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Salford rugby league team granted entry into the 2026 Championship under new consortium led by Mason Caton-Brown | Rugby League News

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New Salford team led by Salford RLFC Ltd gain approval to play in the Championship in the 2026 season; Winning consortium led by former Salford Red Devils winger Mason Caton-Brown after Salford Red Devils wound up by High Court over debts
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The Business of Sports Management

Since 2013, a Sports Management news archive of resources designed to support the book The Business of Sport Management, eds. John Beech and Simon Chadwick, Pearson Education. Regularly updated with news from the world of Sports Management.. See also http://tinyurl.com/TBOEM for Events Management news, including, for example, the FIFA World Cups.  Using the TAGS below is strongly recommended.
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Former Stirling Albion executive pleads guilty to £10k embezzlement charge

Former Stirling Albion executive pleads guilty to £10k embezzlement charge | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From www.dailyrecord.co.uk - July 7, 11:00 AM
The former executive was working as the football administration manager for the League Two club at the time of the offence.
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The 7 points that explain the IOC’s redistribution of power

The 7 points that explain the IOC’s redistribution of power | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From sportsin.biz - July 14, 4:38 AM
The IOC controls a growing share of the product. Others continue to produce much of what makes that product possible
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The EU slams Russia's readmission to the Olympics

From www.insidethegames.biz - July 15, 5:37 AM

Kaja Kallas called the International Olympic Committee's decision to invite Russian athletes back 'blind to reality', adding that "culture and sport should not be a tool for whitewashing aggression."

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Euro MPs demand investigation into Trump-Infantino red card scandal

Euro MPs demand investigation into Trump-Infantino red card scandal | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - July 10, 5:57 AM

July 10 – European lawmakers for the third time in two weeks have sent a letter raising FIFA governance issues, and for a second time demanding that FIFA investigate its president, Gianni Infantino. On Wednesday, 72 members of the European Parliament demanded an investigation into Infantino over the suspension of the red card handed to US striker Folarin Balogun. The red card was suspended after US president Donald Trump had called Infantino directly.

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Reboot FIFA launches class action against Infantino

From www.insidethegames.biz - July 5, 6:01 AM

FairSquare announced a major public campaign this week aimed at serious reform of football's world governing body, offering the public the opportunity to add their names to an updated ethics complaint against the federation's president.

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Infantino faces ethics complaint over Trump's FIFA Peace Prize

Infantino faces ethics complaint over Trump's FIFA Peace Prize | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - June 30, 4:34 AM
European lawmakers have backed an ethics complaint against Gianni Infantino over FIFA’s 'Peace Prize' award to US President Donald Trump.
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The end of permanent Olympic status

The end of permanent Olympic status | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From sportsin.biz - June 24, 12:57 PM
The IOC’s reform could reshape Olympic status, shifting the focus from permanent sports to disciplines under continuous evaluation
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FIFA World Cup brand now worth more than $5.2billion suggests Brand Finance 

FIFA World Cup brand now worth more than $5.2billion suggests Brand Finance  | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - June 25, 6:42 AM
According to new analysis from Brand Finance, the FIFA World Cup brand is now worth $5.2 billion - a 244% increase since 2010.
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World Cup 2026: Brands fighting for attention at football's biggest tournament

World Cup 2026: Brands fighting for attention at football's biggest tournament | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.co.uk - June 25, 6:53 AM
When we try to suppress something, we often make it more visible - and Fifa is living that in real time with its sponsors.
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World Cup 2026: Folarin Balogun, the US star who would not be allowed under Trump's plan

World Cup 2026: Folarin Balogun, the US star who would not be allowed under Trump's plan | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.co.uk - June 19, 7:21 AM
Folarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban under birthright citizenship.
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Olympique de Marseille narrowly avoid UEFA club competition ban 

Olympique de Marseille narrowly avoid UEFA club competition ban  | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - June 18, 5:56 AM
Olympique de Marseille have narrowly avoided being thrown out of European competition - with UEFA opting to dish out a €10 million fine
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Private credit lenders step up to provide financing to European football clubs

Private credit lenders step up to provide financing to European football clubs | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From alternativecreditinvestor.com - June 11, 5:59 AM
Institutional private credit lenders have become a "significant part” of the football finance landscape, according to PGIM.
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FIFA agrees $355m fund with EFC for clubs who release players for World Cup, a 70% uplift on 2022

FIFA agrees $355m fund with EFC for clubs who release players for World Cup, a 70% uplift on 2022 | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - June 8, 2:35 AM
June 8 – FIFA will distribute $355 million to compensate clubs that have released players to play at the World Cup. For the first time $100 million has been reserved for clubs that released players for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The agreement made between FIFA and European Football Clubs (EFC) is a 70% increase compared to the 2022 World Cup.  The $100 million will cover 905 qualifying matches with FIFA saying the anticipated benefit stands at about $2,360 per player, Read more …
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World champion denied entry: US visa trouble still lingering

From www.insidethegames.biz - July 21, 7:13 AM

The definitive cancellation of the friendly match between the national football team and the MLS club Minnesota United, originally scheduled for 26 July, came after a large number of visa applications from key members of the delegation were rejected.

