Saudi Arabia Commits $2B to Football, Tests Blockchain for Sports Economics

World Cup 2026 Kicks Off Tomorrow With Crypto Fan Tokens in the Spotlight

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Heightened visibility of elite cycling drives interest in tokenized sports platforms (e.g., Chiliz, Sorare) that have been courting traditional sponsors. This aligns with the broader trend of athletes leveraging blockchain‑based fan tokens and NFTs to monetize brand value, potentially shifting capital from generic altcoins to niche sport‑focused tokens.

World champion Tadej Pogacar won his third consecutive Liege‑Bastogne‑Liege race, beating French teen Paul Seixas on Sunday.