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Champions League: progression of the audiovisual rights in the European Top 5 countries

The French telecommunications conglomerate SFR Group will pay around €350m per season for all the TV rights, valid in France, to the Champions League and the Europa League for the 2018-2021 cycle, according to multiple sources on 11/05/2017. The price of the TV rights of the European Cups in…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Agencies, Authorities
• Article # 93937
• Published on 22/05/17 at 16:30
©  Pro League
Belgium: French-language group Proximus extends its TV rights to the Jupiler Pro League (2017-2020)

The Belgian private-sector audiovisual group Proximus TV (French language) has extended its non-exclusive broadcasting rights to the Jupiler Pro League for the 2017-2020 period, the broadcaster announced on 15/05/2017. The Belgian private audiovisual groups Telenet (Dutch language) and VOO (French…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Agencies, Digital, …
• Article # 93940
• Published on 22/05/17 at 15:30
©  Liverpool FC
Premier League: New Balance launches a pair of trainers in Liverpool FC colours

New Balance and Liverpool FC (Premier League) have launched the New Balance LFC 247s, a pair of trainers in the colours of the club, on 18/05/2017. New Balance has been the equipment supplier of Liverpool FC since the 2015-16 season. The contract extends until the end of the 2017-18 season for an…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 94051
• Published on 22/05/17 at 14:55
©  Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA: Goodyear (tyres) to become jersey sponsor of the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2017-18

The American tyre group Goodyear will become the jersey sponsor of the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) from the 2017-18 season, announced the American basketball franchise on 15/05/2017. The financial terms of the contract were not disclosed, but the annual amount is estimated to be between $7m to $10m…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Clubs, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 93941
• Published on 22/05/17 at 14:20
©  Puma
Puma: sports equipment manufacturer launches "Netfit" technology, a customisable lacing system

The German sports equipment manufacturer Puma has launched "Netfit" technology, a customisable lacing system, on 16/05/2017. "The system enhances fit and support by combining a high grade engineered net with form-fitting base materials. With netted mesh, users will now have complete control and…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Sporting Goods & Brands, Merchandising - Licensing, …
• Article # 93936
• Published on 22/05/17 at 13:40
©  LOSC
Ligue 1: LOSC Lille open three accounts on the Chinese social networks Weibo, Zhihu, and Toutiao

LOSC Lille (Ligue 1) have opened three official accounts on the Chinese social networks Weibo, Zhihu, and Toutiao, announced the club on 18/05/2017. A Mandarin version of the official website of the club will also be launched in June 2017. These initiatives are part of the "new project which aims…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 93949
• Published on 22/05/17 at 11:42
©  LaLiga Santander
Spanish Grand Prix: Banco Santander uses ex-footballers of LaLiga and Ferrari drivers to promote GP

The Spanish bank Banco Santander has organised the "Santander Challenge" on the Barcelona circuit (ESP) in the build-up for the Spanish Grand Prix (12-14/05/2017), on Thursday 11/05/2017. The bank, a partner of the Scuderia Ferrari and the title sponsor of LaLiga (LaLiga Santander), brought…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication, Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 93998
• Published on 22/05/17 at 09:50
©  D.R.
France: Former fencer Laura Flessel appointed as Minister of Sports on 17/05/2017

Laura Flessel, 45 years old, has been appointed as the French Minister of Sports on 17/05/2017. The former two-time Olympic gold medalist in fencing (Atlanta, 1996) replaces Patrick Kanner, the former Minister of Sports, who was also the outgoing Minister of the City and Youth, and also Thierry…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 93757
• Published on 19/05/17 at 17:50
©  Benfica
2016-17 European leagues: the champions, qualifications, promotions, and relegations (19/05/2017)

The 2016-17 seasons of European football leagues are coming to a close. While some national champions and clubs qualified in European cups (Champions League and Europa League) are already known, there are still many uncertainties, at the top and at the bottom of the tables.As the final matchdays…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Essentials Clubs
• Article # 93755
• Published on 19/05/17 at 17:19
©  Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur: capacity of the new stadium finally fixed at 61,559 seats instead of 61,000

Tottenham Hotspur FC (Premier League) has announced an increase of the capacity of its future stadium from 61,000 to 61,559 seats, following an agreement reached with the Haringey City Council, the Greater London district where White Hart Lane is located, on 05/05/2017."Improved seating layout…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 93829
• Published on 19/05/17 at 16:37