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DFL: a record cumulative revenue of €4.42bn for the 36 German professional football clubs in 2017-18

The cumulative revenue of the 36 German professional football clubs (18 in the Bundesliga, 18 in 2.Bundesliga) reached a record of €4.42bn in 2017-18 (+10% compared to 2016-17), which confirms "the positive economic development of German professional football," announced the DFL, which presented…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Merchandising - Licensing, Sponsors - Partners, Authorities, …
• Article # 140259
• Published on 18/02/19 at 11:05
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Think Football 2019: FIFA reports on News Tank Football's event held on 07/02/2019

"At the beginning of February, with four months to go until the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 (from 07/06 to 07/07/2019), Paris played host to 'Think Football', a symposium organised by News Tank Football. At the event, FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura and 2019 Local…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 140316
• Published on 18/02/19 at 10:45
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Premier League: Fanatics (licensed products) expands its official retail partnership with Everton FC

Fanatics, US manufacturer and distributor of licensed sports products, has expanded its partnership with Everton FC (Premier League) as the club's "official retail partner" as part of a "long-term deal," announced the club on 14/02/2019. Fanatics has the status of major partner, the first…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 140206
• Published on 18/02/19 at 09:44
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LaLiga Santander: "We should play three matches per season abroad" (J. Bartomeu, FC Barcelona)

"We have already spoken several times with LaLiga and told them that if they want to promote LaLiga Santander even more, we should play three matches per season abroad, one on the American continent, one in the Middle East and one in Asia," said Josep Maria Bartomeu, president of FC Barcelona, on…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance, Authorities, …
• Article # 140204
• Published on 15/02/19 at 18:00
European cups: Twitter and YouTube partner with Optus (telecom) to broadcast matches in Australia

Optus, an Australian telecommunications operator (a subsidiary of the Singapore-based Singtel telecommunications group) and holder of the broadcasting rights for the 2018-2021 Champions League and the Europa League in Australia, has formed partnerships with Twitter and YouTube to broadcast 10…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Agencies, Clubs, …
• Article # 140011
• Published on 15/02/19 at 17:40
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NBA: Puma becomes an "official marketing partner" of the North American league from 2019

Puma, a German sports equipment brand, has become an "official marketing partner" of the National Basketball Association as part of a "multiyear partnership," announced the NBA on 13/02/2019. As part of the partnership, Puma will be able to use the logos and jerseys of NBA franchises in its…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 140149
• Published on 15/02/19 at 17:04
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Piracy: "beoutQ impacts the entire ecosystem of international sport" (Sophie Jordan, beIN)

"If it's not stopped quickly, beoutQ (Saudi pirate entity) will get out of control and will wipe billions of Euros off the value of global sports and entertainment. The damaging consequence of reduced funding will not be felt solely by the rights holders such as the sports leagues and federations…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Authorities, Agencies, Finance, …
• Article # 140155
• Published on 15/02/19 at 15:04
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LaLiga Santander: Telefonica (telecoms) partner of Atlético Madrid for 4 seasons (2019-2023)

Telefonica, a Spanish telecommunications operator and the main broadcaster of LaLiga Santander for the 2019-2022 cycle, has extended its partnership with the women's and men's teams of Club Atlético de Madrid (LaLiga Santander) for "the next four seasons" (2019-2023), announced the club on…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 140153
• Published on 15/02/19 at 13:59
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Ligue 1 Conforama: Vadim Vasilyev "released from his position" at AS Monaco FC by Dmitry Rybolovlev

"I have decided to release Vadim Vasilyev from his position as vice-president and CEO of the club," said Dmitry Rybolovlev, majority shareholder and president of AS Monaco FC (Ligue 1 Conforama), on 14/02/2019. The Russian Vadim Vasilyev joined AS Monaco in January 2013 as an advisor to the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 140154
• Published on 15/02/19 at 13:20
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Champions League: "We must have one live match on free-TV in Germany" (K-H Rummenigge, Bayern)

"We must do everything we can to convince UEFA that during the next rights period (2021 to 2024) at least one live match (per round), ideally a top match, can be seen on free-TV in Germany again," said Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, executive board chairman of FC Bayern Munich, to the German magazine…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Media Audiences, Authorities
• Article # 140152
• Published on 15/02/19 at 12:44