World Cup team boss says ‘football is lost’ as $4.3bn issue laid bare
FIFA are squeezing as much revenue as humanly possible from the 2026 World Cup. World football’s governing body is projecting that the hemisphere-spanning tournament in…
sports business Archives: 06/2026
Premier League club in talks to expand 49,000-seat stadium as £1bn development confirmed
Last season, Sunderland were the Premier League’s surprise package. And the Black Cats are looking to capitalise on their momentum off the pitch. After finishing…
James Dolan may need to pull major U-turn on $222m New York Knicks masterplan
The New York Knicks have reached the summit of the NBA mountain, ending a 53-year wait for a championship and establishing themselves as the league’s…
Lamine Yamal’s agent sets $1.3bn record at the World Cup
Lamine Yamal, who was still just 17 when the 2026 World Cup kicked off, is one of the bona fide superstars of this summer’s event…
Chelsea get stark shirt sponsorship warning from South African firm as £60m deal in works
Chelsea’s continued lack of a front-of-shirt sponsor is one of the more baffling elements of BlueCo’s ownership of the club – and that’s a high…
Ineos set £200m Man United target as deal goes under the radar following stadium announcement
Manchester United are forging ahead with plans to build a new 100,000-seater stadium. If and when they complete the project (2035 is the most recent…
Daniel Kretinsky pact with multiple investors mooted as West Ham takeover saga evolves
Daniel Kretinsky could form a pact with some of West Ham’s smaller shareholders in order to effectively become the club’s outright owner, says football finance…
Leeds United tipped for £26m windfall as 49ers Enterprises told to prime the lawyers
Leeds United owners 49ers Enterprises, the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers, are determined for the club to stand on its own two feet…
PIF’s new plan for LIV Golf revealed as official 48-page document filed
After leaving LIV Golf in the lurch, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund have delegated responsibility for finding new funding for the tour to its new-look…
Keir Starmer’s resignation as UK prime minister could have unusual impact on World Cup final
The history of UK politics is riddled with politicians who have made stilted attempts to court votes among football fans, but Sir Keir Starmer’s love…
