Josh Sim
@joshsim8.bsky.social
🇦🇺🇲🇾| He/Him | Views my own | 😍🇩🇪⚽️ | Sport Business Reporter for @sportspro.bsky.social & feat on @getfootballnewsgermany.com & 90min | joshuajsim8@gmail.com
The WSL is better placed to grow from England’s Women's Euro 2025 success.
For @sportspro.bsky.social, I spoke to WSL Football CRO Zarah Al-Kudcy in a SP+ member exclusive piece about:
💻 Growing their YouTube presence
🌏 Expanding international fandom
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For @sportspro.bsky.social, I spoke to WSL Football CRO Zarah Al-Kudcy in a SP+ member exclusive piece about:
💻 Growing their YouTube presence
🌏 Expanding international fandom
www.sportspro.com/insights/fea...
How the WSL is revamping its broadcast strategy to capitalise on Euro 2025 - SportsPro
WSL Football’s chief revenue officer Zarah Al-Kudcy explains how its broadcast strategy will help the league capitalise on England’s triumph.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The WSL is better placed to grow from England’s Women's Euro 2025 success.
For @sportspro.bsky.social, I spoke to WSL Football CRO Zarah Al-Kudcy in a SP+ member exclusive piece about:
💻 Growing their YouTube presence
🌏 Expanding international fandom
www.sportspro.com/insights/fea...
For @sportspro.bsky.social, I spoke to WSL Football CRO Zarah Al-Kudcy in a SP+ member exclusive piece about:
💻 Growing their YouTube presence
🌏 Expanding international fandom
www.sportspro.com/insights/fea...
Feel as though Eintracht missed a good opportunity tonight.
Didn’t seem to have the creativity required to score against the Leverkusen defence, which looks solid with the additions of Quansah and Badé. #B04SGE
Didn’t seem to have the creativity required to score against the Leverkusen defence, which looks solid with the additions of Quansah and Badé. #B04SGE
September 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Feel as though Eintracht missed a good opportunity tonight.
Didn’t seem to have the creativity required to score against the Leverkusen defence, which looks solid with the additions of Quansah and Badé. #B04SGE
Didn’t seem to have the creativity required to score against the Leverkusen defence, which looks solid with the additions of Quansah and Badé. #B04SGE
Exclusive for @sportspro.bsky.social: The WSL has unveiled its international broadcaster roster for the 2025/26 season, with 13 deals in markets like Australia, Spain & SE Asia.
It will live stream all games on YouTube in markets without a broadcast partner. #WSL
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It will live stream all games on YouTube in markets without a broadcast partner. #WSL
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Exclusive: WSL goes global with 13 new international media rights deals - SportsPro
The likes of Stan Sport, Movistar, Fox and BeIN Sports are among those to broadcast the 2025/26 WSL campaign.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Exclusive for @sportspro.bsky.social: The WSL has unveiled its international broadcaster roster for the 2025/26 season, with 13 deals in markets like Australia, Spain & SE Asia.
It will live stream all games on YouTube in markets without a broadcast partner. #WSL
www.sportspro.com/news/wsl-int...
It will live stream all games on YouTube in markets without a broadcast partner. #WSL
www.sportspro.com/news/wsl-int...
Last week, I spoke to the NFL’s GM for the UK for @sportspro.bsky.social about the new FTA TV deal with Channel 5 & the extension with Sky Sports.
In an exclusive for SportsPro+ members, Hodgson says Sunday evening FTA live games was essential for the NFL.
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In an exclusive for SportsPro+ members, Hodgson says Sunday evening FTA live games was essential for the NFL.
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NFL UK GM: Channel 5 and Sky Sports deals will expand audience and serve superfans - SportsPro
NFL UK GM Henry Hodgson believes its FTA and pay-TV agreements will both service existing fans and bring in new audiences.
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September 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Last week, I spoke to the NFL’s GM for the UK for @sportspro.bsky.social about the new FTA TV deal with Channel 5 & the extension with Sky Sports.
In an exclusive for SportsPro+ members, Hodgson says Sunday evening FTA live games was essential for the NFL.
www.sportspro.com/news/nfl-uk-...
In an exclusive for SportsPro+ members, Hodgson says Sunday evening FTA live games was essential for the NFL.
www.sportspro.com/news/nfl-uk-...
