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©  FIGC
Italy: FIGC unanimously approves a projected 2020 budget with a gross margin of €21.4m

With a 2020 turnover of €185.4m (revised upwards +€12.5m) and an estimated gross margin of €21.4m, "the Federation has respected the commitments it made when it set itself the objective of restoring the economic balance of its operating profits," said Gabriele Gravina, president of the FIGC, after…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 173696
• Published on 28/01/20 at 15:00
©  D.R.
LaLiga Santander: Mediapro, which claimed €1.43m from FC Barcelona, ordered to pay the club €1.25m

The Barcelona Court of First Instance has ordered the Spanish audiovisual group Mediapro to pay €1.25m to FC Barcelona (LaLiga Santander) "in respect of various outstanding payments and settlements which the club claimed in its counterclaim," filed by FC Barcelona in a dispute with Mediapro…
Domain(s): Clubs, Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Legal, Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 173677
• Published on 28/01/20 at 14:20
©  FC Inter Milan
Serie A TIM: Inter Milan launch shirt flocked in Mandarin vs Cagliari to celebrate Chinese New Year

FC Internazionale Milano (Serie A TIM) launched a commemorative shirt with the names of the players flocked in Mandarin to celebrate Chinese New Year (on 25/01/2020, Year of the Rat), on 21/01/2020. The shirt was worn by the Milanese players for their game versus Cagliari Calcio (1-1, Matchday 21…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 173681
• Published on 28/01/20 at 13:20
©  Mainz 05
Bundesliga: Infront extends as the exclusive marketing agency of FSV Mainz 05 until 2030-31

The media and marketing rights agency Infront Sports & Media has prematurely extended its agreement as the exclusive marketing agency of FSV Mainz 05 (Bundesliga) for six additional seasons (2025-2031), according to the club on 27/01/2020. The contract includes the rights to shirt sponsorship…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 173671
• Published on 28/01/20 at 12:30
©  AS Roma
AS Roma: launch of the "Easy Mobility" scheme facilitating travel to the Stadio Olimpico in Rome

AS Roma (Serie A TIM) has launched the "Easy Mobility" scheme, which aims to make it easier for the club's fans to get to the Stadio Olimpico (68,530 capacity) on matchdays, according to the club on 23/01/2020. "Thanks to the agreements struck with some of the main transport players in the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Digital, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 173644
• Published on 28/01/20 at 11:45
©  FAI
Republic of Ireland: Gerry McAnaney elected as interim president of the Association until July 2020

Gerry McAnaney, 61, has been elected president of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) after beating Martin Heraghty by 88 votes to 40 at the Association's general assembly held in Blanchardstown, a suburb of Dublin (IRL) on 25/01/2020. Until the annual general assembly scheduled for July…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 173645
• Published on 28/01/20 at 11:10
©  EPCR
European Cups (rugby): "Sponsorship revenues on the rise, TV rights much higher" (V. Gaillard, EPCR)

"While sponsorship revenues are indeed on the rise, those from TV broadcasting rights for the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup around the world are much higher, by a ratio of approximately 1 to 5," said Vincent Gaillard CEO of EPCR to News Tank Football on 07/01/2020, ahead of the Round 5…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Marketing - Communication, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 173351
• Published on 28/01/20 at 10:30
Germany: RTL acquires TV rights to the Europa League and Europa Conference League (2021-2024)

The German free and pay-TV group Mediengruppe RTL has acquired the broadcasting rights in Germany for the Europa League and the Europa Conference League, for the 2021-2024 season, from UEFA on 27/01/2020. According to the German group, the matches of the two competitions (282 in total) will be…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Agencies, Authorities
• Article # 173612
• Published on 28/01/20 at 09:45
©  All Blacks
Rugby: Replay (clothing), "official formalwear and denim partner" of the All Blacks until 2023

Replay, a brand belonging to the Italian clothing company Fashion Box, has become "official formalwear partner" and the "official denim partner" of the "All Blacks" (New Zealand men's rugby team), the "All Blacks Sevens" (male rugby sevens team) and Maori All Blacks for four years (2020-2023)…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 173575
• Published on 27/01/20 at 17:45
©  Pro League
Belgium: domestic rights to the Pro League not awarded as €100m/year target was not reached

The general assembly of the Pro League has decided not to award its domestic media rights from the 2020-21 season on the basis of the current situation and plans to continue its consultations with the candidates who have submitted an offer as part of the current process," announced the Belgian…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Authorities
• Article # 173588
• Published on 27/01/20 at 17:00