Football
Jeff Bezos could make his first investment in football through a consortium seeking a minority stake in Liverpool
The Amazon founder could join Liverpool’s existing American ownership group.
Since Unai Emery arrived, Aston Villa have become a club built on developing stars and generating value
Rogers’ move to Chelsea for €137 million is the latest piece of smart business by Aston Villa.
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
MLS Is Betting Big on the World Cup, but Markets Remain Unconvinced
Growth has been steady but slow, suggesting that franchise valuations may have run ahead of the numbers.
Pau Cubarsí was one of the defining figures of Spain’s World Cup triumph — the numbers confirm his impact (at just 19 years old)
A centre-back this young had never made such an impact in a game of this magnitude. A leader at the heart of a legendary defence.
Lamine Yamal was not at his best at the World Cup, but Spain won and his brand is set to become a giant
No player has ever won the World Cup so early, especially in an era when football revenues have grown tenfold.
Luis de la Fuente’s conviction and patience, the low-profile coach who took Spain back to the top of world football
The World Cup-winning manager faced scepticism, not least because his appointment appeared to be a conservative choice. Instead, he has built an outstanding national team, modern yet deeply rooted in his tactical and cultural identity.
The World Cup was won by the team that deserved it most (and Spain’s model cannot be replicated)
The triumph and dominance over Argentina, after a World Cup they controlled from start to finish, are the result of work that has been underway for decades. A process the Spaniards always believed in, despite the setbacks.
FOOTBALL
Spain and Morocco begin a long race to host the 2030 World Cup final
The Bernabéu was the favourite, but the world’s largest stadium is set to rise in Casablanca. Other signs suggest the race remains wide open.
Premier League clubs are spending huge sums on English players, and there is nothing surprising about it: the market is simply responding to supply and demand
The £135 million Manchester City invested in Elliot Anderson is not exactly madness, even if it is difficult to see it as anything else.
Spain’s World Cup campaign could provide a major boost for a small independent MLS Next Pro club
La Roja have chosen Chattanooga, Tennessee, as their base for this American World Cup, with the local club seeing a sharp rise in attendances and business revenues.
I celebrated winning the World Cup with a glass of wine and a cigarette alongside Gaetano Scirea: an interview with Dino Zoff
The former Italy captain recalls Italy’s unforgettable 1982 World Cup run, Bearzot’s paternal leadership and the joy he shared with a special friend.
Michael Olise has become one of the best footballers in the world, yet he has no boot sponsorship deal
The Frenchman is a true character: he regularly deletes his Instagram posts and has chosen to give up a significant amount of money in order to keep the freedom to wear whichever boots he wants.
TENNIS
Roland Garros becomes the first Grand Slam tournament to share its revenues with players
With players applying pressure, the other Grand Slam tournaments could soon follow suit.
Jannik Sinner Is Not Yet 25, but He Is Already Tennis’s Fourth-Highest Career Prize Money Earner
A generational talent unlike almost anyone the sport has seen, Sinner's career prize money reflects his dominance on court.
By winning his second Wimbledon title in a row and beating Zverev, Jannik Sinner has achieved one of the greatest feats in Italian sporting history
The world No. 1 was not at his best and faced a formidable opponent, yet he managed to put all doubts behind him and claim a remarkable victory.
Jannik Sinner returns to his ruthless best at the right moment, overcoming Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-final
The world No. 1 has rediscovered his relentless tennis and handled the few truly delicate moments with composure.
Arthur Fery’s run from wild card to Wimbledon semi-finalist is the summer’s most improbable sports story
The British player (despite being born in France) grew up right beside Centre Court, but until now had remained on the margins of elite tennis.
FORMULA UNO
We have never seen a 19-year-old driver as mature as Kimi Antonelli
The way he won at Spa showed why the championship leader will be the man to beat. He has the talent and the speed, but he also manages races like a veteran.
Barcelona, Lewis Hamilton and a Ferrari back in competitive form
The win in Catalonia, for the English driver, for Ferrari, for the Formula One season.
Kimi Antonelli’s Three-Act Victory in Monaco Could Shape a Championship — and a Place in F1 History
The talent was obvious. What Antonelli is doing with it is becoming difficult to ignore.
There is a new female generation in Formula One: that of the content creators
Quite a few accounts run by women, among those that recount motorsport, do enormous numbers. Because they know how to translate a very technical subject into an experience within everyone's reach. And so, thanks to them too, the Circus is seducing a new generation of fans. And of female fans.
ALL SPORTS
NBA Europe franchise bids exceed $500 million, with some approaching $1 billion
More than 20 clubs are interested in the project, including basketball and football organizations, according to Sportico.
A 40-square-centimetre patch, worth $50 million a year — and only on the Golden State Warriors jersey
An AI cloud computing company will have its logo on the Californian team’s jersey, in the highest-ever sponsorship deal in US professional sport.
Cleveland Cavaliers sell celebrity-used seats from the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks. Taylor Swift’s seat brings in $7,000
Sports memorabilia is a growing, increasingly lucrative market. Why experiment. Why be creative.
The New York Knicks’ title, a tornado across the NBA and beyond
One of the most derided teams in the world is back after 53 years. It does so in an unexpected way, though no less striking, and shifts the perspective of everyone involved—league, fans, media. Even New York itself.
LIFESTYLE
Roma’s new Home shirt draws on Giallorossi history and tradition
The 2026/27 home kit returns to the club colours in their most classic shade, alongside one of the crests most cherished by supporters.
Pink, the zebra and Juve’s roots: the new away shirt pays tribute to its history
The Bianconeri bring back their first colour and revisit it in a contemporary way, with elegant details completing the design.
“After Istanbul, there is always Athens”: Milan’s new Away shirt celebrates one of football’s greatest redemptions
Twenty years on from the Champions League triumph over Liverpool, the Rossoneri and Filippo Inzaghi (the scorer of the decisive brace in the final) present a kit that recalls an unforgettable chapter for those who love the game.