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Ukraine’s WhiteBIT crypto exchange could become the first firm in the blockchain technology space to have its name featured on an FC Barcelona shirt – with a sleeve sponsorship deal reportedly on the verge of completion.

Researchers in the UK have developed a biodegradable hydrogel that could help repair the damage caused by heart attacks.

Portugese soccer club Benfica will launch a fan token

Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 to win Europe's premier football contest for a record 14th time. 

Here is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting, trading pair-related announcements by crypto exchanges that we found last week and today.

Broker and liquidity provider CMC markets is expanding its presence in the UK, announcing a major investment to establish a technology hub in Manchester.

Broker and liquidity provider CMC markets is expanding its presence in the UK, announcing a major investment to establish a technology hub in Manchester.

Liverpool FC has reportedly held talks with at least two crypto-related firms, thought to be a major international exchange player and a blockchain operator, over a deal that could see a crypto firm’s name on the front of its first team shirts from next year.

Manchester United have hired Erik ten Hag as their fifth manager in nine years, with the Dutchman leaving his role at Ajax at the end of the season.

Messi has signed an agreement worth more than $20 million to promote digital fan token company Socios.com, a source close to the deal told Reuters on Tuesday. Messi becomes the latest global sports personality to enter the crypto world following NFL quarterback Tom Brady and NBA star LeBron James and the deal is part of a growing wave of tie-ups between crypto firms and soccer. Paris St Germain and Argentina forward Messi, whose move from Barcelona in August included a cryptocurrency payment, will be involved in a publicity and promotion campaign for Socios in the build-up to the Qatar World Cup, which starts in November.

Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi has signed a deal worth over USD 20m to promote digital fan token company Socios.com in another sports-crypto marketing effort.

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Holders Chelsea have been drawn against the record 13-time winners Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

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Leading English football club Manchester City have announced an inaugural cryptocurrency exchange partnership with OKX across both its men’s and women’s teams, as well as the clubs emerging e-sports ventures.

blockchain, whose introduction has changed the basic paradigms of the traditional sports industry. Blockchain technology can effectively assist sports teams in monetising their fan base and strengthening fan engagement effortlessly. Blockchain isn't a future technology. It is a 21st century technology that is needed and should be used to its full potential under the current circumstances. Prominent sports clubs (Manchester City, Barcelona, PSG) and leagues worldwide are already using blockchain technology in their digital strategies. Blockchain use-cases in sports allow teams to unlock new profitable income streams and develop new ways to engage with their fans. From fan tokens to fan event monitoring and loyalty networks, the overall sports ecosystem was never this transparent, seamless and easy going for either players or fans.

Premier League champions Manchester City and their new partner Sony have begun building a virtual replica of the Etihad Stadium which will be the team’s central hub in the Metaverse.

Dozens of flood warnings have been issued across the UK as it is battered by the third storm in a week.

Dozens of flood warnings have been issued across the UK as it is battered by the third storm in a week.

Consultancy giant Accenture said it will add 3,000 extra jobs in the UK over the next three years.