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2020-21 Europa League: head-to-head Arsenal FC - SL Benfica (Round of 16 second leg, 25/02/2021)

With €388m in turnover in 2019-20, Arsenal FC (Premier League) ranked 11^th in the Football Money League 2021, versus a 23^rd place for SL Benfica (Liga NOS) with €170.3m in turnover, as the two clubs prepare to face each other behind closed doors in the second leg of their 2020-21 Europa League…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Digital, Finance, …
• Article # 209611
• Published on 25/02/21 at 16:06

Premier League: Therabody (wellness), "official recovery partner" of Arsenal FC from 2020-21

Therabody, an American company specialised in percussive massage equipment and wellness programmes, has become the "official recovery partner" of Arsenal FC (Premier League) from 2020-21, announced the club on 24/02/2021. Therabody (previously known as Theragun between 2016 and 2019) has the…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs
• Article # 209612
• Published on 25/02/21 at 15:03

esports/LEC: FC Schalke 04 could sell its slot estimated at €20m (bought for €8m in 2018)

"We are currently in the process of evaluating different options that the club can take depending on the circumstances it'll find itself in by the end of this Bundesliga season. This includes, but is not limited to, selling the LEC slot to an interested buyer. However, no decision has been made as…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Sponsors - Partners, Essentials Clubs, esport - gaming
• Article # 209571
• Published on 25/02/21 at 13:49

China/basketball: CCTV to resume broadcasting NBA games after 17 months of boycott

The Chinese public broadcasting group CCTV will resume broadcasting NBA games, from the All-Star Game (on 07/03/2021 in the United States, 08/03/2021 in China), according to several Chinese media outlets, on 22/02/2021. CCTV has only broadcast one NBA game since the tweet of Daryl Morey, then…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Authorities
• Article # 209582
• Published on 25/02/21 at 12:49

Leeds United FC: schoolchildren invited to become "virtual mascots" for match versus Southampton

Leeds United FC (Premier League), through its Foundation, offered local schoolchildren the opportunity to become the club's "virtual mascots" during the match versus Southampton FC (3-0, Matchday 18 of the 2020-21 Premier League) played behind closed doors at Elland Road Stadium on 23/02/2021…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Social Responsibility, Stadiums
• Article # 209551
• Published on 25/02/21 at 11:59

Formula E: Tag Heuer (watchmaker) extends as official timekeeper as part of a "multi-year" deal

The Swiss watchmaking group Tag Heuer has extended its status as official partner (fourth level) and official timekeeper of the Formula E circuit as part of a "multi-year partnership," announced Formula E, the organising body of the electric car racing world championship, on 24/02/2021. Tag…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 209454
• Published on 25/02/21 at 11:24

FFF/elections: "I would like at least 30% of spectators at the Stade de France" (N. Le Graët)

"You can imagine that with the Stade de France which has 80,000 seats, I would like us to be able to put at least 30% minimum of spectators (or 24,000) on an experimental basis," said Noël Le Graët, president of the FFF and candidate for a new term, in Aix-en-Provence (FRA) on 23/02/2021, 18 days…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 209541
• Published on 25/02/21 at 10:55

Formula E: 2021 season begins with two night races in Saudi Arabia on 26 and 27/02/2021

The ABB FIA Formula E 2021 World Championship for electric cars will start, behind closed doors, in Diriyah (Saudi Arabia), with two night races on 26 and 27/02/2021. Season 7 includes 12 teams, including 10 manufacturers, for 24 drivers including Portuguese driver António Félix da Costa (DS…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility, …
• Article # 209484
• Published on 25/02/21 at 10:24

Germany/stadiums: sport and culture unite around a concept aimed at the gradual return of spectators

20 renowned experts and scientists from various disciplines (infectiology, virology, ventilation, health, medicine, sport, law... see list below) have developed a common concept for a controlled and progressive return of spectators to stadiums and venues deserted because of the Covid-19 pandemic…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Marketing - Communication, Clubs, …
• Article # 209529
• Published on 25/02/21 at 09:50

Champions League: head-to-head Borussia Mönchengladbach - Manchester City (Round of 16, 24/02/2021)

With €549.2m in turnover in 2019-20, Manchester City FC (Premier League) are ranked sixth place in the Football Money League 2021, versus 24^th place for Borussia Mönchengladbach (Bundesliga) with €167.9m in turnover, as the two clubs prepare to face each other in the first leg of their 2020-21…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Digital, Sporting Goods & Brands, …
• Article # 209411
• Published on 24/02/21 at 17:30