The digital economy system is an essential driving force that promotes the development of
the sports industry, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 9 …

Blockchain innovations such as digital fan tokens and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have
garnered notable attention in the sports industry, yet the wider industry is struggling to keep …

The speed of technological innovation in football has drastically increased in recent years.
Therefore, we examine the impact of (digital) technologies on the future of association …

The rapid uptake of digital technologies is constantly transforming the modern culture of
sports spectating; however, relatively little is known about the impact of digitalization on the …

Research question We identify the key components of the business models (BMs) of
professional European football clubs, introducing a structured business model approach to …

Blockchain-based fan tokens provide token holders with certain rights, incentivizing fan
engagement and decision-making within sports organizations. Despite the recent surge in …

The use of technology in sports and fitness is proliferating thanks to advances to facilitate its
practice and improve adherence. Beyond adherence, it is important that technology is …

Purpose Financial problems of football clubs during economic crises (such as COVID-19
pandemic) highlight the necessity of achieving economic sustainability. In addition, the …

The current research aims to answer two significant research questions: What are the
dimensions of the application of the Internet of Things in the sports industry? And what are …

This study addresses a topic neglected by the sport management literature: the impact of
anticorruption effects of information and communication technology (ICT) in sport …