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One of the world’s biggest tech investors has bought a 10% stake in Manchester City’s owners, valuing the group at nearly £4 billion.
We interviewed 12 female head coaches working in all levels of English football. Gender discrimination and sexism were only two of the reasons women don’t reach top spots.
As smartphone uptake and connectivity grows in Africa, so does the often unhealthy trend of young people betting on sports using their phones.
The African Cup of Nations is the continent’s premier soccer tournament - but it’s not being broadcast on TV as usual. Behind the blackout is a tale of court rulings and sour deals.
When England played a football match against Germany in 1938, the players were ordered to perform a Nazi salute.
Since 2005 there has been a dramatic increase in gambling sponsorship of sport in the UK, prompting critics to call time on self-regulation in the industry.
getonside 2023 is Australia’s fourth time bidding for the women’s world cup, but the campaign feels brand new. With the sport’s growing popularity – and equal pay for the women – is this our chance?
A data scholar explains why playing at home doesn’t provide the boost that it once did.
If artificial intelligence can amaze us with its prowess, there are many areas where it falls flat when compared to human and animal intelligence.
Same old rape myths, same old victim blaming.
Online abuse and institutional racism are ruining the beautiful game.
The AFL Grand Final is more than a physical contest between professional athletes: it is a day we collectively make meaning, and create culture.
Research has shown that betting advertisements can have a huge effect on young people, so why are gambling companies still allowed to sponsor sports?
Women’s football has made great strides, but when it comes it comes to media coverage, governance or funding, female athletes still suffer greatly from gender bias.
Cantona was right to raise concerns about the future, says an expert on transhumanism.
The English Football League has no formal obligation to fans, even though its entire existence depends on them.
Technology in sport is a constant source of controversy as players and officials struggle to keep up.
Football coaches can improve their chances of winning tournaments by choosing a team based on a unique combination of factors.
The real cost of footballs transfer markets: how fake agents traffic African boys with dreams of playing in Europe’s biggest leagues.
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