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Daily Digest: The Zlatan effect hits MLS & the data issues facing sport

Today’s Daily Digest includes how MLS leveraged Zlatan Ibrahimovic to deliver upon the massive hype, and why Facebook adds to sport’s data fears.

Cristiano Ronaldo to produce TV series as Facebook’s strategy becomes clearer

The Real Madrid star may not be in for a shock career change, but the news does hint at Facebook’s long-term content plans.

Bayern Munich and Roma have some fun with 2018/19 kit launches

‘Tis the season for kit launches, and two stand out so far.

Daily Digest: McLaren and NBA team up with big tech & UFC announce deal with ESPN

As the Bundesliga shows us to put on proper sports tech events we see NBA team up with Intel to find new innovations and McLaren looks to the cloud with Dell.

Hot Topics: Should we worry about the future of sport in the digital age?

This week’s hot topics looks at the future of sport in the digital age, and the golden era of sportspeople.

What the entertainment industry can teach sport about OTT disruption

What disruption in the entertainment sector could mean for sports broadcasters.

A-League’s VAR problem shows how much we miss it when it’s gone

The A-League grand final was marred by VAR controversy, but that just shows we miss it when it’s gone.

Digest: Adidas review Facebook spend & Perform Group announce new Skipper

Today’s Daily Digest breaks down the biggest stories in the news today.

How the World Championship final showed the power of social media for Snooker

How World Snooker, Eurosport and BBC Sport used Twitter to make snooker’s World Championship perfect for social media.

Podcast: How can we add tech to stadiums without losing sight of the sport?

As stadiums start to incorporate more and more digital technology into their offerings to fans, just how far can it go without losing sight of the actual sport?