Tariq Panja
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When Olympic Sponsors Go Rogue
LVMH and Samsung intruded on previously sacrosanct spaces at the Paris Games, angering fellow sponsors and raising concerns about a repeat at the closing ceremony.
Sávio to Manchester City? UEFA Says Not So Fast
The rise of multiclub networks introduced a web of conflicts to European soccer, and could block a young Brazilian’s heralded transfer to Manchester City.
Investor’s Lawsuit Accuses 777 Partners of $600 Million Fraud
In a suit filed in federal court in New York, a firm that provided hundreds of millions of dollars to 777 accused the company of...
FIFA Said to Be Close to TV Deal With Apple for New Tournament
The agreement would give the tech company worldwide rights for a monthlong World Cup-style competition between top teams set to take place next year.
Everton Is Back on Market as Deal With 777 Partners Falters
With a proposed sale stalled seven months after it was announced, a financially strapped Premier League team is seeking a backup plan.
The Paris Olympics’ One Sure Thing: Cyberattacks
“We will be attacked,” the official responsible for fending off cyberthreats said. To prepare, organizers have been hosting war games and paying “bug bounties” to...
A Billionaire Bought a Chunk of Manchester United. Now He Has to Fix It.
Jim Ratcliffe spent $1.5 billion for a 25 percent stake in his boyhood English soccer club. On Wednesday, he laid out his vision.
Everton Faces Second Points Deduction Over New Financial Case
The Premier League announced charges against Everton and Nottingham Forest, increasing the risk that both clubs could be relegated at the end of the season.
Everton Stripped of 10 Points in Premier League, Deepening Team’s Crisis
A team operating under a mountain of debt and a proposed sale now faces a sporting penalty for violating financial rules. It vowed to appeal.
Manchester City’s $500 Million Wage Bill Is Largest in Premier League History
The club, which dominates the Premier League, is backed by seemingly limitless cash from its Emirati owner, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nayhan.