Survey | How football fans in the US and UK compare
Using SMG-Insight’s data, SportBusiness International look at how audiences for the English Premier League and Major League Soccer compare
Football in the Americas | Mexico focus
Kevin Roberts speaks to Mexican football specialist Javier E. Altamirano to assess the health of league football in the region.
Football in the Americas | Major League Soccer
Kevin Roberts speaks to Major League Soccer expert Gary Hopkins, author of 'Star Spangled Soccer', to assess the health of football in the USA.
Football in the Americas | Argentina focus
The Argentinian football leagues have undergone numerous format changes in recent years but the country still struggles to generate commercial revenues abroad. Kevin Roberts speaks to Martin Mazur to assess the health of the game in the region.
Football in the Americas | Brazil focus
Despite having produced a record five-time world champion national team, league football in Brazil is still failing to fulfil its commercial potential. Kevin Roberts speaks to expert Jamil Chade to assess the health of football in Brazil.
Football in the Americas | Big names back Champions League plan
Funding for a big-money Americas Champions league, contested by football clubs from North and South America, is likely to be announced next year, but the scale of the commercial and political challenge of bringing confederations, clubs and leagues into line has been recognised by the appointment of George Mitchell to the role. Kevin Roberts reports.
A year in esports | What will be the big trends in esports in 2017?
SportBusiness International speaks to a number of stakeholders from the esports industry and asks the following question: what will be the big trends in esports in 2017?
Russia’s Coliseum | FC Krasnodar’s $300m new stadium
No expense has been spared on the new $300m stadium for Russian Premier League team FC Krasnodar, which includes a unique 360-degree screen around the arena. But why won’t it host any 2018 World Cup matches? Will Mann reports.
Pitchside Puzzle | Why Fifa is not ready to commit to digital replacement technology
Digital replacement technology offers rights holders the ability to create additional advertising inventory and revenues. So why is Fifa unlikely to use the technology at Russia 2018? Matthew Glendinning investigates.
Streaming sport | Discovery and BAMtech joint venture explained
Adrian Pennington explores how linking up with technical services expert BAMTech will turbocharge multi-sport paid online services for ESPN and Eurosport.
Headliner interview | Heath Harvey, Saracens
Heath Harvey’s career journey has taken him through a series of unique opportunities and challenges. Kevin Roberts finds out how he is bringing his experience to bear at Saracens Rugby club.
The return of the kings | Making money from seniors sport
Seniors sport is big business as fans clamour to see retired stars from yesteryear. John Duerden asks whether the business dynamics change when the product is all about nostalgia.