Japanese companies, once major World Cup sponsors, have disappeared from the event due to a shift to B2B business and the burden of the weak yen. Their absence has been filled by companies from the Middle East, South Korea, and China.
President Trump is hosting a UFC event at the White House on his birthday, attracting donors and lobbyists. Sponsorship packages cost over $1 million, with political consultants advising clients to buy them. Top fighters like Jon Jones and Conor McGregor were unavailable, with McGregor's eligibility questioned due to anti-doping rules and past controversies.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned football clubs, including Premier League teams, against sponsorship deals with unauthorized crypto and trading firms, citing risks to fans and potential legal liabilities for clubs.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has warned football clubs, including Premier League teams, about sponsorship deals with unauthorized crypto businesses, citing risks to fans and potential breaches of financial laws.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has cautioned top football clubs against signing sponsorship deals with unauthorized international financial firms, particularly crypto and trading platforms, warning that these firms may be targeting unsuspecting fans and breaching UK laws.
Red Roses are reaping rewards of investment with call for others to follow their lead to increase jeopardyA world record winning streak stretched to 36 matches, no defeats in the Six Nations since 2018 and none at all since the 2022 Rugby World Cup final: England’s dominance of women’s rugby is undeniable but is it bad for the game?Before addressing that question as England prepare for their penultimate 2026 Six Nations match against Italy in Parma on Saturday, another needs to be answered – why are the world champions so dominant? The simple answer is the investment made by the Rugby Football Union. Of course the big player pool and talent play a huge part but they have been able to develop professionally since full-time contracts were announced in 2018. Alongside they have invested in marketing, getting sponsorships and gradually building crowds by showcasing the team across the country. Continue reading...
Two Lanarkshire businessmen who publicly projected success through sponsorships and luxury branding were unmasked as organisers of an £11 million cocaine trafficking network after EncroChat messages exposed their operation. Despite maintaining a respectable corporate image, greed and excess drove their criminal enterprise. Their prison sentences reinforce a warning: organised crime eventually collapses under scrutiny, regardless of wealth, image or influence.
