The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reversed its previous opposition and backed Gianni Infantino for a fourth term as FIFA president. AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa announced the decision during the confederation’s Extraordinary Congress in Tokyo on October 23, marking a significant shift in the organisation’s position following months of tension with…
Qatar’s Lusail International Circuit says preparations for next month’s Formula 1 and MotoGP events are nearing completion, despite continued uncertainty surrounding the races due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix is scheduled for November 6-8, followed by the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix from November 27-29. According to…
ESPN and Disney+ have secured five sponsors for their coverage of the 2026-27 NBA season in Brazil, with C6, Ford, Hellmann’s, Sadia and Nescau joining the broadcast lineup. The coverage will include 157 regular-season games and the NBA Finals. C6, Ford and Hellmann’s have renewed their partnerships, Sadia returns as a sponsor, and Nescau joins…
The New York Knicks’ season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers has become the most expensive regular-season NBA game on record, with the lowest available ticket price reaching $2,104 at Madison Square Garden. According to TickPick, the “get-in” price for Tuesday night’s Ring Night matchup jumped $1,013 in 24 hours to $2,104. That surpassed the previous…
Formula 1 has agreed a 10-year deal to bring the World Championship back to Africa for the first time since 1993, with Rwanda set to host a new Grand Prix from the early 2030s. The agreement will see a purpose-built circuit developed in Bugesera, approximately 40 kilometres south of Kigali, as part of a broader…
Erling Haaland has purchased a property at Manchester City Yas Residences, a residential development by Ohana on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, according to Spanish sports business publication Palco23, citing a report by The Times. The investment links the Manchester City striker to a real estate project bearing the name of his club. The 26-year-old forward…
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to publish details of his meetings with senior Manchester City figures following criticism of his comments about the club’s Abu Dhabi-backed ownership after an independent commission found the Premier League champions guilty of financial rule breaches. Burnham, who became prime minister in July after serving as Mayor of…
Hertha BSC has tightened its stadium rules to prohibit commercially produced and monetised matchday vlogs filmed with professional camera and production equipment at Berlin’s Olympiastadion. The move highlights growing tensions between football clubs’ control over media rights and the rise of fan-generated content on social media. The 2. Bundesliga club said the ban applies to…
Erling Haaland has taken legal action against Norwegian airline Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, alleging that the company used his distinctive image for promotional purposes without permission. The Manchester City and Norway striker claims Norwegian used his recognizable ponytail in a social media post during the 2026 FIFA World Cup as part of a marketing campaign….
Serie A has stepped up its international expansion strategy by appointing Giovanni Petronio as head of international business development, with the Italian league targeting further growth for its brand and commercial footprint overseas. Petronio’s appointment is part of Serie A’s efforts to strengthen its international business operations and identify new opportunities to grow the league’s…
