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Qatar signed up McAteer as ambassador to ‘dispel the myths’ about the country

The former Republic of Ireland winger was enlisted to promote the Middle East country’s hosting of the World Cup, in an attempt to counter negative coverage on human rights issues

Why a US promoter has accused boxing’s heavyweights of putting him on the ropes

In an alleged conspiracy that he says goes all the way to the top of boxing, an up-and-coming boxing promoter has accused alleged crime kingpin Daniel Kinahan of frustrating his efforts to establish himself in the boxing business

Matt Cooper: Ronaldo spat raises questions over who has the bigger brand – superclubs or superstars

The Portuguese superstar is engaged in a war with Manchester United after an interview in which he claimed the club care more about marketing than sport. But the controversy suggests MUFC is no longer even at the top level of business management

Boycott or play ball? Ireland’s football fanatics conflicted as Qatar 2022 kicks off

Controversy over the gulf nation as tournament host, its horrific human rights record and anti-LGBTQ+ stance have left competing teams, fans and media broadcasters in a quandary

Provisional liquidator appointed to Ireland kit supplier over €13m debt

The FAI notified JACC Sports Distributors Ireland this week that it was terminating its contract, causing a creditor to become concerned

Elaine Byrne: GAA needs to take a long, hard look at this growing culture of violence

The sports body must address frequent violent incidents at matches – including children’s games – and the use of language which downplays the behaviour

Players, pundits and sponsors face uncomfortable questions ahead of World Cup

It is too late for meaningful opposition to the Fifa tournament being held in Qatar, but there is still an opportunity for participants to protest against the country’s human rights record

Comment & Analysis

Willie O’Reilly: Time running out for golf rebels to hit paydirt on LIV tour

In spite of luring huge names such as Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson, the Saudi-backed upstart challenging the established PGA tour has yet to convince broadcasters to cover it

Elaine Byrne: Qatar’s appalling record corrupts joy and celebration of World Cup

From the thousands of migrant workers who have died to the second-class status of women, the host country is so problematic it will be almost impossible to watch the football tournament

Money means medals, yes – but it also means ‘value alignment’

For Olympians, receiving state funding means athletes can afford to wait to choose commercial sponsors that truly share their values – which benefits both parties

Editor’s picks: Sit down with the best of our big reads

Our editors handpick the best writing in this week’s Business Post – including the inside story of Budget 2023 and the man who helps Premier League stars with their money

‘I’m not just another fan’: The Kerryman who tells Premier League stars how to manage their money

Patrick Foley, founder of Sonar Financial Services, has helped some of football’s most highly paid players, including Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Héctor Bellerín. He’s willing to have the hard conversations when necessary

Bohemians see balance sheet grow after worldwide demand for football shirts

Strong shirt sales, and membership numbers which are now approaching 2,000, helped the club to another surplus last year

The Big Interview

‘Kane and Sterling have been wearing this device since they were kids’ – Seán O’Connor, StatSports

The co-founder of the rising tech company StatSports spotted the potential of technology to revolutionise performance in sport and the health of athletes. Now his investors include some of the world’s biggest stars

Shamrock Rovers back in black as strong on-field performances drive €400k profit

League of Ireland holders returned to profitability on the back of strong ticket sales and a European run following a loss in 2020 due to the pandemic

Will the All Blacks remain in Foster care?

After a bad run of defeats, Ian Foster bought himself some time with an unexpected win over the Springboks in Johannesburg last weekend – but the knives are still out for New Zealand’s beleaguered rugby head coach

Stream to survive: The sports seeking to emulate F1’s Netflix coup and the risks for those that don’t

From Formula 1 to the Premier League to the PGA Tour, the brains behind top-level sport are seeking out new ways to reach even more viewers, with a slew of fly-on-the-wall docuseries about household names and sporting institutions leading the way

Matt Cooper: How Man Utd’s on-pitch travails could damage the club’s bottom line

Decay is setting in at the once-great Manchester United, with sponsorship deals slipping and a place in elite leagues no longer certain. But to stop the rot, any potential bidder for the club will have to fix more than the football

Can motorsport go green? How rallycross is hoping to prove it can

A new generation of electric cars made their debuts at the recent FIA World Rallycross Championship in Hell, Norway. Could they represent the eco-friendly future of the sport?

Profile: Joel Glazer, the man of mystery holding Man Utd’s purse strings

Joel Glazer is the frontman for his family’s ownership of Manchester United, but his public profile is usually well under the radar. Now, after a disastrous start to the Premier League season, he and his siblings are under pressure like never before