March
The Aussies taking charge at an English soccer icon
In 2023, Tottenham Hotspur was forced to make some serious changes to management. They brought in three Australians.
- Zoe Samios
February
GAF in the zone for $3.8b pro sports fund
GAF is kicking up to $100 million into Arctos’ second investment fund and has begun offering special access to its 350-odd family office and HNWs.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
December 2023
British billionaire to buy a minority stake in Manchester United
Manchester United has agreed to sell a minority stake in the storied club to Jim Ratcliffe in a deal that would also see the British billionaire and boyhood fan take control of its soccer operations.
- James Robson
- Exclusive
- Online gambling
Stake.com billionaires build secret position in local bookie PointsBet
Ed Craven and his business partner, Bijan Tehrani, have spent weeks buying shares in the ASX-listed group as they establish a foothold in the local market.
- Zoe Samios
November 2023
Collecting for a colleague’s gift is an office nightmare
Technology is upending the age-old act of chipping in for a farewell gift.
- Pilita Clark
October 2023
‘Gifted icon’: Tributes flow for soccer giant Bobby Charlton
The Manchester United legend, who survived a plane crash that killed teammates, was known as a gentleman of the game and perhaps England’s greatest player.
- Mattias Karen
- Opinion
- David Beckham
Nine things you might have missed in the Beckham documentary
You will watch it all, even if you don’t want to, and especially if you make a show of telling people you won’t.
- Guy Kelly
September 2023
If this deal succeeds, US investors will own half the Premier League
Everton’s Russian-linked businessman Farhad Moshiri is close to selling the English soccer club to 777 Partners, a US private equity fund.
- David Hellier
August 2023
Why Saudi Arabia is spending a fortune on luring big sporting names
The kingdom says the splurge will help its plan to diversify its economy away from oil. But critics say it amounts to “sportswashing”.
- The Economist
- Updated
- Insider trading
Billionaire Joe Lewis’ representatives deny Aussie beef leak
Responding to ASX questions, AACo said neither of the board members shared information with the British businessman, indicted last week for insider trading.
- Updated
- Liam Walsh
July 2023
‘She’s the one that lifts you’: how Sam Kerr can change the game
Sam Kerr has unexpectedly developed a talent for leading young players, according to her assistant coach at Chelsea.
- Updated
- Tom Rabe and Zoe Samios
- Analysis
- FIFA World Cup
Women’s World Cup offers broadcaster Optus a shot at redemption
It can’t control how well the Matildas do in the World Cup, but Optus Sport says it has pulled out all the tech stops to make its coverage a success.
- Paul Smith
War chest: Saudis set for global sports power grab
Saudi Arabia’s plans to launch an investment company signal Riyadh’s ambition to expand its push into football, golf, tennis and beyond.
- Samer Al-Atrush and Samuel Agini
June 2023
Bairstow praised by UK PM after halting Lord’s pitch protesters
Two protesters sped onto the ground shortly after the start of play, forcing players to physically stop them from throwing orange powder on the pitch.
- Ian Chadband
Manchester City wins first Champions League title
The Champions League win means City has completed a rare treble of trophies after winning the English Premier League title and FA Cup this season.
- James Robson
Lessons in leadership from the relentless Ange Postecoglou
The 57-year-old has compiled, arguably, the greatest resume of any Australian coach in any sport. There are lessons to learn from the way he runs his teams.
- Zoe Samios
- Opinion
- World golf
PGA merger with LIV Golf is only the beginning
Owning a professional sports team or league is a means for wealth to project status and soft power. It was just a matter of time before Saudi Arabia joined in.
- Adam Minter
Ange Postecoglou agrees to coach Tottenham Hotspur
The former Socceroos coach will take over the English Premier League side fresh from retaining the Scottish title with Celtic.
- Nick Mulvenney
April 2023
Hollywood ending for Ryan Reynolds’ soccer club
Wrexham has gained promotion, sparking wild celebrations. Reynolds and his fellow actor friend purchased the little-known Welsh club for $3.7 million in 2021.
- Steve Douglas
- Opinion
- Mergers & acquisitions
Could Manchester United be worth $9b?
The famed football club is up for sale. Even though the numbers don’t add up, it could be the most expensive sports deal ever.
- Aaron Patrick
