Chinese businessman Dr Tony Xia succeeds Randy Lerner as chairman of Aston Villa, who were relegated from the Premier League last season.
Tag: business of sport
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Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi says he has sold football club AC Milan to a Chinese consortium.
China football revolution
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Is China the new footballing superpower?
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Should India relax gambling ban?
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Nick Plott used to play video games but now provides live commentary on them for a television station in South Korea.
Flying the flag
Japan looks for an economic, touristic and sporting return on its hosting of the 2019 Rugby World Cup and 2020 Olympic Games.
Japan on a 2019 rugby hosting mission
After its strong showing this year, Japan is already looking forward to hosting what it hopes will be a successful Rugby World Cup in 2019.
Cricket league launched for Singapore's migrant workers
Singapore’s migrant workers from India and Bangladesh launch a cricket league for their precious days off.
Howzat?
Any moves to widen legalised gambling in India are likely to be long and politically difficult, says the BBC’s Sameer Hashmi