critics cite unequal aidMissouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed new legislation to help fund stadium projects for...

David Kogan subject of inquiry over independent football regulator positon

DCMS’ choice of David Kogan (OBE) as the inbound chair of the new independent regulator of English football is to be investigated, on the...

UK government threatens Abramovich with legal action over frozen £2.5bn

The UK government has threatened former Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich with legal action if the funds of the 2022 sale of the club...

Berlin faces backlash over ‘sustainable’ Olympic bid 

Berlin’s incumbent government is facing criticism from opposition parties and the general public after revealing ambitions to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The ruling...

Enhanced Games founder open to debate “anytime, anywhere”

Enhanced Games Founder Aron D’Souza has reacted to criticism from the China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA), which likened the event to a “drug contest”.CHINADA condemned...