Also, struggling to verify I’m an adult with the face scan Bluesky is using. Not sure if I can grow enough facial hair 😂
August 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Also, struggling to verify I’m an adult with the face scan Bluesky is using. Not sure if I can grow enough facial hair 😂
St Pauli composed in possession and have dealt with the Hamburg press well for the most part. Should have scored before the break, but a solid display so far.
#hsvfcsp
#hsvfcsp
August 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
St Pauli composed in possession and have dealt with the Hamburg press well for the most part. Should have scored before the break, but a solid display so far.
#hsvfcsp
#hsvfcsp
If you plan on watching the Bundesliga Friday game on the BBC, then the YouTube aspect becomes less relevant.
The Amazon aspect isn’t great admittedly but it’s not a disaster. For UEFA internationals earlier this year, they charged £2.49 per game. Price wise, it’s reasonable.
The Amazon aspect isn’t great admittedly but it’s not a disaster. For UEFA internationals earlier this year, they charged £2.49 per game. Price wise, it’s reasonable.
August 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
If you plan on watching the Bundesliga Friday game on the BBC, then the YouTube aspect becomes less relevant.
The Amazon aspect isn’t great admittedly but it’s not a disaster. For UEFA internationals earlier this year, they charged £2.49 per game. Price wise, it’s reasonable.
The Amazon aspect isn’t great admittedly but it’s not a disaster. For UEFA internationals earlier this year, they charged £2.49 per game. Price wise, it’s reasonable.
Reports of the Lakers being sold by the Buss family to Mark Walter for a record US$10bn valuation require a closer look.
For @sportspro.bsky.social, I wrote:
🗂️ How they are the latest addition to Walter’s sports portfolio
💰Why they hold a ten-figure valuation
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For @sportspro.bsky.social, I wrote:
🗂️ How they are the latest addition to Walter’s sports portfolio
💰Why they hold a ten-figure valuation
www.sportspro.com/insights/ana...
The LA Lakers US$10bn sale: Breaking down the record takeover deal - SportsPro
SportsPro outlines what we know so far about the Buss family's reported deal to sell their majority share in the LA Lakers to Mark Walter.
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June 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Reports of the Lakers being sold by the Buss family to Mark Walter for a record US$10bn valuation require a closer look.
For @sportspro.bsky.social, I wrote:
🗂️ How they are the latest addition to Walter’s sports portfolio
💰Why they hold a ten-figure valuation
www.sportspro.com/insights/ana...
For @sportspro.bsky.social, I wrote:
🗂️ How they are the latest addition to Walter’s sports portfolio
💰Why they hold a ten-figure valuation
www.sportspro.com/insights/ana...
Happy for Ange & Son - hope the success inspires other players and coaches from Australia & Asia to make their mark like they have 🇦🇺🇰🇷
PS: The same for Kamada with Palace’s FA Cup win on Saturday 🇯🇵
PS: The same for Kamada with Palace’s FA Cup win on Saturday 🇯🇵
May 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Happy for Ange & Son - hope the success inspires other players and coaches from Australia & Asia to make their mark like they have 🇦🇺🇰🇷
PS: The same for Kamada with Palace’s FA Cup win on Saturday 🇯🇵
PS: The same for Kamada with Palace’s FA Cup win on Saturday 🇯🇵
Gutted, but doesn’t change the fact that finishing 5th in Julian Schuster’s first season is still a major achievement the club should be proud of.
May 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Gutted, but doesn’t change the fact that finishing 5th in Julian Schuster’s first season is still a major achievement the club should be proud of.
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Bluesky is taking on X, but it wants to be much more than a direct replacement. The company’s COO speaks to SportsPro about the social media platform's plans to deliver greater value for the entire sports industry.
🔗 www.sportspro.com/insights/fea...
🔗 www.sportspro.com/insights/fea...
Inside Bluesky’s vision for a less toxic and more profitable social media ecosystem - SportsPro
Bluesky COO Rose Wang speaks to SportsPro about the social media platform's plans to deliver greater value for the entire sports industry.
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April 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Bluesky is taking on X, but it wants to be much more than a direct replacement. The company’s COO speaks to SportsPro about the social media platform's plans to deliver greater value for the entire sports industry.
