Sideline Moves: Chelsea losses grow after £4m payout
Welcome to Sideline Moves, Insider Sport’s weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves shaping the business of sport.Every Friday, we bring you the latest executive...
Italy World Cup proposal exposes limits of FIFA’s replacement rules
A political proposal to install Italy in place of Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been dismissed by officials, raising questions over...
WSU and ADF International threaten legal action over female sport policies
Ten governing bodies, including Parkrun and Swim England, have been warned their eligibility policies may breach the Equality Act following a Supreme Court ruling...
Global player union battle emerges as AIF launches in Madrid
A new international footballers’ union has launched with 30,000 players, but an immediate rebuke from FIFPRO highlights a growing divide over global player representation.A...
The legal play behind athlete trade marks
Melanie McGuirk and Ben Travers, Partners at Foot Anstey, consider the legal significance of high-profile athletes like Luke Littler and Cole Palmer expanding their...
WRU halts Cardiff sale as three-club plan remains
Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) confirms Cardiff Rugby will remain under its ownership for now, while Ospreys and Scarlets move closer to signing a new...
NWSL awards expansion franchise to Columbus for 2028 debut
The National Women’s Soccer League will add a Columbus-based team in 2028, backed by Haslam Sports Group, Nationwide and local investors, as the competition...
Partnership Playbook: Indeed, Polymarket, PayPal, Samsung and more
Welcome to Insider Sport's latest edition of the Partnership Playbook, where we bring you the details on some of the latest sports partnerships and...
Game, set, padel: The UK’s new sporting obsession
John Gillespie, CEO and Freya Tringham, Head of Padel at Powerleague, share their views on why Padel has proved such a hit, how its...
Is free-to-air the turning point for women’s cricket growth?
Sky Sports will air key ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures free-to-air, widening access as broadcasters look to accelerate audience growth in women’s...