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©  CONMEBOL
Covid-19/Brazil-Argentina: match suspended, "decision will be taken in due course" (FIFA)

"FIFA regrets the scenes preceding the suspension of the match between Brazil and Argentina (in Sao Paulo, BRA) for the CONMEBOL qualifiers of World Cup 2022 which prevented millions of fans from enjoying a match between two of the most important football nations in the world," announced the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Legal, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 227531
• Published on 06/09/21 at 17:20
©  FFF
Qatar 2022 qualifiers: 5.23 million viewers for Ukraine - France on M6

Ukraine - France (1-1), the French national team's fifth qualifying match (Group D) for the 2022 World Cup, drew an average of 5.233 million viewers on the free and private TV channel M6, on Saturday 04/09/2021 (kick-off at 20:45 CET), according to data from the French audience measurement…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media Audiences, Media
• Article # 227515
• Published on 06/09/21 at 16:40
©  Olympique Lyonnais
Covid-19/Olympique Lyonnais: 300,000 vaccines administered at Groupama Stadium since April 2021

"Thanks to the mobilisation of all stakeholders in the region, 300,000 doses of vaccines (against Covid-19) have been distributed at the permanent vaccination centre set up at the Groupama Stadium (Décines-Charpieu, FRA) since the beginning of April 2021," announced Olympique Lyonnais (Ligue 1…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Social Responsibility
• Article # 227448
• Published on 06/09/21 at 16:00
©  Liverpool FC
Premier League: Liverpool FC to open several academies in China, including one in Beijing from 2022

Liverpool FC (Premier League), in partnership with the Li Sheng football centre network (see below), will launch several academies for children aged 5 to 16 in three provinces of China (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei), announced the club on 02/09/2021. The first academy will open in 2022 in Nanhaizi…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Game - pitch, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 227486
• Published on 06/09/21 at 15:30
©  Ascoli Calcio
Italy: North Sixth Group (USA) becomes a co-owner of Ascoli Calcio (Serie BKT)

New York-based North Sixth Group has acquired a stake in Ascoli Calcio (Serie BKT), thus becoming a co-owner alongside Massimo Pulcinelli and Italian DIY company Bricofer, announced the club on 01/09/2021. According to Italian media, the share amounts to 31%. "North Sixth Group will control…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Investment - Shareholding, Legal
• Article # 227467
• Published on 06/09/21 at 14:40
©  Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
esports: Fosun (CHN) acquires Chinese team QGhappy and integrates it into Wolves Esports

Fosun International, a Chinese conglomerate and owner of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (Premier League), has acquired the Chinese esports organisation QGhappy and integrated it, now under the name of Chongqing Wolves, into "Wolves Esports" the club's esports section, announced Wolverhampton Wanderers…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, esport - gaming
• Article # 227463
• Published on 06/09/21 at 14:00
©  D.R.
Free-to-air sport: "The list of protected events should be reviewed" (F. Pellissier, TF1)

"We have to defend free exposure, it's a public health issue, it's about promoting sport, especially among young people. The day we can no longer do this, will be catastrophic! There is no reason why the French rugby team shouldn't be fully protected in the same way as the football team. There are…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Authorities, Media, …
• Article # 227449
• Published on 06/09/21 at 12:30
©  Paris Saint-Germain
Ligue 1 Uber Eats: Christian Dior (luxury), official tailor of Paris Saint-Germain for 2021-2023

Christian Dior, the French luxury fashion house, has become a partner and official tailor of Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 Uber Eats) for two seasons (2021-2023), announced the club on 06/09/2021. "Starting this season, Dior will provide the official wardrobe for the Parisian club and will…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 227441
• Published on 06/09/21 at 11:40
©  RBFA
Belgium: Robert Huygens, interim president of the RBFA, confirmed until June 2022

"Robert Huygens, interim president of the Royal Belgian Football Association since 05/06/2021 and the sudden resignation of Mehdi Bayat on 27/05/2021, has been confirmed in his position 'for a short period of one year', until the board of directors holds new elections in June 2022," announced the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 227432
• Published on 06/09/21 at 11:00
©  World Rugby
World Rugby: Richard Heaselgrave appointed as chief revenue and fan engagement officer

Richard Heaselgrave has been appointed as chief revenue and fan engagement officer at World Rugby, announced the body on 03/09/2021. This is a new position that partially assumes the responsibilities of Marissa Pace, the outgoing chief marketing officer. "In line with the continued advancement…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Digital, Finance, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 227431
• Published on 06/09/21 at 10:20