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eSports: Panasonic (electronics), becomes an "eFootball partner" of FC St. Pauli (2.Bundesliga)

Panasonic, a Japanese electronics group, has become an "eFootball partner" of the FC St. Pauli's (2.Bundesliga) eSports team from 2019-20, according to the club on 11/03/2020. The German club plays in the Virtual Bundesliga (VBL), the eSports competition organised by the DFL. "Panasonic will…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, esport - gaming
• Article # 178161
• Published on 19/03/20 at 10:30

Covid-19: "A spirit of cooperation, solidarity and unity" (Gianni Infantino, FIFA)

"We have shown again today a spirit of cooperation, solidarity and unity. These must be our key drivers moving forward and I would like to thank all the Confederations' presidents for their positive contributions and efforts," said Gianni Infantino (ITA-SUI), president of FIFA, on 18/03/2020…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal
• Article # 178163
• Published on 19/03/20 at 10:00

Covid-19: "Decision to postpone Euro 2020 testament to collective decision-making" (A. Agnelli, ECA)

"Today's decision to postpone the UEFA Euro 2020 (rescheduled from 11/06 to 11/07/2021) is testament to the unity and collaborative efforts of professional game stakeholders to engage in collective decision-making in the best interest of the game," said Andrea Agnelli, chairman of the ECA and…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 178129
• Published on 19/03/20 at 09:20

Ligue 1 Conforama: Nicolas Holveck (ex-AS Monaco) appointed executive chairman of Stade Rennais FC

"Nicolas Holveck has been appointed executive chairman of Stade Rennais FC (Ligue 1 Conforama) by decision of the board of directors with immediate effect," announced the Brittany club on 18/03/2020. After a spell with AS Nancy-Lorraine (Domino's Ligue 2), Nicolas Holveck held the position of…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal
• Article # 178130
• Published on 18/03/20 at 17:46

Covid-19 / UK: Chelsea lends the Millennium Hotel at Stamford Bridge to the National Health Service

Chelsea FC (Premier League) will be lending the Millennium Hotel at Stamford Bridge (41,663 capacity) in London (ENG) to National Health Service (NHS) medical staff to use as accommodation, during the fight against the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, according to the club on 18/03/2020. "The…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility, Stadiums
• Article # 178113
• Published on 18/03/20 at 16:59

Transfers: "Amounts are based on objective criteria translatable into a statistical model" (CIES)

"In 2019, for the first time ever, football clubs spent more than €10bn on transfer fees. This figure has more than tripled over the past decade in parallel with the increase of club revenues. Contrary to what is often put forward by persons outside the football world, the amounts for transfer…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Transfer Market
• Article # 178102
• Published on 18/03/20 at 16:24

Covid-19: "I suggest to accept the postponement of Euro 2020 to June/July 2021" (G. Infantino, FIFA)

"I have called for a Bureau of the Council conference call (on Wednesday 18/03/2020) to see how we can progress matters collectively. During this call, I will suggest to accept the postponements of the CONMEBOL 2020 Copa América and the UEFA Euro 2020 to June/July of 2021," said Gianni Infantino…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 178101
• Published on 18/03/20 at 15:35

Covid-19/Euro 2021: "In the face of crisis, football has shown its best side" (A. Ceferin, UEFA)

"There was a real spirit of cooperation, with everyone recognising that they had to sacrifice something in order to achieve the best result. It was important that, as the governing body of European football, UEFA led the process and made the biggest sacrifice. In the face of this crisis, football…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Agencies, …
• Article # 178046
• Published on 18/03/20 at 14:49

Covid-19/France: Canal+ goes free-to-air on all boxes, offers subscribers access to all its channels

Canal+ is announcing the free-to-air broadcast of its premium channel on all boxes (SFR, Free, Orange, etc.) during the period of confinement due to the Coronavirus pandemic (until 15/04/2020), according to the free and pay-TV group on Twitter on 16/03/2020. "For its subscribers, the group is also…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 177991
• Published on 18/03/20 at 13:39

Covid-19: Athletic Bilbao lights up San Mamés in support of healthcare professionals

Athletic Club Bilbao (LaLiga Santander) lit up the Estadio San Mamés (53,332 capacity) on the evening of 14/03/2020 "to thank the health personnel and the rest of the professionals who are working for the common good in the Coronavirus crisis," said the Basque club on 15/03/2020. The message…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility, Stadiums
• Article # 178034
• Published on 18/03/20 at 12:59