Business Of Sport
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Not just Liverpool or United: The increasing links between European football and American investment
Prompted partly by the pandemic, money has been flowing across the Atlantic as US private equity firms have seen a lucrative opportunity in European football.
Paul Widdop, The Conversation & Simon Chadwick, The Conversation
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It’s official now; Two weeks after parting ways with Nike, Neymar signs up with Puma
Details on the deal and Neymar’s first promotional appearances for Puma were expected in the coming days.
AFP
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Football: Neymar ends his 15-year partnership with Nike
According to reports, Neymar and Nike failed to reach a deal on how much money he would be paid for renewing his contract.
AFP
Trending
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At what age are people usually happiest? Here’s what a new study found
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India played down new mutant Covid strains to avoid panic – but this may have backfired
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Egypt says it won’t release Ever Given with 25-member Indian crew until its owners pay compensation
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As the dead pile up in Gujarat, the state’s media is on a warpath with the government over Covid-19
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Egypt seizes Ever Given with 25-member Indian crew, demands $900 million compensation
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Roger, that: At 38, Federer’s brand image remains impeccable as he becomes world’s richest athlete
Over the past 12 months, Federer’s earnings included a whopping $100 million from appearances fees and endorsement deals alone.
Scroll Staff
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Impact of coronavirus on consuming sport: Keeping fans engaged is key to bouncing back from pandemic
Whether you view it on-ground, in-stadia or consume it at home, sports will play an integral role in integrating the sense of togetherness.
Tenzing Niyogi
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The marathon shoe wars: In the long run, Nike's rivals are playing catch-up
Critics claim the new carbon-fiber shoes are the equivalent of mechanical doping, while supporters hail them as a revolutionary technical advance.
AFP
Video
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Watch: In Gujarat, hospital conducts religious rituals as cases of Covid-19 shoot up
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Watch: CEO Dan Price was mocked for raising minimum wages in 2015. His company is thriving today
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Watch Trevor Noah on policeman shooting Daunte Wright: ‘Is that supposed to be a legitimate excuse?’
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Watch: Singer Demi Lavato recreates her near-death drug overdose experience in latest music video
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Bihar: Covid-19 patient dies outside Nalanda hospital, doctors wait to welcome health minister
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Sports sponsorship in India crossed Rs 9000 crore in 2019, says ESP Properties report
Cricket continued to the primary revenue earner with football taking the second spot in on-ground sponsorship revenue.
Scroll Staff
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Interview with Mumbai City CEO Indranil Das Blah: Deal with City Football Group and the way forward
The true impact of the CFG deal will be seen not only in the boardroom but also on the field.
Ashish Magotra
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The Disney of sport: How Manchester City’s owners are leading a global sports-entertainment business
The City Football Group have acquired a majority stake in Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC, adding to their list of clubs around the world.
Simon Chadwick, The Conversation
The Reel
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In ‘Launchpad’ on Disney+ Hotstar, six short films by new filmmakers
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‘F9’ trailer: Vin Diesel takes on John Cena in latest Fast & Furious saga
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‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’: Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson, Salma Hayek in action comedy
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‘Army of the Dead’ trailer: In Zack Snyder movie, a heist in the middle of a zombie outbreak
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In documentary series ‘My Love’, an Indian farming couple reveal the secrets of a long marriage
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Serena Williams tops Forbes highest paid women in sports list, PV Sindhu only Indian at No 13
Eleven of the 15 women on the list were tennis players with US footballer Alex Morgan being the highest placed athlete from a different sport.
Scroll Staff
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Game of skill in a regulatory grey area: How Dream 11 and premium fantasy sport is booming in India
Daily fantasy sports is the way to go in India and giving users the option to put money on their teams has worked wonders for the companies.
Jaideep Vaidya
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Chutzpah, wacky hairdos and distinct cool: How Hardik Pandya is going about building a unique brand
The India all-rounder may not be Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni in terms of stature or influence, but he’s got something they don’t.
Jaideep Vaidya
The Field
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SRH v RCB, match report: David Warner’s men grab defeat from the jaws of victory
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Cricket: Babar Azam hits 122 as Pakistan defeat South Africa by nine wickets
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IPL 2021: DC await Nortje, Rabada’s second RT-PCR test results; both likely to miss game against RR
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21 at women’s national boxing camp, including top coaches, test positive for Covid-19
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IPL 2021, SRH vs RCB, as it happened: Hyderabad suffer dramatic collapse as Bangalore win by 6 runs