The #sportsbiz Quiz

16 Feb 2024 | Tom Barwick
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Are you a seasoned sports enthusiast with a budding business mind?

Well, every week we’ll be putting your knowledge to the test to find out who is the ultimate #SportsBiz swot.

From the most recent multi-million pound deals to brand endorsements from sporting superstars, you’ll need to have your finger on the pulse of the industry to come out of this quiz with top marks.


RATCLIFFE THROUGH THE DOOR

<p><span style="font-size: 16px">Sir Jim Ratcliffe has officially completed his 27.7% stake acquisition in Manchester United after receiving FA and Premier League approval.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px">Do you know the value of the deal?</span></p>

  • £650m
  • £1bn
  • £1.25bn

THE NEW BOSS

<p><span style="font-size: 16px">In his first official interviews as United co-owner, which major change has Ratcliffe suggested he may make to the club?</span></p>

  • Build a new stadium
  • Change the name of the club
  • Hire a new manager

GAME, SET, MATCH

<p><span style="font-size: 16px">This week, The All England Lawn and Tennis Club (AELTC) confirmed a new official airline partner to The Championships, Wimbledon.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px">The airline in question now sponsors all four of tennis' grand slams.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px">Do you know who it is?</span></p>

  • Emirates
  • Etihad Airways
  • British Airways

THE GRAND SLAMS

<p><span style="font-size: 16px">Emirates will now be looking forward to involvement in all four of tennis' Grand Slams.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px">But can you put the annual Grand Slam schedule in order, starting from the first tournament to take place in a calendar year?</span></p>

  • Australian Open
  • French Open
  • Wimbledon
  • US Open

RACING INTO THE SPORT

<p><span style="font-size: 16px">Hilton and DP World have both renewed their sponsorships deals in Formula 1 this week.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px">But with which team?</span></p>

  • McLaren Racing
  • Red Bull Racing
  • Aston Martin Aramco

IT'S COMING HOME

<p><span style="font-size: 16px">Preparation work has officially begun for the planned redevelopment of Belfast-based Casement Park, the Northern Irish stadium selected to host matches at Euro 2028.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px">Which of the following stadiums has also been selected for the 2028 tournament?</span></p>

  • Stadium of Light
  • Villa Park
  • Emirates Stadium

TNT SIGNING

<p><span style="font-size: 16px">This week, TNT Sports strengthened its rugby portfolio by the securing the rights to which competition?</span></p>

  • HSBC SVNS
  • Betfred Super League
  • Gallagher Premiership Rugby

FOR SALE!

<p><span style="font-size: 16px">This week, a Premier League football club appointed wealth management firm Rothschild as it seeks a £400m valuation for the potential sale of a controlling stake.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px">Do you know who it was?</span></p>

  • Manchester United
  • West Ham United
  • Brentford
  • Crystal Palace

MARATHON EQUALITY

<p><span style="font-size: 16px">This week, the first marathon to offer equal prize money for its wheelchair and able-bodied races was announced. Which UK marathon was it?</span></p>

  • The Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon
  • The London Marathon
  • Liverpool Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon

BULLSEYE

<p><span style="font-size: 16px">Target Darts has released a new range of ‘The Nuke’ products after agreeing a deal with which darts star?</span></p>

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