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Ligue 1: "Spectator safety is our priority" (Jean-Pierre Rivère, OGC Nice)

"Spectator safety is our priority. This applies to all matches. This is obviously for Friday (20/11/2015) after this tragedy. To do this, we work directly with the prefecture and all services. We also call on all security teams to exercise the greatest vigilance," said Jean-Pierre Rivère…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal
• Article # 56376
• Published on 19/11/15 at 18:00

"UEFA's interest is to maximise exposure of its competitions in Africa" (H. Hamel, TV Media Sport)

"UEFA has a political and strategic interest in maximising the exposure of its competitions in Africa. European football is very popular in Africa and this highlights the truly global interest in European competitions, notably the Euros and the Champions League. Africa must not be left out. That…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Finance, …
• Article # 56200
• Published on 19/11/15 at 17:24

Italy: Sky acquires the broadcasting rights to the Russian first division for 2015-16

Sky Italia acquired the broadcasting rights, in Italy, for the SOGAZ Russian Football Championship on 16/11/2015. The Italian pay-TV group did not disclose any financial details of the acquisition, including the contract length or the number of games shown each week.The match between CSKA Moscow …

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Digital, …
• Article # 56439
• Published on 19/11/15 at 17:14

France: L'Équipe 21 acquires the Serie B broadcasting rights for the rest of the 2015-16 season

L'Équipe 21 has acquired the broadcasting rights to the Serie B ConTe.it, in France, for the remainder of the 2015-16 season, announced the French free DTT channel on 17/11/2015. The channel will begin broadcasting with the match between Modena FC - FC Bari 1908 (Matchday 17) on Tuesday 08/12/2015…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Digital, …
• Article # 56405
• Published on 19/11/15 at 16:29

Liga BBVA: 10 lots of the tender for the 2016-2019 TV rights aim to maximise competition

The tender for the domestic audiovisual rights to the Liga BBVA, Liga Adelante and Copa del Rey for the 2016-2019 cycle, published by the Laliga on 13/11/2015, contains four lots reserved for free-TV, a lot which can be acquired by a free-TV or pay-TV operator, three lots reserved for pay-TV and…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media Audiences, Rights Acquisitions, Clubs, …
• Article # 56293
• Published on 19/11/15 at 15:38

FIFA: Tokyo Sexwale proposes the introducuction of shirt sponsorship for national teams

Tokyo Sexwale, a candidate for the presidency of FIFA, has proposed to "seriously explore the possibility of having the national jersey... bearing the logo of the main sponsor". The South African said: "There is space there for much value worth millions of dollars which will be destined directly…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 56404
• Published on 19/11/15 at 14:59

France: Canal+ acquires the TV rights for the 2015 Club World Cup (Japan, 10-20/12/2015)

The French pay-TV group Canal+ has acquired the distribution rights, in France, for the 2015 Club World Cup on 17/11/2015. The competition will take place in Japan from 10 to 20/12/2015. The eight matches in the competition (see below) will be broadcast live and exclusively on the Canal+ Sport…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Digital, …
• Article # 56378
• Published on 19/11/15 at 14:22

FIFA: Sergio Jadue resigs as president of the Chilean Federation, and is targeted by the US enquiry

"This morning (18/11/2015) an extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee of the Chilean Federation was held to discuss the resignation of Sergio Jadue from his position as president. This resignation was accepted unanimously by the Executive Committee," announced the Chilean Federation on…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 56406
• Published on 19/11/15 at 13:45

Euro 2016: Sweden and Ukraine are the last countries to qualify with the draw in Paris on 12/12/2015

Sweden (4-3 on aggregate) and Ukraine (3-1 on aggregate) defeated Denmark and Slovenia respectively, and became the final two teams to qualify for the finals of Euro 2016, the draw for which will take place at the Palais des Congrès, in Paris (FRA) on Saturday 12/12/2015 (18:00 CET). This draw…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 56377
• Published on 19/11/15 at 12:14

FIFA: Michel Platini victim of "unfair and biased investigation" and will appeal to the CAS

"The decision comes as no surprise. It was expected by Michel Platini and his lawyers. It confirms that FIFA, through its internal bodies, is conducting a one-sided, unfair and biased investigation against Michel Platini, repeatedly violating his right to defend himself," said a spokesperson for…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 56360
• Published on 19/11/15 at 11:21