BeIN Sports continue as Serie A broadcast partners

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Round 1 of Italy’s Serie A kicked off with beIN Sports Australia showcasing the opening round, and will continue to do so for the rest of the 2021/22 season and beyond.

A last-minute agreement on the eve of the campaign saw matches broadcast as per normal last weekend. An extension to the media rights agreement will ensure that beIN Sports remain as the exclusive home of Italian football in Australia until 2024.

Established in 2012, beIN Sports is a global network of sports channels owned and operated by the Qatari media group beIN.

Serie A fans will relish the opportunity to watch one of the most successful and most-watched leagues in the world live and exclusively on beIN Sports. In addition, the return of greater crowds in stadiums across Italy will make for an even greater viewing experience for Australian-based fans.

The deal will see the likes of European giants Juventus, Roma, Lazio, Internazionale, AC Milan, Napoli and recent high-flyers Atalanta battling it out each week to reach the summit of Italian football.

Serie A has attracted some of the world’s top talent over the past seasons, with marquee signings like Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala, Ciro Immobile, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez all on display in recent seasons.

The continuation of Serie A’s agreement reaffirms beIN Sports as the home of the top four European leagues in Australia.

beIN SPORTS’ football rights portfolio in Australia includes LaLiga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, EFL, SPFL, and the Carabao Cup – alongside international tennis and rugby tournaments.

beIN SPORTS is available in Australia via the Kayo, Foxtel, Fetch and beIN SPORTS CONNECT platforms.

Mike Kerr, Managing Director of beIN Asia-Pacific, was delighted to have secured Serie A for a further three seasons from 2021/22.

“With the extension of Serie A’s rights in Australia, we are proud to be the trusted broadcast partner for Italy’s top flight across the Asia-Pacific region. Serie A complements our incredible portfolio of European football in one of our most valuable markets, Australia,” he said.

“We are pleased that fans can continue watching the best Italian clubs and talent on beIN SPORTS. As the leading pan-regional sports broadcaster in the region, we aim to work alongside our affiliate partners to grow audiences and provide a compelling sports experience across all screens.”

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Manchester City Charges Put Financial Governance Under Spotlight

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Manchester City’s reported guilty verdict on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges has created a major business and administration challenge for the club. An independent commission reportedly reached its findings after a lengthy hearing into alleged financial-rule breaches between 2009 and 2018 last week.

The Premier League has not confirmed the verdict publicly, while City says the process remains ongoing and is expected to appeal. The next decision could have significant financial consequences.

No punishment has been announced; however, potential sanctions include a points deduction, financial penalties and/or expulsion from the Premier League, all of which would have significant and varied financial impact. The club must continue operating while it awaits the commission’s full decision and any appeal process, which could affect recruitment, player contracts, budgets and long-term investment decisions.

City generates substantial income through broadcasting, commercial partnerships and matchday operations – as of 2026, Manchester City’s revenue sits at $1.56 billion (894 million pounds). A significant change to the club’s Premier League status could therefore affect several revenue streams at once.

Commercial partners will also be watching the next weeks closely, and must assess how any sanction could affect their association with the club. City’s global commercial operation has become an important part of its business model during its period of sustained success. Other Premier League clubs have discussed potential compensation claims linked to the alleged breaches. Any successful claims would create another financial liability for City beyond a league sanction.

City has consistently denied wrongdoing and says it has respected due process, and its expected appeal means the forthcoming sanctions may not represent the final outcome. That leaves the club managing two priorities at once: defending its position through the regulatory process, and protecting its commercial and operational stability.

For the Premier League, the case also tests the strength of its financial regulations. The final sanction, and any appeal that follows, will shape the financial and administrative consequences for Manchester City and could influence how clubs approach financial compliance in the future.

Queensland Football Convention adds high-profile speakers to 2026 lineup

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The 2026 Queensland Football Convention has expanded its speaker lineup. Robbie Kruse, Emma McKeon, Jon Moss and Tony Wilson are joining previously confirmed headliner Mark Bosnich. The four new additions will bring experience from football, elite sport, refereeing and high performance to the two-day convention at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 10th and 11th of October.

Bosnich was announced in August as the event’s featured speaker. The former Socceroo and Premier League goalkeeper will take part in an exclusive Q&A covering his career, life in football and the pathways available to Australia’s next generation of players. Robbie Kruse adds another strong football voice to the program. Queensland’s most-capped Socceroo will share lessons from a career that took him from local football to the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions League. Now working in coaching and player development, Kruse will focus on pathways, talent development and the challenge of making the step into elite football.

McKeon – Australia’s most decorated Olympian – will bring a different perspective in exploring the principles behind high performance. Her session will cover teamwork, resilience, goal setting and the value of small improvements when competing at the highest level.

Former Premier League referee and current-Football Australia Head of Referees Jon Moss will also return, examining the relationship between coaches and match officials. He will focus on communication, mutual respect and collaboration, while also looking at the future of refereeing in Australia and the role coaches and clubs can play in supporting officials.

Tony Wilson, founder of Performance Lab, completes the newly announced group. As keynote speaker, Wilson will examine mindset, leadership, culture and resilience, drawing on his work with elite athletes, teams and organisations across Australia and the United States. The expanded program gives coaches, administrators and football professionals access to perspectives from across the sporting landscape.

The Queensland Football Convention will take place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The convention takes place from the 9th to the 11th of October.

To purchase tickets to the 2026 Queensland Football Convention, click the link here.

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