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Release of internationals: CAS rejects LaLiga's argument, clubs vs federations standoff continues

In June 2021, the failure of certain clubs - notably in the Ligue 1 Uber Eats and Ligue 2 BKT - to release their players selected to take part in the Tokyo Olympic Games generated confusion among the general public, who were impervious to the subtle notion of "FIFA dates" from which the Olympic…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 226909
• Published on 31/08/21 at 11:40

Social media: Cristiano Ronaldo, the world's most followed footballer ahead of Messi and Neymar

Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo, who returns to Manchester United FC (Premier League) after leaving the club at the end of the 2008-09 season, has over 579 million cumulative followers on the social networks Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as of 30/08/2021. This figure makes Ronaldo…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication, Social Networks
• Article # 226922
• Published on 31/08/21 at 11:00

Ligue 1 Uber Eats: Viacom 18 acquires broadcasting rights in India (some matches broadcast on MTV)

Viacom 18, a joint venture between the US media conglomerate ViacomCBS and Indian media conglomerate Network 18, acquired the rights to broadcast the Ligue 1 Uber Eats, in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives over the 2021-2024 cycle, in August…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Media
• Article # 226900
• Published on 31/08/21 at 10:20

Sponsorship: Cristiano Ronaldo, footballer who generates the most revenue, ahead of Messi and Neymar

Cristiano Ronaldo, who signed for Manchester United FC (Premier League) on 27/08/2021, generated $120m (€100.8m) in revenue in 2020-21, according to the annual rankings of US business magazine Forbes published on 04/06/2021. The Portuguese star, who played for the Red Devils from 2003-2009, earned…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 226911
• Published on 31/08/21 at 09:40

FC Barcelona: 10 fans invited to be "virtual mascots" for the match versus Getafe on 29/08/2021

FC Barcelona (LaLiga Santander) and its major partner Rakuten offered ten fans from around the world the opportunity to become the club's "virtual mascots" for the match versus Getafe CF (2-1 victory for Barça) on Sunday 29/08/2021. "Each mascot was asked to submit a video message of support…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 226883
• Published on 30/08/21 at 17:40

2021-22 Ligue 1 Uber Eats: attendance for Matchday 4 (23,620 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 4 of the 2021-22 Ligue 1 Uber Eats season drew an average of 23,620 spectators per game, from Friday 27 to Sunday 29/08/2021. The average fill rate was 75.7%. Three matches drew more than 25,000 spectators, three others less than 15,000. OGC Nice - FC Girondins de Bordeaux (4-0) took…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 226841
• Published on 30/08/21 at 17:00

ReportCalcio 2021: revenue from Italian professional football down 11.1% in 2019-20 due to Covid-19

Total revenue from Italian professional football decreased by €434m (-11.1%) in 2019-20, from €3.897bn to €3.463bn, with the significant impact of lower ticketing revenue (-€75m), according to the 11^th edition of ReportCalcio presented by the FIGC on 26/08/2021. The decrease in wage costs…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Marketing - Communication, Clubs, …
• Article # 226842
• Published on 30/08/21 at 16:20

Sponsorship: Socios.com's partner clubs received £150m (€174.8m) in 2020-21 (press)

Socios.com, a cryptocurrency blockchain platform owned by Maltese companies ChiliZ and Mediarex Sports & Entertainment, has paid out £150m (€174.8m as of 21/08/2021) to all of its partner sports clubs (nearly 40) over the 2020-21 season, according to the British daily newspaper The Telegraph…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 226840
• Published on 30/08/21 at 15:30

LaLiga Santander: Taica (technology, JPN), main shirt sponsor of RCD Mallorca for 2021-22

Taica Corporation, a Japanese technology company, has become the main shirt sponsor of RCD Mallorca (LaLiga Santander ) for the 2021-22 season, announced the promoted side on 27/08/2021. Japanese footballer Takefusa Kubo, under contract with Real Madrid CF, has been sent on loan to RCD Mallorca…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 226819
• Published on 30/08/21 at 14:40

Basketball: NBA to launch a travelling exhibition in Europe dedicated to its history and culture

The National Basketball Association, in partnership with the event agency Expand Trading Company, launches "The NBA Exhibition, an NBA-themed, touring fan experience showcasing the lifestyle, culture and history of the NBA," announced the North American League on 27/08/2021. The exhibition will…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 226793
• Published on 30/08/21 at 14:00