All articles by Jonathan Rest

Orlando pitching for invite to soccer’s biggest party

Jason Siegel, the man spearheading Orlando’s 2026 World Cup host city bid, tells Jonathan Rest why experience and collaboration are…
Chiliz is coming to US major leagues with $50m to spend

Chiliz, the blockchain-based fan engagement platform, is eyeing partnerships with major US sports franchises after opening an office in New…
Ajax want to sell own international rights but would cede some domestic TV money

Ajax, the Dutch soccer giants, want to break the collective sales agreement in the Eredivisie and market their international rights…
StarTimes financial woes surface as BeIN issues winding up order

By Jonathan RestStarTimes, the Chinese-owned pay-television operator in sub-Saharan Africa, is facing the threat of a winding up order after…
Bundesliga’s warning to rivals: Rights talks are tougher than ever

Bundesliga International chief executive Robert Klein talks Jonathan Rest through the German top flight's global broadcast picture in a brutal…

In the Boardroom with The Advisor

Priced out of their home market and with cash to burn, US professional investors are readying their assault on European…
In the Boardroom with Fortuna Sittard

There’s an old adage about team ownership in sport. Want to make a small fortune? Start with a large one. Isitan Gün…
In the Boardroom with Nashville SC

The band played the hits, the crowd screamed in appreciation, singing along, arms flaying around in unison. This was Nashville…
Major League Success

Last weekend, Major League Soccer turned 25. To much fanfare and celebration, Nashville SC and Inter Miami took to the…
In the Boardroom with Brentford FC

On and off the pitch, Brentford FC are getting “Premier League-ready.” With two-thirds of the season gone, the west London…