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Infantino uses FIFA staff to lobby MAs for his March 2027 presidential re-election

Infantino uses FIFA staff to lobby MAs for his March 2027 presidential re-election | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - July 15, 4:44 AM

July 15 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been using the governing body’s staff to lobby and pressure national associations in to sending letters of support for his own re-election to the presidency at the FIFA Congress on 18 March 2027 in Rabat, Morocco. A number of national association presidents have told Insideworldfootball that they have been put under pressure by FIFA staff members to send nomination letters. 

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Never mind the quality, feel the width. Infantino puts a mega-sized 64 team World Cup on FIFA’s agenda

Never mind the quality, feel the width. Infantino puts a mega-sized 64 team World Cup on FIFA’s agenda | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - July 13, 4:13 AM

July 13 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said the world governing body will examine the possibility of expanding the World Cup from its new 48-team format to 64, possibly as early as 2030, which will be co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain with opening games in South America. With Infantino up for re-election next year, the proposal would be a vote winner for any federation that is on the cusp of qualifying for the 48-team format. 

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IOC Ethics Committee called on to investigate Gianni Infantino following FairSquare referral 

IOC Ethics Committee called on to investigate Gianni Infantino following FairSquare referral  | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - July 9, 7:58 AM
FairSquare has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ethics investigation into an alleged breach of political neutrality. 
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StubHub faces class action over failure to fulfil World Cup ticket promises

StubHub faces class action over failure to fulfil World Cup ticket promises | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - July 2, 10:00 PM

July 3 – World Cup fans have filed a proposed class action in Manhattan federal court against StubHub, accusing the ticket resale giant of taking their money and never delivering the tickets. The complaint, lodged late Tuesday, says fans “did not get what they paid for” because StubHub never handed over what it promised. The grievances have been building in public. Supporters have flooded social media throughout the tournament, blaming StubHub for last-minute cancellations and for backing away from assurances they’d get replacements.

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FIFA president Infantino clocked 50,000km+ on a private jet during the World Cup group stage

FIFA president Infantino clocked 50,000km+ on a private jet during the World Cup group stage | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From sportingintelligence832.substack.com - June 28, 10:12 AM
Unauthorised use of private jets nearly got Infantino booted out within months of taking office in 2016. Now it's a routine part of his travel arrangements
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The Faroe Islands and their historic opportunity to stand independently before the IOC

The Faroe Islands and their historic opportunity to stand independently before the IOC | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From sportsin.biz - June 25, 5:20 AM
Faroe Islands have competed independently at the Paralympic Games since 1984, while at the Olympics they still do not have that same pathway
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ACE and UEFA join with Mexican partners to disrupt major Latin American sports piracy ring

ACE and UEFA join with Mexican partners to disrupt major Latin American sports piracy ring | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - June 25, 3:01 AM
In the battle against copyright theft and pirate streamers, ACE and member association UEFA are claiming a first major win.
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Supreme Court finally rules for Madrid over LaLiga TV rights

Supreme Court finally rules for Madrid over LaLiga TV rights | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From sports.yahoo.com - June 23, 7:12 AM

Real Madrid has secured a definitive court victory against LaLiga. The Supreme Court has firmly upheld the nullity of the decisions made by the league’s president, Javier Tebas, which prevented the club from taking part in several key meetings on television rights during 2022.

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Major update announced after ITV loses broadcast rights to sport event after 26 years

Major update announced after ITV loses broadcast rights to sport event after 26 years | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From www.walesonline.co.uk - June 19, 12:12 PM
The broadcasting shake-up around one of the biggest annual sporting events in the world continues
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IOC reshapes Olympic programme and host selection

From www.insidethegames.biz - June 12, 6:27 AM

The Executive Board proposed on Wednesday assessing disciplines rather than sports and adding a strategic phase to future host selection, under reforms that must still be approved by the organisation's session in Lausanne.

The IOC preparing wide-ranging reforms to the composition of the Olympic Games programme and the process for selecting future hosts. The initiative, presented by President Kirsty Coventry following the Executive Board meeting, forms part of her 'Fit for the Future' programme and will be put to a vote at the 146th IOC Session on 24-25th June.

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Football stakeholders agree new rules to bring stability to transfer system

Football stakeholders agree new rules to bring stability to transfer system | The Business of Sports Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - June 11, 3:15 AM

June 11 – Earlier this week FIFA announced that it had settled the Lassana Diarra transfer case over claims for compensation. Yesterday FIFA and football’s key stakeholders approved a new regulatory framework that they say will bring stability and certainty to the global transfer system In 2024, Diarra won a landmark case at the Court of Justice for the European for the European Union (CJEU) against FIFA and the Belgian FA in which he claimed restrictive labour practices had caused him €6 million in loss of earnings. 

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