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DFL-approved UniqFEED targets club deals
UniqFEED is to step up its negotiations with Bundesliga clubs after receiving league-wide approval for its AI-powered virtual advertising technology following recent tests
Investment groups target multi-club returns
US fund Football.Enterprises has launched a $150m (€131.5m) bond to acquire football clubs worldwide, while in Europe multi-club ownership group Estrella has established an investment platform targeting lower-league teams.
Aurora lands World RX, Euro RX host broadcast
Aurora Media Worldwide has agreed a deal to be the host broadcaster for the World and European Rallycross Championships.
SailGP dips toe in betting rights waters
Bettors in the US and various international territories will be able to stake money on SailGP’s New York leg this weekend as the property aims to stoke enough interest to begin selling its betting rights in 2026.
World Lacrosse plans global sixes series with 54
World Lacrosse has tasked 54, the sports and entertainment agency, with developing and helping commercialise a new series for the sixes discipline, ahead of the sport's return to the Olympic Games in 2028
Lenovo the latest Fifa Partner to strike CWC pact
Lenovo and its Motorola Mobility subsidiary have agreed a deal to sponsor the Fifa Club World Cup, eight months after announcing an agreement to take the seventh Fifa Partner berth in the federation’s sponsorship portfolio.
EXCLUSIVE: IMG closes in on WSL international rights
IMG is close to signing off on a deal to sell international media rights to English football’s Women’s Super League in a long-term agreement, SportBusiness understands.
ITTF edges into the black for first time since 2018
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) was profitable in 2024 for the first time in six years, with the World Table Tennis series finally flourishing after the Covid-hit years.
Sörling nets new ITTF term in hotly disputed election
Petra Sörling has been re-elected president of the International Table Tennis Federation in an incredibly close contest that sparked chaotic scenes at the governing body's annual general meeting in Doha.
World Club Cup set to join rugby calendar in 2028
European Professional Club Rugby has finally driven over the line plans for a new World Club Cup it will spearhead after receiving buy-in from leagues and unions.
EXCLUSIVE: Leadership team installed for Relevent’s Uefa remit
The PGA Tour's Brian Oliver, Team Marketing's Oliver Holland and ex-Heineken sponsorship chief Ben Blanco are among the most senior hires tasked with commercialising the new era for Uefa club competitions, SportBusiness can reveal.
Visa adds further branding rights to Red Bull deal
Visa will acquire additional front wing branding as part of an expansion of its sponsorship relationship with Red Bull Racing.
Elevate enters Mena with Rise Group acquisition
US-based sports marketing agency Elevate has expanded its operations to the Middle East through its acquisition of independent sports marketing consultancy Rise Group.
Uefa invites Euro 2028 betting sponsor bids
Uefa looks set to have an exclusive betting sponsor for only the second time at a men’s European Championships after issuing an invitation to tender for a three-year period encompassing Euro 2028.
European Gymnastics, EBU seal new deal to 2028
Europe's top gymnasts are to continue to enjoy broad free-to-air exposure across the continent after European Gymnastics struck a new four-year agreement with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
F1 continues youth drive with Disney deal
Formula 1 has made another big move in its strategic focus on younger fans by agreeing a new licensing deal with Disney.
Fiba ends WNBA calendar clash for World Cup
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has taken strides to elevate the status of the Women's World Cup through a scheduling switch that eases the involvement of the top players from the WNBA.
CAA Sports to acquire Portas Consulting
CAA Sports has reached an agreement to acquire Portas Consulting, a global sports management firm, with the deal to result in around 160 staff joining the agency.