Martyn Ziegler

The venue for the 2030 World Cup final may become a source of tension, with Morocco pushing hard to host the match despite initial expectations it would be played at Real Madrid’s Bernabéu stadium.

The Premier League is taking its domestic TV rights to market for the first time in nearly six years, and the outcome of this auction will have significant impacts on clubs, broadcasters and, not least, fans.

Fifa should abandon the traditional bidding processes for World Cups and instead have a strategic plan that assesses which potential host is the biggest cash generator

Growing unrest at Lord’s means it will be a busy year ahead for Mark Nicholas, the new club president

Former rower, the British Olympic Association’s vice-chairwoman, is seen as the favourite to succeed Sir Hugh Robertson after Paris Games

Football League concerned that move could impact attendances, while government suggests WSL should be compensated if no agreement can be reached

England footballers Millie Bright, Mary Earps and Lauren Hemp receive honours with Stuart Broad, Stuart Hogg, Jeff Stelling and Peter Shilton also recognised

Increased match-day income and concerts at new stadium help Spurs overtake Chelsea, while Real Madrid leapfrog Manchester City at top of Deloitte’s Football Money League

Increased match-day income and concerts at new stadium help Spurs overtake Chelsea, while Real Madrid leapfrog Manchester City at top of Deloitte’s Football Money League

Club did not have front-of-shirt sponsor to start this season and expiring Infinite Athlete deal presents problems for owners Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly