Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso joins the debate as FIFA's commercialisation plan sparks concerns over football's futureChelsea manager Xabi Alonso has opposed FIFA's plan for private investment in the World Cup. He said football should remain accessible to f...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
FIFA to continue talks on $20 billion investment plan amid UEFA backlashFIFA will continue consultations on private investment for its tournaments. Europe's football federation threatened a boycott over the prop...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Soccer: UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plansEuropean soccer body UEFA and its nations reject FIFA's World Cup sale proposal. They will boycott all FIFA tournaments unless the plan is ...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
FIFA's $20 billion PE plan sets up fresh Europe showdownFIFA plans a twenty billion dollar subsidiary for World Cup events. This move offers external investors up to twenty percent stakes. UEFA c...
29 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Regime change? Inside Reza Pahlavi's faltering bid to lead IranReza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, is facing growing questions over his leadership ambitions despite years of campaigning fo...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Should investors increase allocation to small, midcaps? Motilal Oswal Private Wealth explains whyMotilal Oswal Private Wealth has increased its recommended portfolio allocation for mid and smallcaps to 50% in its July 2026 report, citin...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Record dealmaking run shows Asia's growing appetite for sports assetsAsian families and fund managers are investing directly in sports assets. This trend fuels record dealmaking in the Asia-Pacific region. We...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
This Qatari royal bought an European villa for $395 million, bigger than Vatican City. The Sardinian estate features 126 rooms, remote-controlled erupting volcano, secret cave to hide from drones and moreSheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani acquired Villa Certosa for €350 million which is Europe’s most ostentatious villa. This Sardinia...
12 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
This time from Africa? Economic lessons from the beautiful game, especially the African modelHigh-income nations dominate football, while lower-income countries show potential. African football academies demonstrate successful devel...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
World Cup streaming giant draws scrutiny for promoting gamblingBrazilian regulators are looking into CazéTV's aggressive betting promotions during FIFA World Cup broadcasts. The popular YouTube channel ...
10 Jul, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Erling Haaland girlfriend net worth: How did Isabel Haugseng Johansen build a $300K fortune as the couple's wealth reaches $100.3 million? Inside her career, endorsements, luxury homes and moreErling Haaland's girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen has an estimated net worth of $300,000. Their combined household wealth is projected t...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Starmer leaves No. 10 without ever managing to explain what he stood forKeir Starmer's premiership ended abruptly, overshadowed by Donald Trump's pronouncements. Despite a significant election victory, Starmer s...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Argentina President Javier Milei planning to privatize clubs in the country? Here's what we knowJavier Milei, the president of Argentina is currently working on a formula to privatize the country's popular football teams, in order to b...
19 Jul, 2024, 01.54 AM IST
City Football Group picks up 65% in ISL’s Mumbai City FCCFG is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs. Apart from Premier League winner Manchester City, CFG also owns cl...
28 Nov, 2019, 08.36 PM IST
Soccer club East Bengal ropes in Bangalore-based Quess Corp as its new investorIn a media release, Quess said this investment in a 98-year old iconic football club will help it to develop its brand and also contribute ...
05 Jul, 2018, 06.36 PM IST
- Bharti sets up helpline for Indian soccer fortunes
Bharti will invest a couple of hundred crores and enter into collaboration with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in a public-privat...
05 Jan, 2008, 06.10 AM IST
- Carlsberg mulls Indian football for investment
The growing interest in football in India after the national team's triumph in the Nehru Cup seems to have attracted the attention of the f...
22 Sep, 2007, 07.53 PM IST