Football
The ball Diego Maradona used to score the Hand of God goal is set to go to auction and could fetch $10 million
Heritage Auctions, which will auction the ball between August 21 and 23, hopes it will fetch more than the shirt Diego wore in the same match.
Real Madrid’s most expensive signing ever, Yan Diomande, will be registered with Castilla
No drama, just a convenient administrative decision regarding the registration of under-age players in Spain. This will allow Real to keep another place open in the squad.
Real Madrid and Fulham have developed a new market connection, with a creative and innovative agency behind it
It is no coincidence that Oscar Ribot, CEO of Best of You, also represents Xabi Alonso and Arbeloa.
Juventus’ success in Hong Kong confirms the club’s growing appeal across Asia
Almost 50% of Juventus fans worldwide come from the Asia-Pacific region, and the recent celebrations in Hong Kong underlined the strength of this connection.
Salah joins Trabzonspor amid a huge reception, but questions remain over the deal’s financial foundations
Turkish media, in particular, have speculated about political backing for the move given the club’s proximity to President Erdoğan.
Saudi Arabia’s transfer market is slowing as clubs prioritise sustainability and state investment shifts towards infrastructure
The shift is clear: in just one season, spending on new signings has fallen from €786 million to €180 million.
Juve’s win over Chelsea reinforces the positive signs for Italian clubs in Hong Kong
After Inter’s win over City, Zhegrova leads Juve into their clash with the Blues, further underlining the success of the Asian tour, with strong attendances reinforcing its appeal.
Chiara Pellacani has restored Italy’s place at the heart of diving
After the retirements of Tania Cagnotto and Francesca Dallapè, Italian diving entered an inevitable period of generational change. Now the Roman champion, outstanding at these European Championships, represents the future of the sport.
English academies are continuing to take talent away from Scottish clubs, and it is becoming a major problem for the national team
Finding new McTominays and convincing them to commit to the Tartan Army will become increasingly difficult.
Liverpool have the biggest physical retail network in football: more than 40 stores worldwide are on the way
The United States, unsurprisingly, is the ideal market for further investment. The strategy is shaped by the presence of 26 million Reds supporters across the country and the significant potential for growth in merchandise sales.
Mauricio Pochettino remains United States head coach after substantial private backing
A costly vote of confidence, and proof that the American game is not yet sustainable without generous contributions.
Inter Takes Over Hong Kong in a Grand Midsummer Show
After defeating Manchester City, the club celebrated its return to Hong Kong, embracing a crowd that had been waiting since 1997. During a spectacular evening of festivities, Christian Vieri told us what it truly means to be Nerazzurri.