As the world faced a summer spent without meeting with others in person, millions of us turned to the internet to find live interactions from Zoom chats with grandparents to Twitch concerts and YouTube stand-up shows.
Basketball star Lebron James is already one of sports wealthiest figures, but in recent years it has not only been his on-court play and Nike sponsorship deal that has generated millions but his clever investment in Liverpool Football Club as well.
Investment options are available for as little as $1 thanks to a new breed of investment apps that have democratised stock trading, with anyone able to buy or sell shares directly from their smartphone.
The pinnacle of European football returns this week, and two English clubs remain in the running to win the European Champion Clubs’ Cup.
Governments around the world are beginning to relax lockdowns, but companies on the frontline that deal with customers face-to-face know that it will take more than government encouragement and a discounted meal to get business going again.