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…
The FIBA Foundation has released a new oral history report documenting more than seven decades of women’s basketball, as part of a broader initiative to preserve the sport’s international heritage. Titled Through Their Eyes: Stories of Women Who Shaped Basketball, the report was unveiled at the FIBA Women in Basketball Forum in Berlin. It traces…
Apollo Sports Capital has made its ambitions to invest in the NFL increasingly clear, but the sports investment firm faces a significant hurdle: it is not currently on the league’s approved list of private-equity investors. Apollo Sports Capital (ASC) Chief Strategy Officer Sam Porter said on September 15 that the NFL is an asset the…
Amazon is reportedly preparing to enter the Turkish football broadcast market, with Prime Video owner Amazon working with Saran Group on a potential bid for the domestic Super Lig rights. According to a report by Türkiye Gazetesi, the two companies have started preparations for a joint bid ahead of the Turkish Football Federation’s (TFF) next…
The WTA is relocating its headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of a wider agreement with local authorities that will also bring three editions of the season-ending WTA Finals to the city. The agreement gives Charlotte a more prominent role in the WTA’s global operations, combining a long-term institutional presence with the hosting of…
Clearlake Capital has taken full control of Chelsea after Todd Boehly and Mark Walter sold their respective stakes in the Premier League club, bringing an end to a four-year shared ownership structure. Clearlake, led by co-founders Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano, previously held a 61.5% stake in Chelsea. Boehly, Walter and Swiss billionaire Hansjörg…
Eagle Football Group, the parent company of Olympique Lyonnais, is preparing for a major change in its corporate and stock-market structure. The company’s board has called a combined general meeting for October 16, where shareholders will vote on a proposal to change the company’s name back to Olympique Lyonnais Groupe and transfer its shares from…
Adelaide has unveiled the design of its new street circuit, which will host the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix from 2027 as part of a project valued at $96 million. The 4.13-kilometre, 15-corner circuit was presented by South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas and draws inspiration from Adelaide’s historic Formula One layout. Iconic sections including Stag Corner,…
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to build an impressive business portfolio alongside his football career, with two companies linked to the Portuguese star generating combined annual revenues of close to $100 million. One of Ronaldo’s most significant business ventures is Pestana CR7 Hotels, a hotel chain developed in partnership with Portugal’s Pestana Group. The business is estimated…
