All articles by Tariq Saleh

Tariq is news editor at Sportcal. He specializes in sponsorship deals and media rights in soccer, basketball, and tennis.

Kings League promotes Muoser to lead US launch

Kings League, the digital-focused seven-a-side international soccer competition, has named David Muoser as its managing director in the US as…
Rai confirms free-to-air rights deal for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Italian public-service broadcaster Rai has finalized a deal to secure exclusive, multi-platform free-to-air rights in the country to soccer's 2026 FIFA…
Deal Focus: Chelsea continue short-term shirt sponsorships with IFS deal

The dealEnglish Premier League soccer giants Chelsea have named IFS as their shirt sponsor for the remainder of the 2025-26…
Winter Olympics delivers record audience for European FTA broadcasters

Member broadcasters of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) delivered record viewership for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games across…
TKO exceeds guidance for 2025, forecasts over $5bn revenue in 2026

TKO Group, the Endeavor-controlled ownership vehicle of MMA promotion UFC and wrestling promotion WWE, has suffered a small drop in…

Mercury13 co-founder Reynal steps down

Mercury13, the women’s soccer-focused investment group, has announced the departure of co-founder, co-CEO, and figurehead, Victoire Cogevina Reynal. The multi-club…
US Soccer and Veritone renew; MLS begins Garber succession plan

Artificial intelligence firm Veritone has renewed its partnership with the US Soccer governing body to license all audiovisual content for…
DAZN and Sky keep CEV Champions League rights in Italy

DAZN, the international sports streaming service, pay-TV heavyweight Sky Italia have renewed their deal to show European volleyball’s top-tier CEV Champions…
Chelsea bring in AI firm IFS as shirt sponsor through end of season

AI software company IFS will feature on the front of Chelsea’s shirts for the remainder of the 2025-26 season as…
MSG explores move to spin off Knicks, Rangers

Madison Square Garden Sports (MSG Sports), the professional sports company that owns several franchises, has approved a plan to explore…