Opinion Business of Sport LIV Golf joins a long list of sport events where money talks Sports stars have always been faced with the question of whether to choose morals over money July 11, 2022
Business of Sport Ex FIFA duo Blatter, Platini cleared of fraud in Swiss trial Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and France footballing legend Michel Platini were both cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss court on Friday after a seven-year investigation during which they were booted out of the sport. A judge said the pair’s account of a ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ for FIFA to pay Platini 2 million Swiss francs […] July 8, 2022
Exclusive World Cup 2022 A-listers to splash cash on extravagant World Cup parties A star-studded line-up is set to splash out on after-parties at the Qatar World Cup, according to the region’s event planners. F1 champion Lewis Hamiliton, supermodel Bella Hadid and singers Usher, The Weeknd and French Montana are among the celebrities flying out for the winter tournament, said Bally Singh, founder of the Rich List Group. […] July 2, 2022
Opinion Business of Sport Rory McIlroy’s cash vs Saudi money: what’s the difference? It's easy for the world No 3 to take the moral high ground over the new LIV Golf series but for the average player this presents a chance to secure their family's future June 27, 2022
Analysis Business of Sport The pros (and cons) of big stars backing your business As French footballer Paul Pogba becomes an angel investor and brand ambassador for Islamic fintech Wahed, we look at the benefits and pitfalls of celebrities from David Beckham to Jay-Z teaming up with brands When global Islamic fintech Wahed announced its latest list of investors, Paul Pogba, the Manchester United and French international footballer, stood […] June 25, 2022
Analysis Business of Sport Football stars who invest in startups Cristiano RonaldoIn 2012, Ronaldo invested in a startup named Mobitto, a Portuguese app, while also becoming a brand ambassador. In 2017, he purchased a minority stake in the Portuguese agency Thing Pink, responsible for the technology in the CR7 museum in Funchal, Madeira. David BeckhamFormer Manchester United and Real Madrid star Beckham reportedly invested $319,000 […] June 24, 2022
Exclusive World Cup 2022 Most lavish World Cup package costs $1.6m – hotel not included UAE residents have bought 7,500 hospitality packages for the Qatar World Cup, with the most expensive option costing an eyewatering $1.6 million. Football fans wanting to attend Qatar 2022 matches have two routes: FIFA's ticket lottery, where prices start at 40 riyals ($10.99) for Qatar residents or 250 riyals for international supporters, or one of the official hospitality packages, which begin at $950. June 21, 2022
Business of Sport Saudi to host Joshua-Usyk heavyweight title rematch Saudi Arabia confirmed today that it will host the world heavyweight boxing clash between champion Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua on August 20 as the kingdom cements its status as a global sporting destination. In a statement, the Ministry of Sports announced that the Red Sea city of Jeddah will host the rematch between the […] June 20, 2022
Business of Sport LIV Golf crowns first champion and nabs another PGA star South African golfer Charl Schwartzel won $4.75 million as Saudi-backed LIV unveiled the signing of US favourite Patrick Reed June 13, 2022
Analysis Business of Sport LIV Golf tees off amid smears and controversy Rival PGA Tour bans players for chasing ‘boatloads of cash’ Heated politics have overshadowed play in what is fast becoming golf’s most controversial tournament in history – the Saudi Arabian-funded LIV Golf Series. Teeing off on June 9, the LIV Series’ inaugural UK event clashed directly with the start of the RBC Canadian Open, an […] June 9, 2022
World Cup 2022 Businesses vying to get on the teamsheet Regional and international businesses are jostling to win work in the final months before the World Cup June 9, 2022
World Cup 2022 Qatar is an open goal for property investors Rents are rising and real estate is flooding the market, but measures are being taken to curb oversupply after the World Cup final June 9, 2022
World Cup 2022 Fun and games for everyone – even non-football fans How will the Emir state ramp up its hospitality and tourism offer to entertain football fans when they're not watching matches? June 9, 2022
World Cup 2022 What happens after the final whistle blows? Legacy isn't just about making sure the World Cup stadiums don't become white elephants. For Qatar, it's about sustainability and reputation too June 9, 2022
Insight Business of Sport Qatar 2022: A smart investment or a $200bn folly? Doha is banking on long-term economic gains from the World Cup to offset the negative attention it has received since it won the hosting rights When Qatar won the right to stage the 2022 FIFA World Cup in 2010 it shocked much of the footballing world. By beating Australia, South Korea, Japan and the US, the […] June 9, 2022
Analysis Business of Sport Gulf riches has legacy sports events quaking in their boots Phil Mickelson’s self-imposed break from golf has ended with a $200 million golden handshake. The six-time major winner stepped down from the game in February after issuing a string of controversial comments about Saudi Arabia and the PGA Tour but has announced his return for the PIF-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series. In a statement on […] June 8, 2022
Business of Sport Mickelson returns to play in Saudi golf series – for $200m Phil Mickelson ends his self-imposed break from golf this week to tee it up at the LIV Golf Invitational Series. The six-times major champion has been added to the field for the Saudi-backed league following a four-month hiatus amid a backlash over comments he made about the breakaway tour. “I am ready to come back […] June 7, 2022
Business of Sport Can Lionel Messi’s left foot fire Saudi into the tourism big league? In the region's latest multimillion-dollar wager on football, Riyadh is hoping the player's global appeal will attract tourists June 4, 2022
Media & Advertising Serie A seeks Abu Dhabi deals on TV rights, Italian Super Cup Italy’s top football league Serie A is in talks over a broadcast deal with state-backed Abu Dhabi Media and on a separate agreement to host its Super Cup in the Emirate. Home to AC Milan, Juventus and other top clubs, Serie A is looking at ways to catch up with major European leagues such as […] June 3, 2022
Business of Sport PGA Tour renews threat of ‘disciplinary action’ The PGA Tour on Wednesday reiterated a warning to members who choose to compete on the LIV Golf Invitational Series and said those who do feature on the Saudi-funded breakaway circuit would be “subject to disciplinary action”. The field for the inaugural LIV Golf event — to be held June 9-11 at Centurion Club outside […] June 2, 2022
Business of Sport Canadian bank terminates sponsor deals over Saudi-backed rival golf tour Royal Bank of Canada said on Wednesday it decided to terminate sponsor agreements with Dustin Johnson and Graeme McDowell after the former major champions decided to play in the opening event of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series next week. World number 13 Johnson was both the highest-ranked and most surprising golfer named to the […] June 2, 2022
Business of Sport Formula One appoints Shaila-Ann Rao as new interim head Shaila-Ann Rao, who was previously a special advisor to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, took over as interim head of Formula One at the governing FIA on Wednesday in place of departed Peter Bayer. The Paris-based FIA, which voted in Emirati Mohammed Ben Sulayem as president last December to succeed departing Frenchman Jean Todt, thanked […] June 2, 2022
