FIFA seeks single host for two Women’s World Cups

Football’s biggest event owner wants one country to host both Women’s World Cup in 2019 and U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2018
Olympic effect triggers interest in hosting Rugby Sevens

An unprecedented number of nations have expressed interest in hosting Rugby Sevens events since the sport’s Olympic inclusion
Big names announced for Soccerex Asian Forum

Moya Dodd, Winston Lee and Ossie Ardiles will speak at Soccerex event in Jordan on 13-14 May
SPORTELAsia ends on a high

The world sports media content convention reports growth in Asia and announces move back to North America
Doha to host 2015 Asian Youth Athletics Championships

The Asian Athletics Association (AAA) has launched a new Youth event to boost the sport in Asia
Brazil World Cup stadium suffers storm damage

Belo Horizonte’s Mineirao stadium roof breaks as FIFA’s Jerome Valcke questions the readiness of other World Cup venues
Wembley Stadium strikes unprecedented brand partnership with EE

High tech communications firm EE is now Wembley Stadium’s first ever lead brand partner
PwC renews SportAccord Convention gold partnership

The auditing firm tasked with advising Sochi 2014 has teamed up with SportAccord Convention once more
Qatar to invest $45bn in tourism beyond World Cup

The 2022 World Cup host is targeting 7 million visitors a year by 2030 in a bid to diversify the national economy
SportAccord Convention signs Macau as Gold Partner

Macau Sport Development Board has renewed its seven-year partnership with SportAccord Convention for the 2014 edition