New Jersey and FIFA have clashed once again in the build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, this time over a plan to sell pieces of the grass from MetLife Stadium for more than $11 million. The pitch at the New Jersey venue, which will host Sunday’s World Cup final, is being sold as…
The Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid has reached two major commercial milestones ahead of its return to the championship calendar, with all available tickets sold and sponsorship revenue exceeding €137 million. According to IFEMA Executive Committee President José Vicente de los Mozos, more than 100,000 tickets have been sold for the inaugural Madrid…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals continued the tournament’s remarkable attendance trend, with stadiums operating at virtually full capacity. According to official FIFA figures, the two semifinal matches attracted a combined 138,415 spectators, representing an overall 99.6% occupancy rate. The semifinal between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium drew 70,176 fans, filling 99.3% of the…
Premier Padel has announced a long-term global licensing agreement with Fanatics, expanding the tour’s commercial ecosystem through one of the world’s largest sports merchandising and e-commerce companies. Under the multi-year deal, Fanatics has been appointed as Premier Padel’s master licensee, taking responsibility for e-commerce, in-venue retail, wholesale distribution, product development and memorabilia. As part of…
Erling Haaland’s impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is extending well beyond the pitch. As one of the tournament’s biggest stars in North America, the Norwegian striker has captured the imagination of football fans across the continent—including new parents in Peru. According to official registration data, 468 newborn babies have been named “Haaland,” while…
Plans to merge the commercial operations of the ATP and WTA have reportedly been put on hold indefinitely after disagreements over revenue sharing derailed negotiations that had been progressing for several years. According to The Guardian, the two tours had been close to reaching an agreement in 2025 under former WTA chairman Steve Simon, with…
Erling Haaland has turned one of his most recognizable trademarks into a growing business venture. The Norwegian striker has invested in Kknekki, the Scandinavian hair tie brand he has long used to keep his signature hairstyle in place. Rather than signing a traditional endorsement deal, Haaland chose to become a shareholder in the company, taking…
FIFA has launched a new memorabilia product by offering fans the chance to purchase authentic pieces of the pitch that will be used in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, scheduled for July 19 at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Each fragment of the final’s grass is being sold through FIFA’s official online store for $450,…
Brazilian club Palmeiras has introduced a ban on mobile phone use at its youth academy while unveiling a new reading space aimed at promoting the cognitive and emotional development of its young players. The initiative was launched at Academia de Futebol 2 in Guarulhos, where the club’s academy teams train. Under the new policy, players…
Czech star Linda Noskova captured her first Grand Slam title by defeating compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in the 2026 Wimbledon women’s singles final. The 21-year-old overcame a dramatic second-set collapse, during which she failed to convert five championship points, before regaining control in the deciding set to secure the biggest victory of her…
