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Formula 1's luxury makeover is about more than champagne

Formula 1 is increasingly selling luxury, a shift prominently displayed at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix. Moët & Chandon, in its second year as title sponsor under LVMH's…

FIFA’s respectful evolution: Honoring faith on the global stage

FIFA has implemented a significant policy change, ensuring that Man of the Match trophies and award backdrops are free of alcoholic branding. This move respects the religious…

Friendly fire: Puma’s fanwear for Côte d’Ivoire is bright, but not so much as to induce a headache.

Stripes, swooshes get the boot at Afcon’s kit contest

The battle for Africa’s national shirt market has taken a new turn, with some of the raciest designs coming from continental brands

Gambling sponsorship for Premier League clubs to change

Front-of-shirt sponsorship deals with gambling companies will cease from 2026/27 onwards

Lionel Messi’s move this week to Paris St Germain was a victory for Big Oil over Big Loyalty.

Screen Grab: Where were Messi’s friends when the chips were down?

From Leo to Rassie to Mourinho, the art of the endorsement commercial is in laughably bad shape

Making the most of mentors

Young academics need mentors and sponsors

New lecturers and researchers need guidance on achieving targets, or risk being thrown into the deep end without being taught how to swim

Aiming high: Making a living from football requires early investment, whether you grew up playing with makeshift goalposts in dusty fields or in fancy urban Soccer School franchises. (Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Development football’s icky years

Where do you sign up to make a living doing what comes naturally on the playground.