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Serie A TIM: Cagliari Calcio players give up their wages for April 2020

"S settlement has been reached with all the players of the first team that provides for the waiver of their monthly salaries for April 2020," announced Cagliari Calcio (Serie A TIM) on 11/05/2020. All sports competitions in Italy have been officially suspended since 10/03/2020, due to the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 183026
• Published on 13/05/20 at 11:30

K League (South Korea): 3.4 million viewers on Twitter and 234,000 on YouTube for the opening match

The first match of the 2020 Hana1Q K League season, the South Korean football championship, post Covid-19, between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Suwon Samsung Bluewings (1-0), drew a cumulative 3.4 million viewers via Twitter and 234,000 via YouTube on 08/05/2020 (kick-off at 19:00 local time)…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies
• Article # 183024
• Published on 13/05/20 at 10:50

France: relegation of Amiens SC "an iniquitous decision that forces us to go to court" (B. Joannin)

"How do you relegate a club on Matchday 28 when there's still a quarter of the championship to go? This decision was made hastily, without any real consultation. An iniquitous decision that forces us to go to court," said Bernard Joannin, president of Amiens SC Football (Ligue 1 Conforama), during…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 182973
• Published on 12/05/20 at 17:40

ECA: Michele Centenaro joins the executive board, Charlie Marshall appointed CEO

Outgoing general secretary of the ECA, Michele Centenaro (ITA) has been unanimously appointed to occupy the new position of independent executive board member of the European Club Association, announced the ECA on 09/04/2020. "In addition, the position of general secretary will be replaced by…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal
• Article # 182893
• Published on 12/05/20 at 16:35

Covid-19: quarterly results, stores reopening, footwear... equipment manufacturers are taking action

In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, Puma posted a turnover of €1.29bn in the first quarter (Q1) of 2020 (January, February, March), down 1.3% compared to Q1 2019 (€1.32bn), according to the German group on 07/05/2020. Operating profit (EBIT) fell by 50.1% to €71.2m, versus to €142.5m in Q1 2019…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Digital, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 182947
• Published on 12/05/20 at 15:45

eSports: European Leagues launches "Stay2Score" a virtual competition on FIFA 20 (EA Sports)

European Leagues has launched "Stay2Score", a virtual competition bringing together eight major European leagues that will compete from 13 to 23 May 2020 on the FIFA 20 video game (published by EA Sports), announced the sports marketing agency Lagardère Sports & Entertainment on 11/05/2020…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital, esport - gaming
• Article # 182930
• Published on 12/05/20 at 15:00

Covid-19/Premier League: "We are working with stakeholders to complete the season" (R. Masters)

"We are working flat out with clubs and stakeholders - Government, our broadcast partners, The FA, the EFL, PFA and the LMA - to create a responsible, safe and deliverable model to complete the season," said Richard Masters, chief executive of the Premier League, who held a shareholders meeting…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 182891
• Published on 12/05/20 at 14:15

Ligue 1 Conforama: Paris Saint-Germain launches the "Junior Club FIFA 20 Challenge" tournament

"The Junior Club - the loyalty programme of Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 Conforama) dedicated to young people under the age of 16 - is at the forefront of entertaining its members and is launching its first tournament the Junior Club FIFA 20 Challenge," announced the French club on…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication, esport - gaming
• Article # 182921
• Published on 12/05/20 at 13:15

Newcastle United acquisition: "Saudis forget damage they've done through BeoutQ" (J. Tebas, LaLiga)

"European football rights - including Newcastle United FC (Premier League) rights - have been stolen systematically by BeoutQ for three years. Now the Saudis want a seat at the top table - forgetting the damage they have done through BeoutQ. If football leagues and clubs do not protect their…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Authorities, …
• Article # 182912
• Published on 12/05/20 at 12:05

SSC Napoli: 10 tonnes of food distributed to vulnerable people in the Campania (ITA) region

"In this period of emergency, through the Societa Sportiva Calcio Napoli (Serie A TIM) Charity project, the club is repeating a charity initiative in support of the most vulnerable sections of the population (in the Campania region), with the aim of ensuring the distribution of food," announced…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Social Responsibility, Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 182885
• Published on 12/05/20 at 11:20