AFCON final U‑turn raises questions over credibility
CAF’s decision is already creating betting disruption and leading to new questions over the governance and credibility of African football’s flagship tournament.The Confédération Africaine...
Abramovich faces UK lawsuit over frozen Chelsea sale proceeds
The UK government is moving towards legal action after Roman Abramovich missed a deadline to release billions from his 2022 Chelsea sale, deepening a...
Chelsea fined record $14.3m over secret transfer payments
Chelsea fined a Premier League record £10.75m and handed a suspended transfer ban after admitting to £47m in secret payments under Roman AbramovichChelsea football...
Why F1’s calendar blow won’t derail its long-term plans
F1 sponsors will experience the biggest disruption from the Bahrain and Saudi cancellations. Formula 1 (F1) is unlikely to feel any long term impacts from...
Iran seeks Mexico switch for World Cup fixtures
Security concerns push Tehran into discussions with FIFA over relocating US-hosted games, raising fresh questions for the 2026 tournament modelIran is reportedly in negotiations...
How deep does rugby’s doping problem run?
World Rugby and the World Anti-Doping Agency uncover anti-doping violations made by six Georgian men's players; South African players also under scrutinyLast week, a...
Why Adidas could lose the UEFA Champions League ball
Adidas could lose its hold on UEFA’s men’s club competitions for the first time in 21 years, as a battle over match ball rights...
Boca Juniors push ahead with La Bombonera expansion plans
Argentine giants outline a major redevelopment of their historic stadium, aiming to increase capacity to 80,000 while preserving the identity of one of football’s...
Sideline Moves: Travis Kelce swaps end zones for roller coasters
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...
Audit questions effectiveness of Australia’s anti-doping system
A national audit has found inconsistencies in how anti-doping is regulated across Australian sport, with testing and risk assessments less robust in several major...