Terms for Todd Boehly’s £2.5bn Chelsea bid confirmed
Chelsea FC has confirmed that terms have been agreed for Todd Boehly’s group to purchase the club from Roman Abramovich following his sanction earlier...
Italian gambling authorities shut down three esports venues
The Italian Agency of Custom and Monopolies (ADM) has shut down three ‘digital entertainment venues’ used for esports in Northern Italy.
Responsible for overseeing gambling...
Sports betting deals approved by NCAA for schools and conferences
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is allowing for schools and conferences to sign deals with data companies that sell that information on to...
International women’s football tournaments secure free-to-air status
The UK Government has confirmed that two women’s sports events will be added to the Listed Events Regime - the FIFA Women’s World Cup...
Sports stars banned from gambling adverts to protect young people
Sporting figures are to be banned from gambling and lottery adverts under new rules from The Committee for Advertising Practice, beginning in October 2022.
The...
Four bidders progress as Chelsea FC takeover saga continues
A shortlist to takeover Chelsea FC has been announced as four bidders look to buy the club following Roman Abramovich’s sanction by the UK...
City Football Group finalises acquisition of NAC Breda
City Football Group (CFG) has acquired Eerste Divisie club, NAC Breda, which will become the 11th club owned by the Abu Dhabi group.
The Netherlands-based...
CAS refuses Russia’s request to stay in UEFA competitions
The Court of Arbitration For Sport (CAS) has denied the Football Union of Russia’s request for the country’s teams and clubs to stay in...
Russia removed from 2022 FIFA World Cup
FIFA and UEFA have made the decision to ban all Russian football teams, both national representatives or clubs, from participation in the upcoming 2022...
FIFA stops all international competitions played in Russia
FIFA has stated that no international competitions are to be held in the territory of Russia, with ‘home’ matches being played on neutral territory...