The re-auction of the Bundesliga broadcasting rights has brought forward a unique case in the world of auction theory. What would traditionally involve bidders withholding their maximum willingness to pay has now transformed into a scenario where both bidders—DAZN and Sky—have gained critical information about their competitor’s initial bid. This newly transparent situation introduces complex […]

Imagine you are a passionate runner and manage to cross the finish line first in a race. This is not just any race; you have been looking forward to it for a while, trained and worked for it. Immediately after you start celebrating your victory, you learn that one runner was doped and thus disqualified. […]

I am by no means a football expert. In fact, you could probably fit my knowledge of the sport on the back of a cereal box. However, when I came across an article about the current European Championship (Euro 2024), my curiosity was piqued. The article focused on the third-placed teams in each group, and […]

Before we dive into Procurement savings reporting, let’s first look at a simple fictional example: Imagine each year you buy a 5 kg bunch of apples at a greengrocer for an event you are hosting (it’s one of those healthy events…😉). The price you paid in the past years has been 10 EUR. This year […]

After the introduction of national regulations in various countries, including France and Germany (LkSG), the forthcoming European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), set to be unveiled in 2025, will establish new standards. This article delves into the CSDDD, its connection with the LkSG, and the way forward for businesses.

Thanks to the complex rules of the UEFA, the Republic of Ireland has been placed in a position where they have an incentive to lose their final qualification game for the EURO 2024 against the Netherlands on Saturday. How is this possible? Let’s take a closer look.