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Ligue 1 Conforama: the LFP launches an Arabic language Twitter account and Facebook page

The LFP have announced the launch of an Arabic language Twitter account and Facebook page dedicated to the Ligue 1 Conforama, on 22/02/2019. "After having already launched its Facebook and Twitter accounts in four languages (French, English, Spanish and Portuguese), as well as its Weibo…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 140896
• Published on 26/02/19 at 10:15

Puma: a turnover of €4.648bn (+17.6%) and net profit of €187.4m (+38%) for the financial year 2018

Puma, a German sports equipment manufacturer, posted a turnover of €4.648bn for the financial year 2018, up 12.4% (17.6% currency adjusted) compared to 2017, according to the brand on 14/02/2019. Puma posted "double-digit growth in all regions and product segments," added the brand. The…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Finance, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 140257
• Published on 26/02/19 at 09:30

TSG Hoffenheim: club to host a MIT training course focused on innovation and technology in 2019

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (Bundesliga) will host the very first edition of the "MIT Sports Boot Camp", a one-week training course focused on innovation and technology, in its PreZero Arena stadium from 07 to 13/09/2019, announced the club on 18/02/2019. Registration is open until 01/06/2019 and 120…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Authorities, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 140768
• Published on 25/02/19 at 17:40

UK and IRL: one LaLiga Santander game per matchday for free-to-air broadcast on ITV4

The UK private and pay-TV group ITV has acquired, for the United Kingdom and Ireland, the rights to one LaLiga Santander match per matchday "until the end of the (2018-19) season," announced ITV on 22/02/2019. A "weekly highlights programme" will also be included as part of the agreement…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Agencies, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 140941
• Published on 25/02/19 at 16:50

Women's World Cup 2019: Canada "hands the baton to France" and the trophy tour begins

"To mark the launch of the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy Tour in Paris on Sunday 24/02/2019, 2015 tournament organisers Canada handed the baton on to upcoming hosts France, who are hoping to raise the bar even higher in terms of attendances and audience," said FIFA on 24/02/2019. "Following…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 140932
• Published on 25/02/19 at 16:00

UEFA: nine candidate associations for the four European club competition finals in 2021

UEFA has received bid dossiers from nine member associations (Germany, Russia, Georgia, Spain, Belarus, Finland, Northern Ireland, Ukraine and Sweden) to host UEFA club competition finals (4) in 2021 (see details below)," announced the European Confederation on 22/02/2019. The 2020-21 Champions…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 140897
• Published on 25/02/19 at 15:10

Exclusive Ligue 1 Conforama: Lagardère Sports extends as marketing agency of AS Saint-Étienne until 2030

Lagardère Sports, a sports marketing agency from the French group Lagardère Sports & Entertainment, has extended as the exclusive marketing agency of AS Saint-Étienne (Ligue 1 Conforama) until 30/06/2030 on 25/02/2019. "Lagardère Sports will continue to negotiate AS Saint-Étienne's partnership…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Agencies, Essentials Sponsors & Partners
• Article # 140907
• Published on 25/02/19 at 14:10

FIFA: Gianni Infantino sole presidential candidate 100 days before the Paris Congress on 05/06/2019

"We would like to take this opportunity to inform you that the 69^th FIFA Congress will be held in Paris, France, on 05/06/2019," said FIFA to its 211 member associations on 04/02/2019. The Congress, which will be held in exactly 100 days (on 25/02/2019), just before the 2019 Women's World Cup…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 140909
• Published on 25/02/19 at 13:20

Manchester United: a legends match vs Bayern Munich at Old Trafford 20 years after the 1999 CL final

Manchester United FC (Premier League) is organising "The Treble Reunion", a match between former players of the club and former players of FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga), at Old Trafford (74,879 capacity) on Sunday 26/05/2019 (kick-off at 15:00 local time, 16:00 CET), announced the club on…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility, …
• Article # 140782
• Published on 25/02/19 at 12:30

Champions League: airlines are the most represented sector for shirt sponsorships in the Round of 16

Airlines are the most represented sector for main shirt sponsors of the 16 teams still competing in the Round of 16 of the 2018-19 Champions League, with a presence on the kits of four teams (25%). The automotive and telecommunications sectors follow with three clubs each. These three sectors…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 140797
• Published on 25/02/19 at 11:45