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CONCACAF: Lagardère Sports to manage the international media rights from 2017

Lagardère Sports, the sports branch of Lagardère Sports & Entertainment, has acquired the management of the international media rights to CONCACAF, announced the confederation on 15/01/2017. These rights apply to all countries outside the 41 that make up the North American, Central American, and…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Agencies, Authorities
• Article # 84956
• Published on 17/01/17 at 14:40
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Everton FC: Russian steel group USM acquires naming rights Finch Farm training centre (2017-2022)

The Russian steel group USM Holdings has acquired the naming rights to the training centre of Everton FC (Premier League) for an initial period of five years (2017-2022), on 06/01/2017. The training centre of the "Toffees" (nickname of the club) is located in the municipality of Halewood, and now…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing, …
• Article # 84911
• Published on 17/01/17 at 13:34
©  UEFA
Euro 2016: study on the economic impact (€1.2bn in economic impact in France)

"Euro 2016 generated €1.2bn in economic impact in France, including €625.8m for the tourism sector and €596m for the organisational component," according to the French Ministry of the City, Youth, and Sports, in releasing the study on the economic impact of the Euro, on 10/01/2017. "In total…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 84735
• Published on 17/01/17 at 12:44
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Premier League: attendance for Matchday 21 of 2016-17, Man United - Liverpool draws

Matchday 21 of the 2016-17 Premier League season drew an average of 35,800 spectators per game, for an average stadium fill rate of 95%, on 14 and 15/01/2017. The average attendance of the English top division 2016-17 is currently 35,796 fans per game on the season (average fill rate: 96%)…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Authorities, Stadiums
• Article # 84912
• Published on 17/01/17 at 11:59
©  LFP
Ligue 1: attendance for Matchday 20 of 2016-17, Marseille - AS Monaco draws 43,813 spectators

Matchday 20 of the 2016-17 Ligue 1 season drew an average of 21,369 spectators per game, for an average stadium fill rate of 70%, from 13 to 15/01/2017. The average attendance of French top division is currently 20,403 fans per game on the season (average fill rate: 67%).Olympique de Marseille …
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Authorities, Stadiums
• Article # 84910
• Published on 17/01/17 at 11:29
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Premier League: Manchester United begin a partnership with Uber (application for driver-hire)

Manchester United FC (Premier League) and Uber, an application for smartphones that allows the linkage of independent drivers with passengers registered on the platform, announced the launch of a global partnership "which will enhance fans' matchday experience at Old Trafford and how they connect…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 84806
• Published on 17/01/17 at 10:59
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UEFA: Nike, adidas, and Puma comprise 49% of supplier contracts of the 16 major leagues

Nike (43 clubs), adidas (41), and Puma (19) are the three most represented kit manufacturers in the 16 European football leagues which generate the most revenue (see below) in 2016-17, according to UEFA in its eighth club licensing benchmarking report on European football, published on…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Sporting Goods & Brands, Merchandising - Licensing, …
• Article # 84913
• Published on 17/01/17 at 10:20
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BBC: Sir David Clementi chosen by the British government to chair the audiovisual group

Sir David Clementi has been selected the government to chair the BBC, announced Karen Bradley, the UK Minister of Culture, Media and Sport, on 10/01/2017. He must pass an assessment before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the British Parliament on 17/01/2017. This choice of the government…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Authorities, Legal
• Article # 84779
• Published on 16/01/17 at 18:31
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Premier League: Thomas Cook (travel agency) extends partnership with Manchester United in China

Manchester United FC (Premier League) have strengthened its partnership with the travel agency Thomas Cook Sport, which specialises in sports travel and accommodation for fans, on 03/01/2017, announces the club. This agreement is concluded in association with Thomas Cook China, a joint venture…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 84799
• Published on 16/01/17 at 18:31
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Premier League: district council grants permission for redevelopment of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge

The planning committee of Hammersmith & Fulham Council (London district located west of downtown) has granted permission for the redevelopment of the Stamford Bridge (41,600 seats) site, announced Chelsea FC (Premier League), on 11/01/2017. "The committee decision does not mean that work can begin…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 84894
• Published on 16/01/17 at 17:25