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F1
Arctos invests in Aston Martin F1 team at £1bn valuation

Sports-focused private equity group takes stake on eve of first Las Vegas Grand Prix for 40 years

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Manchester City Football Club PLC
Man City reports record £712mn Premier League revenue

Club looking for ways to broaden audience and boost growth by providing more media content

Football
US National Women’s Soccer League signs $240mn media rights deal

Matches will be shown by Paramount’s CBS, Disney’s ESPN and ABC, Amazon Prime and Scripps

News in-depthCricket
Crisis-hit Afghanistan celebrates surprise Cricket World Cup success

Underdog’s victories over powerhouses such as England offer cheer to fans in Taliban-ruled nation

Rugby
Rugby to court investors after overhaul of international game

Global chief Alan Gilpin says sport needs more partners to fund expansion to new spectators and emergent nations

Football
Will the private equity squeeze hit football? Premium content

Also in this newsletter: Saudi Arabia bags the 2034 World Cup without a fight

News in-depthFootball
Fans’ stance on Middle East war thrusts Celtic FC into spotlight

Green Brigade’s support for Palestinian cause opens bitter dispute between the club and its hardcore fan base

News in-depthSport
South Africa’s victorious rugby team lifts a troubled nation

World Cup win a welcome distraction from deepening economic woes under ruling ANC

FIFA World Cup
Momentum builds for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host football World Cup

Riyadh could emerge as sole bidder for 2034 tournament after decision to spread 2030 edition across 3 continents

Ireland
Irish rugby players chase glory as unofficial anthem divides fans

Adoption of the song ‘Zombie’ by The Cranberries intensifies debate over island’s divisions and ‘Troubles’ legacy

Cricket
Disney streams Cricket World Cup free in India to challenge JioCinema

US entertainment group has exclusive rights to broadcast the tournament

Premier League
Premier League to revamp TV rights deal ahead of auction

Fewer, bigger packages expected in first post-pandemic auction

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