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LFP: over 20 million followers on social networks (+25% versus the end of May 2020)

"Thanks to international development and the work of the digital teams, the LFP recorded more than 20 million followers on its social networks by 01/11/2021," announced the Ligue de Football Professionnel on 16/11/2021. The League's various platforms (Ligue 1, Ligue 2 and LFP) had a combined…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Digital, …
• Article # 234196
• Published on 17/11/21 at 09:40

FIFPro: David Aganzo (ESP) succeeds Philippe Piat (FRA) as president

Spaniard David Aganzo, born on 10/01/1981, was elected for four years (2021-2025) president of FIFPro at the international footballers' union's congress, in Paris (FRA) on 16/11/2021. He succeeds Frenchman Philippe Piat, who has held this position since 2013 (two four-year terms) and who becomes…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal
• Article # 236473
• Published on 16/11/21 at 19:00

Manchester United FC: project for fans to have an ownership stake in the club in "advanced talks"

"We are in advanced talks with MUST (Manchester United Supporters' Trust, a body of over 200,000 members whose purpose is to strengthen the role of supporters in the club's decision-making process) about a Fans' Share Scheme which would open a path for fans to build, over time, a meaningful…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Investment - Shareholding, Legal
• Article # 234155
• Published on 16/11/21 at 17:50

Ligue 2 BKT: collectable shirt to thank Grenoble Foot 38 season ticket holders for their solidarity

The players of Grenoble Foot 38 will wear a collectable shirt, upon which the names of supporters who have waived the refund of their 2020-21 season ticket, during two Ligue 2 BKT matches (on 02 and 11/12/2021), announced the French club on 10/11/2021. These shirts will also be given to the season…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Activation, Ticketing, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 234123
• Published on 16/11/21 at 17:20

FIFPro: "Without an international mandate, I take back my freedom of speech and action" (P. Piat)

"If I leave FIFPro today, I am not abandoning the struggle. But without an international mandate from now on, I will take back my freedom of speech and action and continue to promote my own ideas, which I know are also yours," said Philippe Piat, who will be 80 years old on 18/06/2022 and who is…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Employment - training, …
• Article # 234143
• Published on 16/11/21 at 16:50

Real Betis Balompié: fans encouraged to donate blood in exchange for a free match ticket

Real Betis Balompié (LaLiga Santander), through its Foundation, is rolling out "Dona en Verde" ("Donate in Green"), a campaign aimed at encouraging its supporters to donate blood to the Seville Blood Transfusion Centre (ESP), "which currently has low reserves," announced the club on…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Activation, Ticketing, Social Responsibility
• Article # 234124
• Published on 16/11/21 at 16:20

Cagliari Calcio: CSR commitments for the 2021-2023 cycle in line with the UN's Agenda 2030

Cagliari Calcio (Serie A TIM) has presented its Sustainability Report for the 2020-21 season, a document that aimed at strengthening its "social commitment and sustainability path" and lay out development goals for the 2021-2023 cycle, announced the Italian club on 12/11/2021. The publication of…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 234122
• Published on 16/11/21 at 15:30

Qatar 2022 qualifiers: 10.7 million viewers for Northern Ireland - Italy on Rai 1

Northern Ireland - Italy (0-0), the Italian national team's tenth and last qualifying match for the 2022 World Cup (Group C), drew an average of 10.775 million viewers on the Italian public TV channel Rai 1, on Monday 15/11/2021 (kick-off 20:45 CET), according to data from the audience measurement…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media Audiences, Media
• Article # 234108
• Published on 16/11/21 at 14:40

Serie A TIM: Professor Alberto Zangrillo appointed president of Genoa CFC by 777 Partners

Professor Alberto Zangrillo (ITA) has been appointed as president of the board at Genoa CFC (Serie A TIM), announced the Italian club on 15/11/2021. The appointment is part of the change of ownership of Genoa, which is now owned by the American investment fund 777 Partners. Alberto Zangrillo…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Legal, Investment - Shareholding, Essentials Clubs
• Article # 234098
• Published on 16/11/21 at 14:00

Handball: Engelbert Strauss (workwear), partner of the Euro until 2024

Engelbert Strauss, a German manufacturer of workwear and protective equipment, has extended its partnership with the EHF Euro until 2024, announced the European Handball Federation on 15/11/2021. The agreement was negotiated by Infront and DAZN, the exclusive media and marketing partners of the…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 234096
• Published on 16/11/21 at 12:30