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    Josh Noble

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    Josh Noble is the FT's sports editor, based in London. He leads a team covering the intersection of sport, money and power across the globe.

    In 15 years at the FT, he has held a variety of editing and reporting roles in both London and Hong Kong. Among them were Asian financial markets correspondent and weekend news editor. He began his FT career on the video desk after a stint as a producer at CNBC.

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    • Sunday, 1 October, 2023
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      Gaming
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      Robust pre-release sales of ‘EA Sports FC’ marks end of 30-year Fifa franchise

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    • Wednesday, 27 September, 2023
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      New owner John Textor says he wants to sell ‘non-core assets to focus on football’

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    • Monday, 25 September, 2023
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      Package of measures, including higher fees for female international players, comes after damning report

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      Momentum is growing for tougher financial regulation as transfer fees and wages for star players rocket

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      Plus, Rugby World Cup preview and an investigation into the betting groups backing top flight football clubs

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      Saudi cash fuels record transfer window for European football

      English Premier League pays out £2.36bn in fees this summer

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      Move to build new superclubs in the Gulf gives revamped tournament much-needed spice

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      Premier League club looking to upgrade stadium and emulate Manchester City model by adding to network of teams

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    • Saturday, 22 July, 2023
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    • Saturday, 15 July, 2023
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    • Wednesday, 12 July, 2023
      Football
      UK women’s football needs ‘strategic’ investor to sustain growth

      Study by ex-player Karen Carney calls for measures such as minimum salaries to boost long-term viability

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      Kingdom’s focus widens as it seeks to build a leading domestic league

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