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Renowned tech investor has turned its sights on sport and is now second-largest shareholder in City Football Group
Todd Boehly wants to add teams in Europe to group and raises idea of Premier League ‘all-stars’ fixtures
Dismissal follows rocky start to season and shock defeat in Champions League match
Plus, the football factories profiting from frantic transfers, an interview with UFC president Dana White, and more.
New owners and improved international broadcast deals help widen gap with European rivals
Plus, inside the Chelsea takeover and Klarna’s year gets worse
The new owners have spent freely during the summer transfer window, hoping success on the pitch will unlock greater revenues from media rights and commercial deals
Announcement comes as US group RedBird prepares to close acquisition of Italian football club
Franchise expansions by Indian Premier League owners could make domestic clubs the sport’s dominant force
Plus, China’s grand football plan is in trouble, Tiger Woods swings back at Saudi golf, and much more
Gross spending of £1.5bn so far underlines its position as dominant force in European football
Authorities order tighter supervision of local leagues amid allegations of match-fixing
Media group’s deal with Uefa is latest sign that football is finally making strides in US market
European rivals struggle to keep up with rising income of English football league
UK billionaire emerges as potential buyer of struggling football giant if Glazer family want to sell
Tickets sell out in hours but the use of small stadiums continues to hold back the game in England
Club raises further €100mn by selling stake in its audiovisual studio so it can register new players for the coming season
Top German football team seeks to emulate overseas commercial success of English clubs
Plus, the Lionesses spotlight investments in women’s sport, Lewis Hamilton’s NFL stake, and more
A who’s who of cultural annexation and capital flight
Success of Euro 2022 should bring in more players, fans, and sponsors
Football club has already spent more than €150mn on signings this summer and has sold broadcast and sponsorship rights
US sportswear retailer secures halo effect from Lionesses’ victory after early fumbles in men’s game
Euro 2022 triumph by Lionesses on Sunday has potential to transform the sport’s finances
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