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This latest partnership brings together two globally recognised brands with a shared focus on innovation, performance and continuous improvement.Over the course of the partnership, the club will integrate the SAS® Customer Intelligence 360 platform and SAS Viya – enabling greater efficiency and insight across marketing automation, campaign management and data-led decision-making.SAS has been at the forefront of analytics for nearly five decades. Founded in 1976, the company has grown to become one of the most respected names in data and AI marketing automation, helping organisations across every major industry make faster, smarter and more informed decisions.With a reputation built on…
Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell has revealed he is stepping down from the club’s board due to “abuse and threats”.The 66-year-old joined Celtic in 2003 as chief executive and held that position for 18 years, before returning in 2023 as non-executive chairman. However, he and other members of the club’s board have faced protests from supporters in recent months who have criticised their transfer activity and the long-term football strategy. Wednesday 17th December 7:00pm During a turbulent spell off the pitch, there was also public questioning of the transfer process by former boss Brendan Rodgers, who resigned in October.An open letter,…
Christmas at home for Matt Bloomfield is a rarity having spent his entire adult life in football but it does not mean time off. Having also visited clubs in the Premier League and Championship since leaving Luton, even reading is research to him.”I have just started Gareth Southgate’s book,” he tells Sky Sports. “I admire the way he conducts himself, how he treats people. I am also reading Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson.” Studying the career of the legendary basketball coach is not about escapism. “All I read about is leadership because I feel like I am learning,” explains Bloomfield.…
For Nathan Broadhead, returning to Wrexham was more of a spiritual return, rather than a literal one.”I moved from here to Everton when I was 10 for about ten grand so it was too long ago to feel like a full homecoming,” Broadhead tells Sky Sports. “I didn’t expect to come back, especially with where the club was when I left. The club has gone through the leagues like I’ve never seen before. “My parents still live about an hour and a half away, more north towards Bangor. I’m kind of from the middle of nowhere really.”From a £10k sale…
Dec 17, 2025, 09:53 AM ETUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned Roman Abramovich that “the clock is ticking” for him to donate the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea to Ukraine.Starmer told MPs on Wednesday that ministers have issued a licence allowing the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea to be transferred to a new foundation for humanitarian causes in Ukraine.He said: “My message to Abramovich is this: the clock is ticking.”Honour the commitment you made and pay up now, and if you don’t, we are prepared to go to court so every penny reaches those whose lives have…
Dec 17, 2025, 09:43 AM ETBruno Fernandes has said he would like to play in Spain or Italy once he leaves Manchester United.The Portugal international, whose contract with United expires in June 2027, turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal in the summer.In a two-part interview with Portuguese station Canal 11, Fernandes said United wanted him to go to Al Hilal, but in part two that aired on Wednesday, he said he wants to remain at the club.”I’ve always said that I want to remain in a place for as long as I’m wanted,” he…
Inter Miami CF on Wednesday signed forward Luis Suárez to a new contract through the 2026 MLS season.Suárez joined Inter Miami in December 2023 on a one-year contract, before deciding to extend the deal through the 2025 MLS season.The extension, however, expired following the team’s participation in MLS Cup on Dec. 6.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedInter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said Suárez would be the one to decide his fate at the club, with the possibility of a new contract at his disposal if he chose to stay for an additional year.”Luis Suárez is a legend of football, he is one of…
Macclesfield forward Ethan McLeod has died after being involved in a car accident while travelling home from a match, the club have confirmed.The 21-year-old was travelling back from a National League North match away at Bedford Town on Tuesday night when he was involved in an accident on the M1.McLeod came through the ranks at Wolves before leaving the club in the 2024/25 season. That season, he had spells at Rushall and Stourbridge before joining Macclesfield.A club statement read: “Ethan was an incredibly talented and well-respected member of our first team squad, who had his whole life ahead of him.”But…
World Cup glory will be worth a record $50 million in prize money to the national association of the winning team at next year’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada after FIFA confirmed a financial pot of $727m will be shared between the 48 competing nations.The buildup to the 2026 World Cup has been overshadowed by controversy over ticket prices for the games, with FIFA forced to cut prices for a small number of tickets due to a backlash from supporters across the globe.Argentina received $42m from FIFA for their 2022 World Cup win. Shaun Botterill – FIFA/FIFA via…
Dec 17, 2025, 08:00 AM ETThe 2025 Apertura final featured the longest penalty shootout in Liga MX history. Yuri CORTEZ / AFP via Getty ImagesIn Mexico on Sunday, the 2025 Torneo Apertura final between Toluca and Tigres was decided by the longest penalty shootout in Liga MX history, with 24 spot kicks taken. But that marathon was still not even half as long as the world record for the longest shootout.Toluca won the Apertura title after beating Tigres 9-8 on penalties, with 17 scored and seven missed in the shootout which went on for so long that the two goalkeepers were…