FIFA set to make official $15bn announcement that is abysmal news for real World Cup fans
Gianni Infantino is an expansionist and the swollen, 48-team 2026 World Cup might not be the end of his campaign for FIFA to swallow up…
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World Cup champion Lamine Yamal helped FIFA’s biggest financial backer secure $1.3bn windfall
Lamine Yamal is a world champion at 19 years old. It took Lionel Messi, his direct rival in Spain’s 1-0 World Cup final triumph against…
FIFA could now make $3bn demand after World Cup in America reaches crescendo
The final was not a classic, but the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico was a huge commercial success. Spain were…
How much Mexico earned as World Cup co-hosts as new financial details revealed
The country may have largely played second fiddle to the United States in hosting this summer’s World Cup, but Mexico is the spiritual home of…
Everton to cash in from ‘gargantuan’ development as Hill Dickinson Stadium’s next chapter evolves
Financially, Everton are unrecognisable from the club they were a little over 18 months ago, when The Friedkin Group took over the club from Farhad…
MLB team owners on course for multi-billion-dollar boost as salary cap talks evolve
Major League Baseball is, for all intents and purposes, the last major sports league without a salary cap. The NFL, NBA and NHL all have…
What the LTA want to do with Wimbledon now as Andy Murray partnership signals £104m move
After wrapping up for another year, Wimbledon and the Lawn Tennis Association will be assessing the successes and failures of the tournament from a commercial…
Premier League to make unprecedented £1.1bn announcement as 12 clubs plot stadium expansions
In the Premier League, new stadiums, expansions and revamps are in vogue. No fewer than 12, yes 12, clubs are either in the process of…
Nike and Adidas facing $1bn-plus problem ahead of England vs Argentina in World Cup semi-final
England are gearing up for only the fourth World Cup semi-final in their history. As well as a shot at glory for Harry Kane, Jude…
MetLife Stadium projecting astonishing windfall from food, drink and retail at World Cup final
The World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico has, in commercial terms, been a riotous success. Yes, FIFA is facing scrutiny over the…
