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Manchester United FC: launch of new advisory board comprising seven fans of the club

Manchester United FC (Premier League) is creating a seven-member Fans' Advisory Board (FAB) in order to "strengthen dialogue between the club and supporters, and increase fan input into decision-making," announced the club on 01/12/2021. The body will be co-chaired by Christopher Saad, a fan, and…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Investment - Shareholding, …
• Article # 235871
• Published on 03/12/21 at 17:00

[New] We would have liked to tell you more (week of 29/11 to 03/12/2021)

• 1. FC Union Berlin (Bundesliga) posted a turnover of €71.3m and a net loss of €10.4m during the 2020-21 financial year, according to the club at its annual general meeting. • The Accor Arena and the Stade de France in Paris (FRA) are proposing a joint commercial offer called "Monuments" (VIP…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Social Responsibility, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 235856
• Published on 03/12/21 at 16:40

Ligue 1 Uber Eats: UFL (video game by Strikerz Inc), official supplier of AS Monaco FC for 2021-2023

Strikerz Inc, developer of the free-to-play football video game UFL, has become an official supplier of AS Monaco FC (Ligue 1 Uber Eats) for two seasons (2021-2023), announced the club on 03/12/2021. "In development since 2016, UFL will be released very soon and is generating a lot of anticipation…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, esport - gaming
• Article # 235848
• Published on 03/12/21 at 15:55

Deal Tracker: all the latest sponsorship/partnership agreements in football

This table allows you to find all the major sponsorship/partnership contracts concluded by clubs, federations, leagues, and football players/managers around Europe and throughout the world, since 01/05/2017. By default, all deals have been sorted in a reverse chronological order (newest first)…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Authorities
• Article # 235841
• Published on 03/12/21 at 15:20

Peng Shuai case: other bodies (ITF, ATP, FFT) join the WTA in expressing their concern

"The situation involving Peng Shuai continues to raise serious concerns within and beyond our sport. The response to those concerns has so far fallen short. We again urge for a line of open direct communication between the player and the WTA in order to establish a clearer picture of her…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Game - pitch, Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 235817
• Published on 03/12/21 at 14:40

ECA: executive board unanimous against FIFA's proposal for a World Cup every two years

The ECA executive board has unanimously opposed FIFA's proposal for a biennial World Cup, according to the European Club Association, which met in Paris (FRA), "to address a critical range of topics relating to the future of professional football, at a time of on-going and significant challenges…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 235790
• Published on 03/12/21 at 14:00

USA: ESPN, first media company to monetise content on Twitter Spaces (in aid of cancer research)

The American pay-TV bouquet ESPN has become the first media company to monetise content on Twitter Spaces (a live audio conversation space on the social network), on 01/12/2021. ESPN has created a Twitter Space accessible for $0.99 with proceeds going to the V Foundation, which funds cancer…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication, Media, …
• Article # 235814
• Published on 03/12/21 at 12:30

Exclusive Qatar 2022: "We have a commitment to make this World Cup affordable for everyone" (Fatma Al Nuaimi)

"We have a commitment to make this World Cup affordable for everyone. We're working with Qatar Airways and the tourism sector to make sure that flights and accommodation are provided at a range of price options. For instance, 2 to 5 star hotels need to be available as accommodation for people…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Social Responsibility, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 235700
• Published on 03/12/21 at 11:40

2021-22 Premier League: attendance for Matchday 14 (43,133 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 14 of the 2021-22 Premier League season drew an average of 43,133 spectators per game, from Tuesday 30/11 to Thursday 02/12/2021. The average fill rate was 94.9%. Manchester United FC - Arsenal FC (3-2), the closing game of the matchday (kick-off at 20:15 local time, 21:15 CET), was…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 235792
• Published on 03/12/21 at 11:00

European Top 5: 33.6% of clubs market their stadium naming rights, including 15/18 in the Bundesliga

33 of the 98 clubs participating in one of the European Top 5 (Bundesliga, Serie A TIM, LaLiga Santander, Ligue 1 Uber Eats and Premier League) have a stadium with a naming rights contract (33.6%): • 15 of the 18 Bundesliga clubs (83.3%); • 5 of the 20 clubs (25%) in both LaLiga Santander and…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Essentials Sponsors & Partners
• Article # 235781
• Published on 03/12/21 at 10:20