soccer

David Beckham has reemerged in the headlines after Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) released a new documentary series about Beckham and his wife, Victoria Beckham. Beckham was once one of the world’s best soccer players, leading teams like Manchester United, Real Madrid and more.  Beckham...

Streaming companies have increased their attention on the sports media market with several of the companies landing rights to major sporting events like Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) being the home of “Thursday Night Football.” Along with airing live games, streaming companies are...

In 2022, Elon Musk completed a $44 billion acquisition of social media platform Twitter. Rumors also came out that Musk was interested in buying one of the biggest soccer teams in the world, something that proved to be false. A small soccer team is now seeking Musk’s attention after Musk-...

The kickoff of the National Football League's 2023 season could be a big catalyst for sports betting companies like DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG), which just reported second quarter financial results. DraftKings CEO Jason Robins told Benzinga that bets on soccer and women’s sports are...

One of the biggest sports announcements of 2023 happened recently with news that soccer superstar Lionel Messi is set to join Major League Soccer (MLS) team Inter Miami for the upcoming season. Before he plays a single game, Messi is already having a huge impact on Inter Miami and MLS. What...

There's another proposed "super league" in soccer poised to net a sizable financial boost — this time in Africa, courtesy of Saudi Arabia. The Guardian reports the Confederation of African Football is in talks with Saudi Arabia on a $200 million deal to support the new African...

Reports earlier this week indicated that the Glazer family is close to securing minority investment in Manchester United — thus maintaining majority control of the club. Nevertheless, one of the finalists to buy the team outright is still confident he'll succeed. Sheikh ­Jassim bin...

Matchday, a Web3 company focused on creating casual soccer video games, announced it raised $21 million in a seed funding round. The funds will be used to develop games that will appeal to the massive fan base of the sport. One of Matchday's investors is Play Time, an investment...

Billionaire Elon Musk made sports headlines in August 2022 with a tweet that he was buying English Premier League team Manchester United. Musk said the tweet was a joke, but new reports indicate that he may be taking a closer look at the team. Here’s the latest on the potential sale...

Manchester United PLC (NYSE: MANU) shares are rising in Tuesday's after-hours session following reports Qatari investors would make a bid for the football club within days. What To Know: According to a Daily Mail report, Manchester United was expected to receive a...

Given the nickname O Rei (The King) at an early age, soccer star Pelé is considered one of the greatest to ever play the sport. Recognized as a leader for soccer in Brazil, the United States and at several World Cup tournaments, Pelé remains one of the few who can be considered the...

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is now entering the metaverse. The AFA oversees the national soccer league. In a bid to provide its customers the opportunity to enter the metaverse to enjoy the benefits of a closer relationship with teams and well-known players, the AFA has...

Shortly before the 2022 World Cup was to start in Qatar, it was announced beer would be banned from stadiums, a move that potentially angered key tournament sponsor Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD). While it didn’t generate the sales push it likely was hoping for, Anheuser-Bush InBev (AB...

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain and also represents the Argentina Men's National Team as the most capped players for his country. Here are five things you might not know about Lionel Messi. 1. Hormone Deficiency: Most people who have watched Messi play...

The 2022 World Cup is nearing its end, with the 32 competing teams narrowed down to two that will compete to lift the trophy. Here’s a look at the two finalists, how they got to the big game, betting odds and additional storylines ahead of the game. How to Watch: The 2022 World Cup Finals...