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©  Borussia Dortmund
Covid-19: Borussia Dortmund transforms the Signal Iduna Park into a Coronavirus treatment centre

Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) are transforming their stadium, the Signal Iduna Park (81,365 capacity), in to a Coronavirus treatment centre, announced the German club on 03/04/2020. "Starting from tomorrow, Saturday (04/04/2020), it is medical care - for coronavirus patients and suspected cases…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Social Responsibility
• Article # 179801
• Published on 03/04/20 at 17:10
©  CONMEBOL
Covid-19: "Nobody in the world knows when we will be able to play like before" (G. Infantino, FIFA)

"Health comes first! We all wish that we could have football tomorrow but unfortunately it's not possible and nobody in the world today knows when we will be able to play like before," said Gianni Infantino (ITA-SUI), president of FIFA, via a video conference during the 72nd CONMEBOL Congress, on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Stadiums, …
• Article # 179788
• Published on 03/04/20 at 16:10
Covid-19/TV rights: "Aim to make discussions amicable despite the contracts" (A. Kranz, Infront)

"Generally, it is very clear in each (media rights) contract. If an event is cancelled we do not get money from broadcasters and we do not pay our rights holder. However, there is more to it than that," said Amikam Kranz, vice-president of sales and media operations for the Swiss media and…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Agencies, Finance, …
• Article # 179773
• Published on 03/04/20 at 15:25
©  D.R.
MLS: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram communities of the 26 franchises (April 2020)

Find in the infographics below the Facebook (number of likes) and Twitter (number of followers) communities of the 26 MLS franchises of the North American professional soccer league. These infographics are automatically updated on the first of each month. The 25th MLS season began on…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 179770
• Published on 03/04/20 at 14:25
©  ACF Fiorentina
Covid-19: ACF Fiorentina fundraiser for hospitals in Florence (Italy) exceeds €750,000

"We have exceeded €750,000 in donations thanks to your help," announced ACF Fiorentina (Serie A TIM) on 01/04/2020. The club launched the "Forza e Cuore" (Strength and Heart) fundraising campaign on the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe in order to help fight the Coronavirus pandemic on 18/03/2020…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Social Responsibility
• Article # 179772
• Published on 03/04/20 at 13:30
©  West Ham United FC
Premier League: West Ham United FC's sleeve sponsor Basset & Gold (finance) goes into administration

Basset & Gold, a UK-based financial services company, sleeve sponsor and eSports partner of West Ham United FC (Premier League) since 13/07/2018 until the end of 2019-20 (season currently suspended due to Covid-19), announced that it had gone into administration on 01/04/2020. "B&G Plc and…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, esport - gaming
• Article # 179755
• Published on 03/04/20 at 12:30
©  Infront
Infront: André Fläckel (ex-Lagardère Sports) appointed head of gaming and eSports from 01/04/2020

André Fläckel has been appointed head of gaming and eSports at Infront, announced the Swiss marketing agency on 30/03/2020. The former co-found of the eSports department at Lagardère Sports & Entertainment, took up his post on 01/04/2020. "Fläckel, will report to Christian Müller, Infront's senior…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Marketing - Communication, esport - gaming
• Article # 179744
• Published on 03/04/20 at 11:30
©  Olympique de Marseille
Covid-19/France: Olympique de Marseille presents a series of initiatives during the pandemic

Financial support for hospitals in Marseille (FRA), delivery of food supplies to the Food Bank, provision of the club's facilities, a thank-you video and illumination of the Orange Vélodrome (67,354 capacity) in tribute to healthcare workers... these are the main initiatives of Olympique de…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Social Responsibility, …
• Article # 179663
• Published on 03/04/20 at 10:55
©  FCB
Covid-19/Belgium: Pro League's board of directors proposes "current ranking as the final ranking"

"The board of directors is formulating a unanimous opinion to the general assembly (convened on Wednesday 15/04/2020) not to resume the competitions of the 2019-20 season and to accept the current Jupiler Pro League ranking as the final ranking (subject to the decisions of the licensing…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Stadiums
• Article # 179723
• Published on 03/04/20 at 10:20
©  Sporsora
Exclusive eSports: "When traditional sport is at a standstill, we can continue" (N. Maurer, Team Vitality)

"When traditional sport is at a standstill, we can continue. At a time when there is little content to watch, this strongly boosts eSports audiences," said Nicolas Maurer, CEO of Team Vitality (eSports), to News Tank Football on 23/03/2020. "Usually we play offline, in arenas or studios. In…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Essentials Clubs, esport - gaming
• Article # 178483
• Published on 03/04/20 at 09:40