Month: May 2022


Redbird Capital set to helm A.C. Milan

Redbird Capital to buy AC Milan

The private investment firm Redbird Capital Partners has reached a preliminary agreement to buy Italy’s Serie A club A.C. Milan, the seven-time European football champion once owned by the former Prime Minister of Italy, Silvio Berlusconi, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The... » Read more


FIFA balm sought for abused Qatar workers

Amnesty calls on FIFA to compensate Qatar workers

FIFA should earmark at least $440m to provide remedy for the hundreds of thousands of migrant workers who have suffered human rights abuses in Qatar during preparations for the 2022 World Cup, Amnesty International said in a new report published on May 19th, six months ahead of the tournament’s... » Read more


Massive remodeling of Mineirinho Arena

Brazil operator announced for Belo Horizontes Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond

The redecoration work of Jornalista Felipe Drummond Stadium, known as Mineirinho Arena (Brazil), was awarded to a private entity on May 19th in Belo Horizonte. The ‘Agencia Minas’ stated that the reins of the arena will now be in the hands of DMDL/Progen for 35 years and the company will be... » Read more


Licensed safe standing in UK top-flights

Safe standing in the UK will continue next season

There will be licensed standing in seated areas (in selected stadiums) within the United Kingdom – the Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston – announced on May 24th. The ‘Border Telegraph’ stated that all clubs in the top two tiers of English football could be allowed to introduce... » Read more


FIFA major announcement on 2026 extravaganza

FIFA major announcement for 2026 WC

On June 16th, FIFA will make a major and highly anticipated announcement related to the staging of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ across Canada, Mexico and the United States. The ‘FIFA’ stated that 22 candidate Host Cities are currently vying for the right to stage matches for the 48-team... » Read more


Kansas City Current venue price tag whopping

Kansas City soccer stadium costs increase

The price tag for building that new women’s pro soccer stadium is going up – and by a lot. The ‘Fox4’ stated that the Kansas City Current team ownership is now asking for Missouri (US) tax incentives. Originally, franchise owners said they would privately pay for the costs in their... » Read more


Melbourne to host 2022 FINA swimming showcase

Melbourne to host 25m FINA World Swimming Championships

The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has announced that Melbourne, Australia, will host the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2022 at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre from December 13th to December 18th, 2022. The ‘FINA’ stated that the 16th event edition will be the first... » Read more


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