Plus, live football comes to video gaming
Successful British sports, like our top companies, need support to stay and bolster growth
As football club fights for La Liga title, delays to the Camp Nou revamp are exacerbating its precarious financial position
Suspension of lucrative league could strike blow to media arm of Ambani’s Reliance
Flutter and DraftKings lower US forecasts after good outcomes for customers take toll on earnings
Eric Pirson reflects on the brand’s increased focus on sports partnerships, its differences with Rolex and its wider strategic moves
Government’s top pick for chair says he is not “susceptible” to political pressure
Set in Ecuador during the country’s World Cup qualifying campaign, the game explores the loss of childhood innocence
Club’s US owner pledges to push outlay on players ‘to the limits’ after securing return to top tier of English football
Plus, Trump eyes The Open and Washington Commanders to get a new home
Agreement allows Ligue 1 to explore deals with other broadcasters or potentially show games itself
Christopher Clarey traces how the Spaniard came to dominate the French Open, among his 22 Grand Slam titles
A giant-killing run to a European semi-final puts Norwegian town and former Nato base host Bod? on map
US president has regularly asked UK ministers why event has not been held at his Ayrshire resort since 2009
Liverpool; more Liverpool; then a bit more Liverpool; and yes, even more Liverpool
US billionaire wanted trophies to drive football club’s commercial revenue. Liverpool’s 20th league title will do just that
Plus, Q&A with Fanatics boss Michael Rubin
Demand for retro trainers helps German sportswear company record its best ever first-quarter sales
Club’s owners make pitch to government and investors on benefits of Bramley-Moore Dock development
Fight between UK-based media group and country’s top-flight league threatens cash crunch at smaller clubs
Enforcement resources directed at gangs at the top rather than consumers who flout law
Franchise model under consideration would target expansion and end relegation in top level of men’s game
Redbird founder Gerry Cardinale predicts clubs and leagues will prove ‘resilient’ even if consumer spending falls
French football star takes Qatari-owned club to court
Lawyers for French football captain unveil raft of actions in escalation of dispute with former club
