Investment & Strategy

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

NHL’s Russian business arrangements suspended

The Russian sports scene took another blow today in the aftermath of the invasion of Ukraine, as the National Hockey League (NHL) suspended its...

Russia removed from 2022 FIFA World Cup

FIFA and UEFA have made the decision to ban all Russian football teams, both national representatives or clubs, from participation in the upcoming 2022...

FIFA stops all international competitions played in Russia

FIFA has stated that no international competitions are to be held in the territory of Russia, with ‘home’ matches being played on neutral territory...

Man United end Russian Airlines Aeroflot sponsorship amid Ukraine conflict

Manchester United has announced the termination of its sponsorship agreement with Russian Airlines, Aeroflot, following the escalating conflict in Ukraine.In a statement, the Premier...

Russian Grand Prix cancelled due to Ukraine conflict

Formula One has announced that its Russian Grand Prix is cancelled due to the current conflict in Ukraine, whilst other sports organisations begin to...

Brazilian Football Confederation expands scope of Sportradar integrity partnership

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has extended and expanded its agreement with Sportradar, continuing to leverage its Sportradar Integrity Services (SIS) unit. Under the terms...

Danish political agreement bolsters anti-match fixing provisions

A cross-party agreement in the Danish parliament has strengthened the match-fixing capabilities of the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA), the Spillemyndigheden.Of significance, the agreement has...

Sportadar extends HBL betting and gaming partnership

Sportradar and Bundesliga-Handball (HBL) have extended their existing agreement, focused around fan engagement for sports followers and bettors, for a further six years. Covering the...

Vitality suspends West Ham deal following Zouma scandal

UK life insurance company, Vitality, has suspended its sponsorship of West Ham United after a video was released of Kurt Zouma kicking and hitting...

Athletes Unlimited becomes latest Sportradar Integrity Services client

Sports tournament organiser Athletes Unlimited has partnered with Sportradar Integrity Services (SIS), identifying a need to safeguard its competitions due to increasing interest. The multi-year...