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Qatar 2022: FIFA organises the "Arab Cup" in preparation for the World Cup, from 01 to 18/12/2021

"We are delighted that all 22 teams from across the Arab world have agreed to take part in the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, which will be held in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadiums," said Gianni Infantino (ITA-SUI), president of FIFA, 11/24/2020. The competition, which will serve as a dress rehearsal…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Stadiums
• Article # 201117
• Published on 30/11/20 at 17:52

FC Bayern Munich: augmented reality feature for fans to project trophies won by the club

FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) has launched "FC Bayern Trophy TouAR", a feature available on the club's official application that allows fans to project the trophies won by the club during the 2019-20 season in a room of their choice, in order to take photos or videos with them on 27/11/2020…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 201109
• Published on 30/11/20 at 17:10

Golf: the PGA Tour forms a "strategic alliance" with The European Tour and becomes a shareholder

The European Tour, the organization in charge of the professional golf circuit, and the PGA Tour, its North American counterpart, have forged a "strategic alliance" which will allow the two entities in charge of the global golf circuits "explore all facets of collaboration, working together on…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 201083
• Published on 30/11/20 at 16:37

Serie A TIM: Suzuki celebrates its Moto GP title with a special Torino FC shirt

Suzuki Italia, a subsidiary of the Japanese car manufacturer, has activated its partnership with Torino FC (Serie A TIM), by displaying a special logo on the club's shirt to celebrate the 2020 Moto GP title won by the Spanish rider Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar), announced the club on…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 201060
• Published on 30/11/20 at 15:00

FC Internazionale Milano: a turnover of €372.4m (-10.7%) and net loss of €102.4m in 2019-20

FC Internazionale Milano (Serie A TIM) posted a turnover of €372.4m for the financial year 2019-20 (from 01/07/2019 to 30/06/2020), down 10.7% versus 2018-19 (a record €417.1m), according to the Milanese club at its shareholders meeting on 27/11/2020. This decrease in revenue is explained by…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Essentials Clubs
• Article # 201022
• Published on 30/11/20 at 13:49

FIFA: "Diversity, understanding and willingness to use football for positivity" (F. Samoura)

"I am proud to say that at FIFA there is more diversity, understanding and willingness to use football as a tool for positivity than ever before," said Fatma Samoura (SEN), FIFA secretary general, during the closing session of the World Football Summit on 27/11/2020. Fatma Samoura, who spoke…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 201056
• Published on 30/11/20 at 12:49

Premier League: Hisense (electronics), official partner of Leeds United for 2 seasons (2020-2022)

Hisense, a Chinese electronics group (telephones, televisions, household appliances), has become an official partner of Leeds United FC (Premier League) for two seasons (2020-2022), announced the club on 27/11/2020. Hisense has the status of official partner, the second level in the Leeds…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 201033
• Published on 30/11/20 at 12:00

NBA: Louis Vuitton presents a collection via a virtual experience at Madison Square Garden

Louis Vuitton, the French designer and manufacturer of luxury products (luggage, accessories, ready-to-wear clothing), activated its partnership with the National Basketball Association by unveiling its new collection via a virtual experience at Madison Square Garden, the arena where the New York…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 201040
• Published on 30/11/20 at 11:30

Qatar 2022/European qualifiers: the six pots for the draw on 07/12/2020 decided

Belgium, France, England, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands are the ten teams that make up the Top 10 seeded teams in Pot 1 of the draw for the European qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, announced FIFA on 27/11/2022. These are the Top 10 European…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 200954
• Published on 30/11/20 at 11:01

LaLiga Santander/LaLiga SmartBank: 29% of clubs (12/42) under foreign ownership in 2020-21

12 of the 42 clubs taking part in Spanish first and second divisions in 2020-21 - 20 clubs in LaLiga Santander and 22 in LaLiga SmartBank - are owned by a foreign owner, i.e. nearly 29%, according to the infographic compiled by News Tank Football on 26/11/2020 (see below). This foreign influence…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Essentials Clubs
• Article # 200807
• Published on 30/11/20 at 09:35