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M&A · 10 Feb 2026 · GB, SA

HUMAIN launches sport arm with ai.io deal

PIF-owned AI company HUMAIN has acquired a controlling stake in sports technology firm ai.io to launch a new vertical, HUMAIN Sport. The deal marks a significant expansion for HUMAIN, which was established by PIF in May 2025. The new division, HUMAIN Sport, will combine the company’s full-stack AI…

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Startups · 28 Jan 2026 · GB

Man City contract dilemma sparks business

Manchester-based ProDataStack is looking to change how professional athletes understand, evidence and negotiate their value, with a data and analytics platform built specifically for elite sport. Founded in 2022 by data specialist and author Fiona Green, the business was sparked by Kevin De…

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Analytics & AI · 20 Nov 2025 · GB

West Ham United become first club to use AI for first team scouting

West Ham United has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and AI specialist Crayon to develop what is being described as one of football’s most advanced scouting platforms. The Premier League club says the generative AI-powered system will overhaul how it identifies and evaluates talent across…

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