February
European football club takeovers halve in a year
Just 23 clubs in Europe changed hands in 2024, according to figures from governing body UEFA, a steep drop from the 44 that were sold in 2023, and 48 in 2022.
January
Why this young retail boss ‘killed the PowerPoint culture’
Chad Burke, head of Swaggle, an online pet specialty retailer owned by Coles, cut down on slide decks in meetings to promote better collaboration.
May 2024
Manchester United manager’s blunt message after FA Cup win
Erik ten Hag warned Manchester United’s owners he will win trophies elsewhere if they sack him, after his side’s 2-1 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
‘Coffee badging’ workers’ last stand in war on working from home
Like “showing face” in the House of Lords, “coffee badging” refers to the practice of conspicuously clocking in before sneakily leaving shortly after.
February 2024
Biden beats Trump in million-dollar money wars
Joe Biden has more money to spend in the US election campaign than his likely rival Donald Trump, the latest Federal Electoral Commission filings show.
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.
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.
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.
August 2023
England v Spain a battle of money and league development
Sunday’s FIFA World Cup will showcase elite players from two domestic leagues that have become talent hubs for the game.
Four secrets behind England’s run to the final
Just how did England turn themselves into a relentless winning machine that has passed every challenge at this year’s World Cup?
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”.
July 2023
Why Andrew Brown’s latest fund is following Monaco’s royals
The veteran stockpicker is so bearish on Australia’s economy that he’s looking to the powerful dynasties in Europe to drive returns.
June 2023
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.
April 2023
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.
March 2023
Why traders in this $36trn market are certain of a recession
Bond investors are piling into wagers that a US recession is around the corner; Manchester United could sell for more than $9 billion; Chris Minns makes wage rises his first priority; the nine NSW seats still in doubt. See how the day unfolded.
February 2023
Elliott hedge fund, Goldman enter battle for Manchester United
The opening bid from Qatar values the Premier League side at $8.8 billion as Paul Singer’s Elliott Management and Goldman Sachs vie to provide finance for would-be buyers.
January 2023
A-League heavyweight pours cold water on Ronaldo rumour mill
A-League club owner Paul Lederer says no local club could ever have afforded Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese star’s messy exit from Manchester United.
November 2022
Manchester United owners consider selling, Ronaldo exits
The American Glazer family confirms it is looking for outside investors or a potential disposal of the club after 17 contentious years.
August 2022
Musk says he was joking about buying Manchester United
Elon Musk says he was joking about buying English football club Manchester United and isn’t in the market for any sports teams.
December 2021
Aussies don’t need to sledge, pity is even worse
The final indignity for woeful visitors after being outclassed in every department on the cricket field is the sympathy of their hosts off it.