From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, InsiderSport has you covered. This week’s OTB reports on the latest MLS expansion franchise, FIFA’s Club World Cup announcement and Amazon’s latest fly-on-the-wall documentary featuring Tottenham Hotspur. FIFA awards hosting rights of the 2021 Club World Cup to China China PR has …
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FA fines two in fresh crackdown on betting rules
The Football Association (FA) has issued a fresh crackdown on breaches of its betting rules after issuing both Yerry Mina and Jordan Stevens with fines and subsequent warnings. Mina has been handed a £10,000 fine and a warning over his future conduct, while Stevens was also fined £1,200 and a six-week ban from the sport. An FA regulatory commission found …
Read More »Jordan Stevens charged over E8 betting breaches
The Football Association (FA) has charged Leeds United midfielder Jordan Stevens after the player was found to be in breach of the governing body’s regulations on betting. The player was found to be in breach of the FA Rule E8, after placing 59 bets placed by the midfielder during the 2018/19 season according to an FA spokesperson. FA E8 rules on betting …
Read More »InsiderSport: On The Ball – Amazon Prime, Socios and Liverpool FC
From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, InsiderSport has you covered. This edition looks at cryptocurrency and the Forbes rich list. ______________ Forbes breakthrough for LFC UEFA Champions League winners Liverpool Football Club has for the first time in its history broken into the top 50 list of Forbes’ …
Read More »32Red nets Leeds United centenary sponsorship
Championship football club Leeds United has confirmed that it has secured a two-year extension with Kindred Group Plc promoting the firms 32Red brand. Online bookmaker 32Red will serve as Leeds United official shirt sponsor for the Yorkshire club’s upcoming centenary season. The agreement sees 32Red continue its existing relationship Leeds United, first established in 2016. Leeds United Executive Director Paul …
Read More »7 football players implicated in Spanish match fixing investigation
An investigation has found up to seven players and a criminal gang guilty of match fixing during a game between Valladolid and Valencia, with a number of matches investigated during the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 seasons. The match between two-goal win over Valladolid landed Valencia a spot in the Champions League for the next season. However, both goals in the tie …
Read More »SBC’s on the Ball: The Football League in focus
The culmination of the English Football League (EFL) season is upon us, meaning that the inevitable drama and heartache of the play-offs awaits. This edition of On The Ball looks at some of the business of clubs from the EFL, as well as the a deeper look at the story that The FA could be about to sell the home …
Read More »Paddy Power offers Yorkshire Mayoral odds as devolution plan hits the Commons
Today will see Yorkshire’s bid for devolution take to the House of Commons as the county seeks more autonomy, including electing a mayor for the entire region. Paddy Power have slashed the odds on Yorkshire holding an independence referendum to 10/1, whilst also divulging the odds for the identity of the first mayor, should the county receive the devolved powers …
Read More »Sponsorship specialist 32Red joins forces with Leeds United
Online casino operator 32Red has secured a shirt sponsorship deal with Leeds United Football Club for the next three seasons. The agreement provides 32Red with shirt sponsorship, access to Leeds United’s global fan base and extensive brand visibility throughout the club’s iconic Elland Road stadium as well as across its digital and media platforms. 32Red will be the second gambling …
Read More »Richard Graham – Mondogoal – BOFCON Speaker
Richard Graham has enjoyed a sports sector career spanning over 30 years. He is a former CEO of Commonwealth Games England and also CEO of The Professional Squash Association. Graham has also worked for sports federations, agencies and major events, dealing with sponsorship, media rights and commercial partnerships at the highest level. He recently joined fantasy sports operator Mondogoal as …
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