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Tennis: Rakuten (e-commerce) becomes "global presenting partner" of the Davis Cup for 2019 and 2020

Rakuten, a Japanese group specialised in Internet services, e-commerce, finance and digital content, has become the "global presenting partner" of the Davis Cup, which has been renamed "Davis Cup by Rakuten," announced the Kosmos group, the ITF and Rakuten on 04/06/2019. The duration of the…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Digital, Authorities
• Article # 148861
• Published on 05/06/19 at 10:10

Turkey: Nihat Özdemir elected as president of the Football Federation "for a four-year term" (UEFA)

Businessman Nihat Özdemir has been elected as president of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) "for a four-year term" at the ordinary general meeting held at the JW Marriot Hotel in Ankara (TUR), according to UEFA on 01/06/2019. With 179 votes out of 183, Özdemir will succeed Hüsnü Güreli…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 148842
• Published on 05/06/19 at 09:30

Asia: AFC Congress in Paris appoints China as the host country of the AFC Asian Cup 2023

Gathered at the AFC Extraordinary Congress in Paris (FRA), on the eve of the 69^th FIFA Congress, the AFC Member Associations have "unanimously" appointed China, the only candidate country, to host the AFC Asian Cup 2023, on 04/06/2019. China has previously hosted the continental tournament in…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 148906
• Published on 04/06/19 at 17:50

Ligue 1 Conforama: Paris Saint-Germain set to open an academy in Germany in September 2019

"Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 Conforama) is set to open its first academy in Germany, in the North Rhein-Westphalia region, as part of an exclusive partnership with the Football Academy Dusseldorf GmbH," announced the French club on 03/06/2019. "Paris Saint-Germain Academy Germany will…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 148874
• Published on 04/06/19 at 17:00

FIFA: "For me, Gianni Infantino has no legitimacy to represent football" (Michel Platini)

"For me, Gianni Infantino is not credible as FIFA president and has no legitimacy to represent football. Just because you have drawn the balls (i.e. participated in competition draws) does not mean you can represent FIFA," said Michel Platini, former president of UEFA (2007-2015), at a press…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 148786
• Published on 04/06/19 at 16:10

England: BT (telecoms) becomes a lead partner of The FA for five years (2019-2024, £60m)

The British telecommunications group BT (British Telecom) has become a lead partner (first level) of The Football Association for five years (2019-2024), according to The FA on 04/06/2019. Thus, the 28 English national teams (football, futsal, disabled sports) will display the BT logo as a main…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Authorities, Agencies, …
• Article # 148885
• Published on 04/06/19 at 15:30

IFAB: Laws of the Game 2019-20

"Football must have Laws which keep the game 'fair' as a crucial foundation of the beauty of the 'beautiful game' is its fairness - this is a vital feature of the 'spirit' of the game. The best matches are those where the referee is rarely needed as the players play with respect for each other…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 148831
• Published on 04/06/19 at 14:40

eSports: Puma extends as equipment supplier of all Cloud9 (USA) teams excluding London Spitfire

The German sports equipment manufacturer Puma has renewed and extended its agreement with Cloud9, according to the American eSports organisation on 29/05/2019. "The new, multi-year deal will see the two parties work together on a full apparel collection and involves all of Cloud9's teams, besides…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, esport - gaming
• Article # 148619
• Published on 04/06/19 at 13:40

Women's World Cup 2019: beIN Sports to broadcast the competition in 30+ countries (Asia and MENA)

beIN Media Group has acquired the broadcasting rights to the Women's World Cup France 2019 from FIFA "in more than 30 countries across Asia and the Middle East & North Africa," announced the Qatari pay-TV group on 31/05/2019. "This new deal means that beIN will distribute this year's FIFA…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Agencies
• Article # 148833
• Published on 04/06/19 at 13:00

Premier League: LoveBet (betting), main shirt sponsor and sleeve sponsor of Burnley FC (2019-2022)

LoveBet, Malta's leading sports betting operator in Asia, has become a major partner of Burnley FC (Premier League) for three seasons (2019-2022), according to the club on 03/06/2019. LoveBet has the status of a major partner, the first level in the sponsorship hierarchy of Burnley FC. The…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 148832
• Published on 04/06/19 at 12:20