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insidersport.com | Kieran O'Connor
From sponsorships to industry-wide announcements, Insider Sport has you covered when it comes to the world of esports. This week’s edition highlights the latest developments in the esports sector, including Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois entering into a partnership with Hull-based esports and sports hub Federation of Sport.
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insidersport.com | Kieran O'Connor
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has strengthened its fight against match-fixing by extending its partnership with Sportradar’s Integrity and Regulatory Services. Starting with the 2025 season, the renewed agreement aims to build on the already declining number of suspicious matches in the country. Ednaldo Rodrigues, President of the CBF, stated that strengthening the integrity of Brazilian football is a “priority”.
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insidersport.com | Kieran O'Connor
FC Barcelona icon Andrés Iniesta will star in the FedEx Champions of Business list, a campaign designed to highlight businesses shaping the future of football. Iniesta is joined by Dan Vines, SVP of Sales at FedEx Europe, and Bex Smith, a former footballer, business founder, and CEO. The trio will hear the stories of selected businesses, learning how each has contributed to transforming the sport off the pitch.
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insidersport.com | Kieran O'Connor
Insider Sport’s Matchday Programme offers a personal look at what sporting moments and figures have inspired industry stakeholders. Through candid reflections, the programme delves into the stories behind the inspirations that have shaped their perspectives and fuelled their passion for sports.
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insidersport.com | Kieran O'Connor
Barcelona S.C., one of Ecuador’s largest football clubs, has announced online gambling company 1xBet as its main sponsor in a deal that runs through 2027. As part of the agreement, the 1xBet logo will appear on both the club’s match and training kits. The company will also benefit from branding around Barcelona S.C.’s home ground at the Banco Pichincha Stadium.
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insidersport.com | Kieran O'Connor
Manchester United has revealed that Jean-Claude Blanc has stepped down from his role as Director but will still play an active role at the club. The Premier League club confirmed on Monday that Blanc has left his position as a Director, which saw the Frenchman represent the Red Devils at Premier League and European Clubs’ Association meetings. However, he will remain a key figure in the bid to revive the club’s fortunes after a struggling season.
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insidersport.com | Kieran O'Connor
Birmingham City has become the latest English club to partner with Amazon Prime to produce a new behind-the-scenes documentary. Although the documentary is currently untitled, it will follow the Blues’ journey to promotion this season, with a special focus on the influence of NFL icon and Birmingham City minority owner, Tom Brady. The series will be produced by Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders and a lifelong supporter of the club.
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flipboard.com | Kieran O'Connor
2 hours agoHuila, Colombia - April 09, 2025 This is the dramatic moment a woman chased her husband through the streets wearing nothing but a white bedsheet after allegedly being caught cheating. Footage shows the distraught exposed wife running after her partner after reportedly being found with another man in a hotel in Huila, Colombia, on April 9. She is seen crying and pleading with her husband, trying to talk things out while grabbing onto him as he walks away.
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insidersport.com | Kieran O'Connor
Brazil’s Palmeiras has become the first South American football club to enter the Roblox gaming universe. Through the launch of Palmeiras Bloxverse, the club aims to engage with a younger demographic of fans. Players will gain access to a virtual city, participate in interactive activities, such as themed mini-games, and have access to the Palmeiras Trophy Room.
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2 weeks ago | 
insidersport.com | Kieran O'Connor
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has teamed up with Hollywood director Matthew Vaughn to launch the independent film studio, UV Marv. The studio has already begun operations, with Variety reporting that two action films have been completed and a third is “actively in development”. While details about these movies are still under wraps, information on the first film is expected to be released soon.
