Investment & Strategy

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

The Premier League could face FCA action over unlicensed crypto deals

The Premier League has been called into question over some of its clubs’ relationships with crypto firms, which could deal a blow to the...

IFAB confirms sweeping rule changes for 2026 World Cup

From expanded VAR powers to red cards for mouth-covering, football's lawmakers have approved a raft of measures for FIFA World Cup 2026The International Football...

Why Daniel Levy and billionaires have interest in a London NBA...

The NBA Europe’s proposed London franchise has attracted bids from $500m to $1bn, and Daniel Levy is one of the suitors interested, alongside two...

Prosecutors escalate Terry Rozier case with $100k sports bribery charges

The superseding indictment broadens the investigation beyond suspicious wagering activity and into questions over the integrity of NBA contests themselves.Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have...

Ben Sulayem moves to scrap FIA presidential terms

With a legal challenge already underway and rivals locked out of last year's election, Ben Sulayem now wants to make his tenure open-endedFIA President...

Inside the business of Roland-Garros 2026

From Warner Bros Discovery’s global media push to Amazon’s growing role in premium tennis coverage, Roland-Garros continues to evolve into one of sport’s most...

TKO to call Las Vegas home after Raiders stake ownership?

The NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders have received additional capital to bring its valuation to just under $10bn thanks to the backing of two TKO...

Southern Africa tables four-nation bid to host AFCON 2028

Four nations joint bid to co-host AFCON 2028 faces competition from Moroccan and Ethiopian rival proposalsSouth Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe have bid to...

The Spygate saga timeline for the EFL Championship Play-Off Final 

The latest live developments of the English Football League (EFL) ‘Spygate’ saga involving Southampton F.C, Middlesbrough and the Championship Play-Off Final. Southampton appeal dismissed and...

Newcastle United acquires Leazes Terrace in stadium redevelopment push

Newcastle United's purchase of the Grade I-listed Leazes Terrace removes a decades-old barrier to St James' Park redevelopment, as PIF explores outside investment to...