Ed Warner: What politicians get wrong on policy and how I would fix it January 25, 2024 Britons may now be only four months away from their day in the polling booth. Policy wonks will be doing their wonking, party manifestos in early draft form, PR grids being re-written daily. Sport will barely feature beyond a sweaty MP or two getting down with the kids for a fleeting photo op at a [...]
Europe fights back against Premier League’s financial dominance January 25, 2024 The trend could weaken the argument for a European Super League.
Real Madrid knock Manchester City off top spot in Deloitte Football Money League January 25, 2024 Man City, Man Utd and Liverpool all slipped down the rankings for 2024.
Why Brand Beckham’s battle with the counterfeiters is no open goal January 23, 2024 An IP law expert on Beckham's attempt to tackle trade mark infringements.
Ed Warner: In defence of the Premier League’s laudable financial rules January 18, 2024 Our columnist reflects on some of the week's big sport business stories.
Premier League in talks to scrap financial rules which led to Everton points deduction January 16, 2024 The league wil likely fall into line with European rules in the coming seasons.
Why Chelsea owners ‘must have clear vision’ if they buy Argentinian club January 16, 2024 Argentina president Javier Milei has claimed Chelsea's owners want to buy one of the country's top clubs.
Howden hails business as insurance brokers ramp up partnership with British and Irish Lions January 15, 2024 Founder of City insurance group Howden has insisted that “business is on fire” as it prepares to announce its annual results next month. “It was another very strong year for us,” founder and chief executive David Howden told Morning Wire “You’ll see that we have already announced a couple of other critical acquisitions in Europe [...]
Spurs equalise twice to ruin Ratcliffe debut as Manchester United shareholder January 14, 2024 Tottenham Hotspur twice came from behind to deny Manchester United victory in front of their new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Sunday. Richarlison and then Rodrigo Bentancur cancelled out strikes by Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford as Spurs moved to within goal difference of the Premier League top four. “I’m delighted,” Tottenham manager Ange [...]
Ed Warner: Ratcliffe’s Manchester United deal is Christmas gift that keeps on giving January 11, 2024 Our columnist on the British billionaire's big bet on his boyhhod football club.