The longest cricket Test lasted nine playing days in 1939. England needed 42 runs to win before a departing ship forced a draw.
Explore 10 of the world’s highest football stadiums, from Peru’s 4,378m Cerro de Pasco to Bolivia’s El Alto, and learn how altitude affects players.
Arizona sold arena naming rights for $27.7m, New Mexico secured $17.4m and NCAA schools expanded sponsorships amid athlete revenue sharing.
Messi helped Inter Miami grow from $56m to $200m in revenue, reach a $1.35bn valuation and win its first MLS Cup before opening Nu Stadium.
Brazil’s SAF law brought major investment to football, but Vasco’s 777 collapse and Botafogo’s ownership dispute exposed new risks by 2026.
Chelsea’s £4.25bn sale led to record transfer spending and UEFA fines, while over £2.6bn in proceeds remained frozen in 2026.
CVC invested €3.5bn in Spanish and French football, but Ligue 1’s TV crisis and AC Milan’s refinancing reveal private equity’s risks.
FIFA hid stadium sponsors at the 2026 World Cup, including SoFi and Levi’s. See how naming rights work and why one blackout went viral.
UEFA’s 70% squad-cost rule led to nearly €70m in announced fines in 2026. See how it works and why Aston Villa and Strasbourg were hit.
Saudi Arabia’s PIF sponsored ATP and WTA rankings, lost the Riyadh Finals in 2026 and secured a new Masters 1000 potentially starting in 2028.
