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Sir Keir Starmer meets Sarina Wiegman and Martin Keown during visit to St George's Park
Young people deserve a chance to show what they are capable of, Sir Keir Starmer has said as he pledged to promote talent on a visit to St George’s Park on Monday. The Labour leader praised The FA’s national football centre in the...
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Yousaf concerned, but not surprised, by high number of hate crime complaints
Scotland’s First Minister has said he is “very, very concerned” by the number of “vexatious” complaints lodged under the country’s new hate crime law in its early days – but he is not surprised. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland)...
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Terraces cleared as Casement Park gets set for rebuild ahead of Euro 2028
Contractors with excavators have begun clearing the concrete seating terraces at GAA stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland, ahead of the long-delayed redevelopment of the stadium. The maintenance and pre-enabling works will run until...
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Reece James and Kamala Harris' husband attend anti-hate event at Chelsea
Chelsea FC captain Reece James and the husband of US Vice President Kamala Harris, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, pose for a photo with children during an anti-hate event with Chelsea Football Club and the Chelsea Foundation at Chelsea...
Bloomberg
EA's Miele Sees Possible World Cup Partnership With FIFA
EA Entertainment President Laura Miele says the company may seek to reengage with FIFA even though the two organizations failed to reach a new agreement over the company's use of the brand in its video games. She speaks with Ed Ludlow...
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Humza Yousaf reacts to the UK and Ireland hosting Euro 2028
Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf reacts to the UK and Ireland securing the hosting of the 2028 Euro's tournament.
Bloomberg
FIFA World Cup 2030 to Be Held Across Three Continents
Soccer's World Cup in 2030 will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain. And 1930 host and winner Uruguay will stage the opening ceremony and a match to mark 100 years since the first tournament, governing body FIFA said....
Bloomberg
Messi Having Profound Effect on MLS, Chicago Fire Says
Dave Baldwin, Chicago Fire FC president of business operations, talks about expanding soccer in the US, how the teams are focused on securing young talent, and the impact of Lionel Messi on the league. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets:...
Bloomberg
Levy on Tottenham Stake, Kane, Saudi League: Full Interview
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy said he is open to selling a stake in the London football club and admitted it could buy back England captain Harry Kane in the future. Levy also talks about the new manager, Ange Postecoglou, and...
Bloomberg
Tottenham's Levy Is Willing to Sell Stake in Team
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy said he is open to selling a stake in the London football club if the price was right. He speaks in an exclusive interview with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro in London.
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Tottenham's Levy Says Conte Wasn't Right Coach for Team
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy talks about why he let go managers Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho. He speaks in an exclusive interview with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro in London.
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Tottenham Would Welcome Harry Kane Back, Levy Says
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy says the team could buy back England captain Harry Kane in the future. He speaks in an exclusive interview with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro in London.
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Why Tom Brady Is Buying a Stake in Birmingham City
Five-time Super Bowl MVP quarterback Tom Brady is taking a minority stake in Championship club Birmingham City in a partnership with hedge fund Knighthead Capital Management. Knighthead co-founder Tom Wagner discusses the new ownership's...
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Everton FC Closing In on Sale to 777 Partners
Everton Football Club is nearing an agreement to be acquired by 777 Partners LLC following months of talks between the parties, with club owner Farhad Moshiri expected to exit with a fraction of the money he invested. David Hellier...
Bloomberg
Messi Buys $10.8 Million Mansion in South Florida
Lionel Messi is purchasing a nearly $10.8 million waterfront mansion in a South Florida suburb, after a blockbuster contract lured the soccer superstar to the US. Messi's new home is in Fort Lauderdale, a short driver to DRV PNK Stadium...
Bloomberg
Manchester United May Be Off the Market
Manchester United Plc shares fell by a record amount on Tuesday after a report in the Mail On Sunday that said the Glazer family is going to take the club off the market after failing to receive offers that match their asking price....
Bloomberg
Apple TV+ Getting a Boost From Messi
Apple TV got a big lift in sales for its Major League Soccer streaming service after Argentine superstar Lionel Messi joined the league, according to Antenna data. Antenna CEO Jonathan Carson joins Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde to discuss...
Bloomberg
FIFA Suspends Spanish Football Chief Over Kiss
Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales was dragged deeper into scandal as prosecutors opened a probe, and his mother locked herself in a church and went on a hunger strike in his defense.
Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football...
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Martin welcomes US congressmen to Dublin ahead of US college American football game
Tanaiste Micheal Martin, US Ambassador Claire Cronin, Senator Christopher Murphy and Congressman Pat Fallon speak about Saturday's highly anticipated US college football game in Dublin between Notre Dame and Navy.
Bloomberg
76,000 Watch Spain Win Its First Women's World Cup
The Women's World Cup has come to an epic end with Spain beating English after a historic victory. Paul Allen wraps up the event that saw stadium attendance and TV viewership smash records.
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Bain's Pagliuca Sees Saudi Football Investment Disrupting Premier League
Bain Capital Senior Adviser Steve Pagliuca says Saudi Arabia's investment in soccer has increased the price of players dramatically, and expects the capital injection to "disrupt" the Premiere League. "It looks like players are getting...
Bloomberg
FIFA President Says Women Can Achieve Pay Equality
The world's best female footballers can achieve pay equality if only they "convince us men" first, according to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. He speaks at the second FIFA Women's Football Convention in Sydney before this weekend's...
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FIFA Chief Urges Women to Push for Pay Equality
The world's best female footballers can achieve pay equality if only they "convince us men" first, according to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. He went on to urge women to keep pushing and go for "a full equality." He spoke in...
Bloomberg
FIFA Women's World Cup Is a Big Gamble for Sports Giants Nike, Adidas
England and Spain will meet in the FIFA Women's World Cup Final on Sunday, and millions around the globe are expected to be glued to their televisions with many gambling on the outcome. For companies such as Nike and Adidas there is...