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2018 World Cup in Russia: 58.88 million Chinese viewers watch the opening ceremony and opening match

58.88 million Chinese (cumulative audience) watched the opening ceremony of the 2018 World Cup and the opening match, Russia - Saudi Arabia (5-0, Group A), live from the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow (RUS), between 22:00 and 01:00 Beijing time, according to data from CSM Media Research, a joint…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Media Audiences, Authorities, …
• Article # 122692
• Published on 15/06/18 at 17:30
©  Nike
Roland-Garros: Nike and Babolat celebrate Rafael Nadal's 11th title with limited editions

The American brand Nike is celebrating the Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal's 11th title at Roland-Garros by releasing a limited edition t-shirt available on Nike.com, on 11/06/2018. Rafael Nadal won his 11th Grand Slam in Paris versus Austrian Dominic Thiem (6-4, 6-3, 6-2), on 10/06/2018…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 122261
• Published on 15/06/18 at 17:00
©  D.R.
Ligue 1 Conforama: an average of 22,586 spectators (+6.5%) and a fill rate of 72% in 2017-18

The 20 Ligue 1 Conforama clubs posted an average attendance of 22,586 spectators per game during the 2017-18 season, an increase of 1,378 spectators per game (+6.5%) compared to 2016-17 (21,208 spectators). This total ranks Ligue 1 last out of the European Top 5 leagues in terms of attendance in…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Authorities, …
• Article # 122700
• Published on 15/06/18 at 16:20
©  DE
USA: US Federal Judge authorises the acquisition of Time Warner for €72.8bn by AT&T (telecoms)

A US Federal Judge has authorised the acquisition of Time Warner, a US media conglomerate, by the US telecommunications operator AT&T on 12/06/2018. The transaction, concluded for an amount of $85.4bn (€72.8bn), was announced on 22/10/2016. The US Department of Justice challenged the deal…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Authorities
• Article # 122607
• Published on 15/06/18 at 15:30
©  FIFA
FIFA: president Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election in Paris (FRA) on 06/05/2019

"I would like to announce to all of you - the members of FIFA, who elected me two years and four months ago - that I will be standing for re-election next year," announced Gianni Infantino, FIFA President since 26/02/2016, at the end of the 68th congress, in Moscow (RUS), on 13/06/2018. Infantino…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Legal, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 122531
• Published on 15/06/18 at 13:30
LFP: Eleven Sports acquires exclusive Ligue 1 Conforama broadcasting rights in Portugal (2018-2021)

The British audiovisual group Eleven Sports Network has acquired, from beIN Media Group, the exclusive rights to broadcast, in Portugal, the Ligue 1 Conforama, the Coupe de la Ligue and the Trophée des Champions, organised by the LFP, for the 2018-2021 cycle, on 14/06/2018. Eleven Sports has…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Agencies, Clubs, …
• Article # 122673
• Published on 15/06/18 at 12:30
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LaLiga: Hyundai (car manufacturer, KOR), becomes sleeve sponsor of Atlético de Madrid for 2018-2021

The South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai has become the official sleeve sponsor of Club Atlético de Madrid (LaLiga Santander) for a duration of three seasons from 2018-2021, on 13/06/2018. The value of the agreement would be at least €3m per season according to Spanish media. The partnership…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Clubs, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 122665
• Published on 15/06/18 at 11:40
©  FIFA
FIFA: the 68th Congress approves a four-year budget (2019-2022) of $6.1bn (€5.57bn) on 13/06/2018

"After having been presented with updated financial results which show that FIFA has currently contracted more than $6.1bn (€5.18bn) in revenues - or 108% of its full-cycle budget for 2015-2018 - the FIFA Congress approved the budget for the 2019-2022 cycle, which assumes a growth in revenue to…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 122537
• Published on 15/06/18 at 10:30
©  RCD Espanyol
LaLiga Santander: RCD Espanyol opens an academy in Los Angeles (USA), their seventh outside of Spain

The Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona (LaLiga Santander) have opened a third RCDE Academy in the United States, in Los Angeles (California), under a three-year contract with Galpox LLX, already a partner of the RCDE Academy in Miami (Florida), announced the Catalan club on 08/06/2018…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 122599
• Published on 15/06/18 at 09:30
©  FIFA
2026 World Cup: France, Italy and Belgium vote for Morocco who were defeated by Canada-Mexico-USA

France, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands were among the 65 federations that voted in favour of Morocco as host country for the 2026 World Cup at the FIFA Congress in Moscow (RUS) on 13/06/2018. Morocco was beaten by the trio of Canada-Mexico-USA: this joint bid named "United" received 134…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 122483
• Published on 14/06/18 at 18:00