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Judicial: Mediapro claiming €3.6m from Orange regarding distribution of former Téléfoot channel

The Spanish audiovisual group Mediapro is claiming €3.6m in compensation from the French telecommunications operator Orange regarding the distribution of its former French channel Téléfoot. A summary hearing will take place at the Paris Commercial Court on Wednesday 19/05/2021. Orange is the…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Legal
• Article # 217973
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©  Parma Calcio 1913

Parma Calcio 1913: sale of "Black Lives Matter" shirts for the benefit of charitable organisations

On the occasion of their match versus US Sassuolo Calcio (1-3, Matchday 37 of the Serie A TIM, Sunday 16/05/2021), Parma Calcio 1913 players wore special shirts dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement and the fight against discrimination, which were put on sale on 14/05/2021. "All proceeds…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing, Social Responsibility
• Article # 217954
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©  NWSL

USA: Mastercard strengthens commitment to women's football through agreement with the NWSL

Mastercard, a US-based payment solutions company, has become an official partner of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) as part of a multi-year agreement "centered on elevating visibility for the sport and fan engagement," announced the North American women's football league on 17/05/2021…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 217918
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©  beIN Sports

TV rights: beIN Sports France renews LaLiga Santander broadcasting rights until 2023-24

The pay-TV group beIN Sports, holder of the broadcasting rights to LaLiga Santander in France (2018-2021 cycle), will retain its rights for the 2021-2024 cycle, announced the group on 18/05/2021. beIN Sports has held the rights to broadcast all LaLiga Santander matches in France since 2012. The…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Clubs, Authorities, …
• Article # 217924
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©  AS Roma

AS Roma: 46,036 tickets sold for the derby, a record for a virtual ticketing campaign

"With 46,036 tickets sold, 'Inside the derby' became the most successful virtual ticketing campaign among the five major European leagues," announced AS Roma (Serie A TIM) on 17/05/2021. The club had put on sale virtual tickets for the match versus SS Lazio (2-0 victory for Roma, Matchday 37 of…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Digital, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 217920
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©  FC Bayern Munich

Bundesliga: FC Bayern Munich reaffirms its commitment against homophobia and discrimination

"FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) is once again making it clear on International Day against Homophobia that the club stands for tolerant coexistence and that there is no place in its world view for exclusion, discrimination, hatred and violence of any kind," said the club on 17/05/2021. "FC…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility, Stadiums
• Article # 217891
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©  FC Barcelone

LaLiga Santander: FC Barcelona inaugurates the Barça Cafe, a new restaurant at the Camp Nou

FC Barcelona (LaLiga Santander) have inaugurated the Barça Cafe, "a welcoming sports bar with a blaugrana theme with a gastronomic offering that is based on distinctive elements of Catalan cuisine" in the presence of the club's president Joan Laporta, on 15/05/2021. Located in the grounds of the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing, Stadiums
• Article # 217888
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©  Borussia

Borussia Mönchengladbach: Sonepar (electrical equipment) extends as sleeve sponsor from 2021-22

Sonepar, a French group specialised in the distribution of electrical equipment, has extended as a sleeve sponsor and innovation partner of Borussia Mönchengladbach (Bundesliga) from the 2021-22 season, announced the club on 17/05/2021. Sonepar will continue to benefit from the status of…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs
• Article # 217832
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Media: TF1 and M6 enter exclusive negotiations in order to merge by the end of 2022

The French free-to-air television groups TF1 and M6 have entered exclusive negotiations with a view to providing a "French response to the challenges from global platforms" and the creation of "the French media group with the broadest TV, radio, digital, content production and technology…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Agencies, Finance, …
• Article # 217863
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©  DFB

Germany/DFB: Fritz Keller, president since September 2019, makes his departure official

"As already announced, I am stepping down as president in order for a profound and necessary new beginning at the DFB to take place. I take personal responsibility for my derailment at the presidential board meeting on 23/04/2021, which should remain an absolute low point for the dire DFB…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 217828
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