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©  RFU
Rugby: Steve Brown, chief executive of the English federation to leave his post at the end of 2018

Steve Brown has resigned as chief executive of the RFU "and will be leaving the RFU at the end of the year," announced England Rugby on 16/11/2018. "Nigel Melville, director of Professional Rugby will be the interim chief executive of the RFU until a new chief executive is appointed and in place,…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 134226
• Published on 27/11/18 at 09:40
©  CONMEBOL
Copa Libertadores: return-leg final postponed twice, CONMEBOL to reschedule the match on 27/11/2018

"The new date of the final will be set at a meeting in Asunción (PAR) on Tuesday 27/11/2018 at 10:00 local time (14:00 CET) with the presidents of the finalist clubs, Club Atlético Boca Juniors (ARG) and Club Atlético River Plate (ARG)," announced CONMEBOL on 25/11/2018 regarding the return leg of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 134244
• Published on 26/11/18 at 17:55
©  D.R.
Ligue 1 Conforama: Coca-Cola (beverages) extends as an official supplier of PSG (2018-2021)

Coca-Cola France, the French subsidiary of the American beverage manufacturer The Coca-Cola Company, has extended its partnership as an official supplier of Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 Conforama) for three years, the 2018-2021 period, according to the club, on 24/11/2018. The brand has been a…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 134229
• Published on 26/11/18 at 17:19
©  D.R.
LaLiga Santander: Energía Sevillista (renewable energy) becomes an official partner of Sevilla FC

Energía Sevillista, a subsidiary of the Spanish company Nexus Energía, specialised in renewable energy, has become an official sponsor of Sevilla FC (LaLiga Santander) from 2018-19, on 20/11/2018. The duration and value of the agreement has not yet been disclosed by either of the entities…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs
• Article # 134225
• Published on 26/11/18 at 16:40
©  Formula One
Formula 1: Pirelli (tyres) extends as the exclusive "Global Tyre Partner" for four years (2020-2023)

Pirelli, an Italian tyre brand, has extended as Formula 1's exclusive "Global Tyre Partner" for a period of four years, or the 2020-2023 cycle, according to Formula One Group, on 25/11/2018. The deal was signed on the day of the last Grand Prix of the 2018 season, won by the 2018 World Champion…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 134224
• Published on 26/11/18 at 15:50
©  D.R.
Premier League: Acronis (IT) becomes a global partner of Manchester City FC from 2018-19

Acronis, a Swiss company specialised in computer storage and data protection, has become the "Official Data Backup and Storage Partner" of Manchester City FC (Premier League) as part of a "multi-year" agreement, announced the club on 26/11/2018. Acronis has the status of global partner, the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Social Responsibility
• Article # 134222
• Published on 26/11/18 at 15:10
©  FCSM
France: FC Sochaux (Domino's Ligue 2) faces the possibility of demotion at the end of the season

"A supervision of the wage bill, a recruitment ban (for players for a fee) and demotion as a precautionary measure at the end of the current sporting season (2018-19)," was the decision taken by the DNCG (French professional football control body) against FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (Domino's Ligue 2…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal
• Article # 134182
• Published on 26/11/18 at 13:30
Singapore: Singtel extends Premier League broadcast rights for the 2019-2022 cycle

The Singaporean telecommunications operator Singtel has extended its exclusive Premier League broadcasting rights in Singapore, for the 2019-2022 cycle, on 22/11/2018. Singtel has been broadcasting the English league in Singapore since 2010-11. Singtel signed a distribution agreement with the…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Agencies, Digital, …
• Article # 134140
• Published on 26/11/18 at 12:40
©  Marbella CF
Spain: Chinese businessman Zhao Zhen acquires Marbella FC (Segunda B, third division)

Guireniao Group Limited, a Hong Kong-based company represented by Chinese businessman Zhao Zhen, has acquired Marbella FC (Segunda B, Spanish third division), according to the Andalusian club on 19/11/2018. The value of the acquisition, which has not been officially communicated, is estimated at…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal
• Article # 134179
• Published on 26/11/18 at 12:00
Copa del Rey: beIN Sports extends its broadcasting rights in France (excluding the final)

The pay-TV group beIN Sports, broadcaster of the Copa del Rey in France since the 2012-13 season, has extended its rights for the competition, on 23/11/2018. The duration of the contract has not yet been specified. These rights do not include those of the final of the competition, for which a…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Agencies, Authorities
• Article # 134178
• Published on 26/11/18 at 11:24