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Oct - Dec 2005

Last updated 15 October 2005

  • Concerns about greed in football grow. 1 and 2

  • Football sales boost Adidas.

  • Profile of Flavio Briatore – owner of the Benetton F1 team.

  • Is Real Madrid the biggest money makers in football? 1 and 2

  • The big football turn-off debated. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

  • Bundesliga clubs to demand cash for releasing players.

  • Jul - Sep 2005

  • Threat of financial ruin breeds culture of fear in English Premier League.

  • Too much football on TV – why is the Premier League in decline?

  • Are Chelsea killing English football?

  • English cricketers to cash in on their success?

  • Is Roman Abramovich behind the proposed takeover of Aston Villa?

  • Fans debate the apparent demise of the Premier League.

  • Where did England’s football crowds go? 1 and 2

  • Despite Ashes victory, English cricket remains in an unhealthy state.

  • Russian group to buy Aston Villa? 1 and 2

  • Nike records massive profits rise.

  • Toyota to build a second F1 wind tunnel.

  • NASCAR announces plans for grassroots development.

  • Arsenal makes record profits.

  • Will West Ham United be taken over?

  • English football suffers as ticket prices scare fans.

  • Volkswagen acquires South African football team.

  • Malcolm Glazer analysed.

  • Premier League football clubs spend big in Europe.

  • Who is the NFL’s richest?

  • London's Olympic agenda.

  • Women's football season begins in disarray.

  • Family at war – Adolf and Rudolph Dassler create Puma/Adidas contest.

  • What does the future hold for European football?

  • English football anticipates financial windfall as five clubs enter Champions League draw.

  • Are markets in the Far East falling out of love with European football? 1 and 2

  • Public expresses concern about the influence of ‘money men’ on sport.

  • Chelsea bid to oust the old order in English football.

  • Speculation rife that Newcastle United is a takeover target. 1 and 2

  • Hutchison denies having an interest in F1 acquisition.

  • Newcastle United shares rise on takeover talk.

  • Hutchison to buy Formula One for $1 billion?

  • Minardi F1 team still up for sale but no one is buying.

  • Now Jordan F1 team commits to a future in the sport.

  • Are Major League Soccer players worth what they are paid?

  • F1 fans will be asked to vote on F1 qualifying format.

  • Michelin start refunding US GP spectators.

  • The extent of Italy’s football finance problems revealed.

  • FIA drops charges against Indiana rebel Seven.

  • NHL lock could finally be at an end.

  • Michelin hoping to absolved of responsibility in wake of Indiana debacle.

  • Max Moseley makes technical concessions in attempt to bring F1 back together. 1 and 2

  • Is the NHL lock-out set to end? 1 and 2

  • Total Network Solutions – origins of the challengers to Champions League title holders.

  • Do the bad guys of sport have a negative impact on the bottom line?

  • The BBC considers issues relating to London’s hosting of the 2012 Olympics.

  • Change in sports for London 2012. Out and In?

  • Breakdown of 2012 vote.

  • 'Why London won the Olympic race'.

  • EU seeks to boost sports participation.

  • Will the Glazer’s be given a break at Manchester United?

  • Glazer’s vow to stump up Manchester United transfer cash.

  • REFERENCE MATERIAL
      Background on those involved with Manchester United and the hostile bid.