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Elton John’s farewell concerts on track to set all-time global touring record

Having completed the final Australian dates of his multi-year goodbye tour at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night, and now heading to perform three shows in New Zealand, it…

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Jan 24, 2023 Entertainment / Finance / Venues /

 
 

Cristiano Ronaldo move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr to prompt a new era in Asian football

The arrival of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr has been predicted as being a game changer for the game in Asia. With Al-Nassr announcing the signing of…

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Jan 4, 2023 Finance / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla becomes second naming rights partner of Australia’s World Tour cycling team

As of 1st January 2023, Australia’s World Tour cycling team, GreenEDGE Cycling, has been named ‘Team Jayco AlUla’ following the elevation of Royal Commission for AlUla -…

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Jan 2, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Events / Finance / Sport /

 
 

Sport Singapore completes takeover of nation’s Sports Hub

Government agency Sport Singapore (SportSG) has officially taken over the Singapore Sports Hub from SportsHub Pte Ltd (SHPL), managers of the 35-hectare sports and lifestyle precinct that…

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Dec 12, 2022 ByNigel Benton Entertainment / Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Sunrate announces strategic partnership with Agoda

FinTech company and global payment and treasury management platform Sunrate, has entered into a partnership with Agoda. The partnership is announced one month after ITB Asia 2022, where…

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Nov 24, 2022 Finance / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

FIFA reveals record US$7.5 billion revenue for Qatar 2022 cycle

World football governing body FIFA has reported record revenues of US$7.5 billion during the four-year commercial cycle leading up to the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Revealing its earnings to…

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Nov 21, 2022 Finance / Marketing / Retail / Sport /

 
 

Sporting properties impacted by collapse of cryptocurrency firm

Sporting leagues, teams and stars may shy away from long-term deals with crypto firms to minimise their risks after troubled crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy protection in the USA…

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Nov 16, 2022 Finance / Legal / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

International Olympic Committee executives arrive in Australia to agree broadcast rights for Brisbane Olympics

The broadcasting rights for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games are set to be agreed this week with an International Olympics Committee (IOC) contingent in Sydney to discuss details. According…

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Nov 14, 2022 Events / Finance / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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