Is the World Cup, FIFA’s cash cow, losing its lustre? FIFA’s global showpiece is set to open against a backdrop of street protests, corruption claims, deaths of construction workers and the rise of national and international club competitions: But Sportcal, the sports market intelligence company, reveals in the latest issue of its magazine Sportcal Insight […]
Manchester United remain top of football’s rich list
Manchester United remain the richest club in English football, but neighbours City are closing the gap. Accountant Deloitte’s annual football review reveals United were top of the table in their 2012/13 title-winning campaign with revenues of £362.2million. City are second with £271.8m, but City had greater year-on-year growth of 18-per-cent compared to United’s 13-per-cent. The […]
England’s winning World Cup send off
ENGLAND 3, PERU 0 A spectacular strike from Daniel Sturridge and two further goals from centre backs Gary Cahill and Phil Jagielka ensured England left these shores for the World Cup with a moral-lifting victory under the belts. England’s final home friendly against Peru at Wembley was no classic, but Liverpool striker Sturridge provided the […]
Death of Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer
Malcolm Glazer, the head of the family that owns Manchester United football club, has died aged 85. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the American football club he owned for nearly 30 years, made the announcement. The club reported he passed away on Wednesday morning and described him as a “pioneering thinker” and “dynamic business leader”. Mr Glazer, who […]
Manchester City in the picture after clinching iON Cameras deal
Manchester City has signed a three-year partnership with iON Cameras. As part of the package, the Birmingham-based firm will film behind-the-scenes footage that can be used as a training tool and to allow fans greater access and insight to their heroes. Players of the Premier League champions will wear point-of-view (POV) sports action cameras to […]