Brentford to seek permission for six concerts at stadium May 27, 2026 Premier League side Brentford wants to stage “up to six” concerts each year as clubs look to diversify their revenue streams. The 17,250-capacity G-Tech Community Stadium has been home to the Bees since a move from west London’s iconic Griffin Park in 2020. Now Brentford, who finished ninth in the Premier League this season, are [...]
Commonwealth Games King’s Baton Relay hits the City streets May 27, 2026 Paternoster Square basked in the May sunshine on Tuesday for the arrival of the King’s Baton Relay. The event marks a key ceremonial moment ahead of this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Each of the participating nations have received a personalised relay baton, with Team England launching their relay in Canada. The [...]
West Ham face exodus threat amid 50 per cent cut to player wages May 27, 2026 West Ham’s players will be hit with a 50 per cent wage cut after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed. City PM understands that a relegation decrease clause is written into all player contracts, a factor that will make retaining their star players difficult as the club attempts to rebuild a squad capable [...]
Fifa World Cup under drone terrorism threat, security experts warn May 26, 2026 Fifa World Cup organisers will be on alert amid fears domestic terror cells could surface at next month’s tournament, security experts have warned. The quadrennial tournament heads to North America next month for its next iteration – spanning 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico – and keeping the millions of attending fans [...]
Embassy officials praise Arsenal ahead of ‘Visit Rwanda Champions League final’ May 26, 2026 The High Commission of Rwanda this week congratulated Arsenal on their Premier League title days before a Visit Rwanda partnership concludes at the Champions League final. The Gunners won their first domestic title in 22 years and lifted the Premier League trophy on Sunday. This weekend they have the chance to add a Champions League [...]
VVV Sports eyes Nasdaq listing after £5m raise for US expansion May 26, 2026 London-listed VVV Sports, believed to be the only public pure-play vehicle for investing in padel and pickleball, is planning to join Nasdaq later this year. The company, founded by British entrepreneur Jonathan Rowland, will retain its place on the Aquis stock exchange but is seeking a dual listing as it expands its US footprint. Before [...]
West Ham United relegation to cost London taxpayers millions May 25, 2026 West Ham United’s relegation from the Premier League to the Championship will cost London taxpayers millions with the capital losing a top flight club once again. West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur went into Sunday’s final round of matches knowing one of them would be relegated and, despite a 3-0 win over Leeds United, it [...]
Premier League’s new financial rules will have winners and losers May 25, 2026 Incoming Squad Coast Ratio rules across the Premier League will breed a new wave of winners and losers, experts have warned. The conclusion of the Premier League season on Sunday – which saw champions Arsenal lift their first title in 22 years – aligned with the end of Profit and Sustainability Rules, where teams could [...]
Could LIV Golf really file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy? May 25, 2026 The potential bankruptcy of LIV Golf could see players leverage their power to take over the isolated business, according to experts. The rebel golf league, featuring the likes of Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, has reportedly begun bankruptcy plans after its Saudi Arabian backers – the Public Investment Fund – confirmed that they’ll cease funding [...]
I’m a Manchester United fan and marketing expert but Arsenal are cool May 25, 2026 Arsenal’s long-awaited success on and off the field has been earned with smart, patient planning, says Pitch founder (and Man Utd supporter) Henry Chappell. As a Manchester United fan since before the Fergie years, Arsenal’s march to Premier League glory and a Champions League final is a tough watch. And it’s just as hard to [...]
