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  • Sunday, 3 July, 2022
    UEFA Women's EURO England 2022
    Euro 2022 seeks to break commercial records after banner year for women’s game

    This week’s tournament is also under pressure to build on the momentum the game has developed over the past 12 months

  • Friday, 1 July, 2022
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    The US online retailer and video platform will split TV rights with BT Sport from 2024

  • Thursday, 30 June, 2022
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    Deal with private equity group will deliver Spanish club more than €200mn over 25 years

  • Thursday, 30 June, 2022
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  • Thursday, 23 June, 2022
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  • Wednesday, 22 June, 2022
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    Prize money raised, but head admits he cannot compete in ‘arms race’ with Saudi cash as another star defects

  • Tuesday, 21 June, 2022
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    North American entrepreneurs in talks to buy Lyon in €800mn deal

    Investment vehicle controlled by John Textor and Jamie Salter in exclusive discussions to acquire French football club

  • Monday, 20 June, 2022
    Chelsea FC PLC
    Abramovich ally Buck stands down as Chelsea FC chair after two decades

    US lawyer will remain as special adviser to club’s new owners following last month’s £2.5bn sale

  • Friday, 17 June, 2022
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    A series of record-breaking deals gives the industry optimism but the risks are building as inflation and interest rates rise

  • Saturday, 11 June, 2022
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    Kingdom’s oil riches fund breakaway league and spark allegations of sportswashing

  • Friday, 10 June, 2022
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    AC Milan’s new owners bet they can top miracle season

    US investment firm RedBird has bought a club that enjoyed an unexpected recovery under hedge fund Elliott Management

  • Thursday, 9 June, 2022
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    PGA Tour suspends 17 golfers for joining Saudi rival LIV

    Phil Mickelson among those competing in lucrative new tournament

  • Wednesday, 8 June, 2022
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  • Tuesday, 31 May, 2022
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  • Tuesday, 31 May, 2022
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    Groups attracted by rising revenue streams and a perception that football is undervalued

  • Monday, 23 May, 2022
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    UK ministers close to signing off on deal that ensures no benefit to oligarch but green light still needed from Brussels and Lisbon

  • Friday, 20 May, 2022
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    Move by ATP and WTA escalates dispute over how much the invasion of Ukraine should affect Grand Slam events

  • Friday, 20 May, 2022
    European companies
    Investcorp out of race to buy AC Milan after talks with Elliott collapse

    Rival bidder RedBird the lead contender to acquire Serie A’s top football club

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