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Manchester United Pitches New Stadium as Key to Government Growth Plan

Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire co-owner of the soccer club, framed plans for the 100,000-seat venue as crucial to the British government’s plan to revive the...

The Closed-Door Battle to Become IOC President

In perhaps the quirkiest election in sports, seven officials are vying for the powerful position of president of the International Olympic Committee.

Saudi Arabia and Sports Network DAZN Close to Deal

A unit of the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund would pay more than $1 billion to buy into DAZN, in the latest sign of its sports...

FIFA Secures $1 Billion Broadcast Deal With DAZN for Club World Cup

An agreement with the London-based streaming company DAZN came just a day before the draw for the inaugural event and after other networks balked at...

FIFA President’s Bet on Club World Cup Meets Reality

Gianni Infantino has tied his legacy to the 32-team tournament, even inscribing his name on the trophy. Its success is far from guaranteed.

When Olympic Sponsors Go Rogue

LVMH and Samsung intruded on previously sacrosanct spaces at the Paris Games, angering fellow sponsors and raising concerns about a repeat at the closing ceremony.

Sávio to Manchester City? UEFA Says Not So Fast

The rise of multiclub networks introduced a web of conflicts to European soccer, and could block a young Brazilian’s heralded transfer to Manchester City.

Investor’s Lawsuit Accuses 777 Partners of $600 Million Fraud

In a suit filed in federal court in New York, a firm that provided hundreds of millions of dollars to 777 accused the company of...

FIFA Said to Be Close to TV Deal With Apple for New Tournament

The agreement would give the tech company worldwide rights for a monthlong World Cup-style competition between top teams set to take place next year.

Everton Is Back on Market as Deal With 777 Partners Falters

With a proposed sale stalled seven months after it was announced, a financially strapped Premier League team is seeking a backup plan.