🔗 www.sportspro.com/insights/fea...
🔗 www.sportspro.com/insights/fea...
Reposted by Josh Sim
DAZN has rejected a proposal from the French Professional Football League (LFP) to terminate its five-year domestic rights deal for Ligue 1 after just one season.
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DAZN rejects LFP proposal to terminate Ligue 1 deal - SportsPro
French top-flight clubs had voted to end the league's five-year domestic rights agreement after just one season.
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April 17, 2025 at 4:28 AM
DAZN has rejected a proposal from the French Professional Football League (LFP) to terminate its five-year domestic rights deal for Ligue 1 after just one season.
www.sportspro.com/news/ligue-1...
www.sportspro.com/news/ligue-1...
Having been revitalised by a change in publisher, @sportsillustrated.bsky.social now wants to put on its own events.
For @sportspro.bsky.social, I spoke to its EIC & Minute Media’s president about how the outlet plans to evolve next in the digital age.
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For @sportspro.bsky.social, I spoke to its EIC & Minute Media’s president about how the outlet plans to evolve next in the digital age.
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Sports Illustrated moves into live events to keep storied publication “vibrant” in digital age - SportsPro
SI editor believes live events like SI Women's Games offer opportunity to expand beyond its famed magazine.
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April 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Having been revitalised by a change in publisher, @sportsillustrated.bsky.social now wants to put on its own events.
For @sportspro.bsky.social, I spoke to its EIC & Minute Media’s president about how the outlet plans to evolve next in the digital age.
www.sportspro.com/news/sports-...
For @sportspro.bsky.social, I spoke to its EIC & Minute Media’s president about how the outlet plans to evolve next in the digital age.
www.sportspro.com/news/sports-...
Still don’t think Stuttgart are home just yet - both sides’ defending has been sussy at times.
April 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Still don’t think Stuttgart are home just yet - both sides’ defending has been sussy at times.
For @sportspro.bsky.social, I took a look at the US pro women’s volleyball scene - which will have 4 (!) leagues in play next year.
Great to hear from both @provolleyball.bsky.social and LOVB on how the sport is riding a wave in popularity.
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Great to hear from both @provolleyball.bsky.social and LOVB on how the sport is riding a wave in popularity.
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The state of play in US women’s volleyball: Will four leagues help or hinder the sport’s growth? - SportsPro
Popular at the amateur level, US pro women’s volleyball is bursting into life. SportsPro examines those jostling to become the sport's premier destination.
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March 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
For @sportspro.bsky.social, I took a look at the US pro women’s volleyball scene - which will have 4 (!) leagues in play next year.
Great to hear from both @provolleyball.bsky.social and LOVB on how the sport is riding a wave in popularity.
www.sportspro.com/insights/ana...
Great to hear from both @provolleyball.bsky.social and LOVB on how the sport is riding a wave in popularity.
www.sportspro.com/insights/ana...
Kylian Mbappé has invested in France’s SailGP team. I spoke to SailGP MD Andy Thompson for @sportspro.bsky.social on:
⛵️ Mbappé’s role & stake size
📈How team valuations are up 20-25%
🌏where SailGP could expand to next
SportsPro+ subscribers can read more here:
www.sportspro.com/news/sailgp-...
⛵️ Mbappé’s role & stake size
📈How team valuations are up 20-25%
🌏where SailGP could expand to next
SportsPro+ subscribers can read more here:
www.sportspro.com/news/sailgp-...
Kylian Mbappé to have "hands-on role" with France SailGP team after acquiring "significant stake" - SportsPro
SailGP’s managing director Andy Thompson says team valuations have risen by another 20 to 25% this year as interest surges.
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March 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Kylian Mbappé has invested in France’s SailGP team. I spoke to SailGP MD Andy Thompson for @sportspro.bsky.social on:
⛵️ Mbappé’s role & stake size
📈How team valuations are up 20-25%
🌏where SailGP could expand to next
SportsPro+ subscribers can read more here:
www.sportspro.com/news/sailgp-...
⛵️ Mbappé’s role & stake size
📈How team valuations are up 20-25%
🌏where SailGP could expand to next
SportsPro+ subscribers can read more here:
www.sportspro.com/news/sailgp-...
Went through the DFL’s financial report which dropped today for @sportspro.bsky.social.
