Following today’s news (Monday May 9) that the Todd Boehly led consortium will take over Chelsea FC; Conrad Wiacek, Head of Sport Analysis at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “With the consortium led by LA Dodgers owner Todd Boehly likely to complete the purchase of Chelsea in the coming weeks […]

Following today’s news (10 March) that Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government; Conrad Wiacek, Head of Sport Analysis at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Sanctions placed on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich by the UK government casts a shadow over Chelsea’s many commercial agreements, including its $52.5 million […]

Following the news that F1 has removed Sochi from its racing calendar and Haas has terminated its title sponsorship with Uralkali; Jake Kemp, Sport Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The Russia-Ukraine situation is having seismic consequences on global sport, F1 included. One of the most notable changes is […]

Following the news that the blockchain platform Tezos will be Manchester United’s new training kit partner, Conrad Wiacek, Head of Sport Analysis at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Prior to 2021, many cryptocurrency deals within sport were either low value or short-term; but crypto brands are now making a play […]

Following the news that the social media engagement platform IQONIQ, which had several partnerships with leading European soccer clubs, is in liquidation; Patrick Kinch, Sport Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The cryptocurrency market has been heavily engaged in European soccer over the past 18 to 24 months, with […]