England failure 'may hit economy'

"Sports businesses are warning that England's failure to qualify for the Euro 2008 football tournament will hurt their profits next year. England's kit manufacturer Umbro, and the retailer Sports Direct both issued statements warning of the impact of the team's loss to...

NIKE, Inc. Reaches Agreement to Acquire Umbro

""Umbro is a brand with a powerful heritage and deep experience in the world's most popular sport and the world's biggest football market," said Nike, Inc. President and CEO Mark Parker. "With its close links to The Football Association and the England team, Umbro's future is...