Bundesliga clubs increased their revenue to €4.8bn for 2023/24, while teams in the 2 Bundesliga earned over €1bn for the first time.
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Bundesliga clubs increased their revenue to €4.8bn for 2023/24, while teams in the 2 Bundesliga earned over €1bn for the first time.
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Bundesliga clubs earn record revenues of €4.8bn in 2023/24 - SportsPro
German soccer’s top-flight made a net profit after taxes of €114.8 million, with transfer income increasing significantly.
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March 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Went through the DFL’s financial report which dropped today for @sportspro.bsky.social.
Bundesliga clubs increased their revenue to €4.8bn for 2023/24, while teams in the 2 Bundesliga earned over €1bn for the first time.
www.sportspro.com/news/bundesl...
Bundesliga clubs increased their revenue to €4.8bn for 2023/24, while teams in the 2 Bundesliga earned over €1bn for the first time.
www.sportspro.com/news/bundesl...
Come for the takeaways from Uefa’s annual club finance and investment report.
Stay for the interactive graphs I made alongside writing the article, which compares “the big five” European leagues in revenue streams and profitability.
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Stay for the interactive graphs I made alongside writing the article, which compares “the big five” European leagues in revenue streams and profitability.
www.sportspro.com/news/uefa-eu...
European soccer clubs earn record €26.8bn revenues in 2023 - SportsPro
A report from Uefa showed that top division clubs generated the biggest single year revenue increase on record.
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March 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Come for the takeaways from Uefa’s annual club finance and investment report.
Stay for the interactive graphs I made alongside writing the article, which compares “the big five” European leagues in revenue streams and profitability.
www.sportspro.com/news/uefa-eu...
Stay for the interactive graphs I made alongside writing the article, which compares “the big five” European leagues in revenue streams and profitability.
www.sportspro.com/news/uefa-eu...
Had a look at the lineups Leverkusen have played against Bayern since Alonso took over. He clearly feels playing without a number 9 is the way to beat them - the 3-0 victory last season was a similar attack.
Obviously, Schick was injured then - but it’s interesting in that he didn’t waver tonight.
Obviously, Schick was injured then - but it’s interesting in that he didn’t waver tonight.
March 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Had a look at the lineups Leverkusen have played against Bayern since Alonso took over. He clearly feels playing without a number 9 is the way to beat them - the 3-0 victory last season was a similar attack.
Obviously, Schick was injured then - but it’s interesting in that he didn’t waver tonight.
Obviously, Schick was injured then - but it’s interesting in that he didn’t waver tonight.
Reposted by Josh Sim
February 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I guess it still didn’t get through to the players.
🔵 Ahead of their game against Freiburg in December, Hoffenheim head coach Christian Ilzer is said to have used a dildo in one of his motivational speeches to his struggling side, reports Sport Bild.
Since the speech, Hoffenheim have only won 2 games out of 10 in the league.
Since the speech, Hoffenheim have only won 2 games out of 10 in the league.
February 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I guess it still didn’t get through to the players.
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With UK and Ireland broadcast deals for the Six Nations set to expire after the current competition, the former CEO of the British and Irish Lions calls the next TV deal 'a seminal moment' for rugby. 🏉
Click here to read the SP+ exclusive: www.sportspro.com/news/six-nat...
Click here to read the SP+ exclusive: www.sportspro.com/news/six-nat...
Next Six Nations TV deal “a seminal moment” for rugby, says ex-Lions COO - SportsPro
Charlie McEwen believes FTA broadcasters have “a responsibility” to be at the table for Six Nations media rights.
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February 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
With UK and Ireland broadcast deals for the Six Nations set to expire after the current competition, the former CEO of the British and Irish Lions calls the next TV deal 'a seminal moment' for rugby. 🏉
Click here to read the SP+ exclusive: www.sportspro.com/news/six-nat...
Click here to read the SP+ exclusive: www.sportspro.com/news/six-nat...
The eye contact to the camera during Not Like Us was unreal.
February 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The eye contact to the camera during Not Like Us was unreal.
This is either teeing up a Eagles thrashing, or a humiliation to come in the second half.
February 10, 2025 at 12:45 AM
This is either teeing up a Eagles thrashing, or a humiliation to come in the second half.