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War in Ukraine: IOC recommends that no Russian or Belarusian athletes participate in competitions

"In order to protect the integrity of global sports competitions and for the safety of all the participants, the IOC EB recommends that International Sports Federations and sports event organisers not invite or allow the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials in…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Game - pitch, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 243729
• Published on 28/02/22 at 18:05

Bundesliga: Signal Iduna extends naming rights to Borussia Dortmund's stadium until 30/06/2031

Signal Iduna, a German insurance and financial services company, has extended its naming rights for Borussia Dortmund's stadium, the "Signal Iduna Park" (81,365 capacity), until the end of the 2030-31 season, announced the club on 28/02/2022. Signal Iduna, a minority shareholder of the club…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 243725
• Published on 28/02/22 at 17:50

Valencia CF: Cazoo (vehicle e-commerce) to succeed Socios.com as main shirt sponsor from 2022-23

Cazoo, an online vehicle sales platform, is to become the main shirt sponsor of Valencia CF (LaLiga Santander) from 2022-23 as part of a "multi-year agreement," announced the Spanish club on 28/02/2022. The British company will pay Valencia CF €4m per year, according to Spanish media reports…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs
• Article # 243713
• Published on 28/02/22 at 17:20

Formula One Group: €1.88bn in revenue in 2021 (+86%), including 40% from TV rights

Formula One Group, the company that owns the rights to and organises the Formula One World Championship, has posted a turnover of $2.136bn (€1.885bn) for the financial year 2021, which included 22 Grands Prix, an 86.5% increase in revenue compared to 2020 ($1.145bn/€932m) and season shortened to…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Media, Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 243689
• Published on 28/02/22 at 17:00

2021-22 Ligue 1 Uber Eats: attendance for Matchday 26 (19,890 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 26 of the 2021-22 Ligue 1 Uber Eats season drew an average of 19,890 spectators per game from Friday 25 to Sunday 27/02/2022. The average fill rate was 76.6%. Paris Saint-Germain - AS Saint-Étienne (3-1), on Saturday 26/02/2022 (kick-off at 21:00 CET), was the match that posted the…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 243711
• Published on 28/02/22 at 16:40

War in Ukraine/reactions: the majority of International Federations following IOC's recommendation

The IOC's recommendation for all International Sports Federations "to relocate or cancel their sports events currently planned in Russia or Belarus" on 25/02/2022, the day after Vladimir Putin's Russia invaded Ukraine, has been followed by the majority of the sports world, in particular the FIS…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Game - pitch
• Article # 243696
• Published on 28/02/22 at 16:20

2021-22 Coppa Italia: L'Équipe acquires TV rights to the semi-finals and final for France

The French free DTT channel La chaine L'Équipe has acquired the broadcasting rights, in France, to the semi-finals (both legs) and the final of the 2021-22 Coppa Italia, on 25/02/2022. The first legs of the semi-finals, AC Milan - FC Inter Milan and ACF Fiorentina - Juventus FC, will take…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Media
• Article # 243583
• Published on 28/02/22 at 15:30

War in Ukraine: "No matches in Russia, no flag or anthem for Russian teams" (FIFA)

• "No international competition shall be played on the territory of Russia, with 'home' matches being played on neutral territory and without spectators. • The member association representing Russia shall participate in any competition under the name 'Football Union of Russia (RFU)' and not…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Game - pitch, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 243662
• Published on 28/02/22 at 14:40

War in Ukraine: Roman Abramovich (RUS) gives "stewardship and care of Chelsea FC" to the Foundation

"I am today giving trustees of Chelsea's charitable Foundation the stewardship and care of Chelsea FC (Premier League). I believe that currently they are in the best position to look after the interests of the club, players, staff, and fans," announced Roman Abramovich, owner of the London club…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Authorities, Investment - Shareholding, …
• Article # 243674
• Published on 28/02/22 at 14:00

War in Ukraine: IOC calls for International Federations to cancel sports events in Russia & Belarus

"IOC executive board urges all International Federations to relocate or cancel their sports events currently planned in Russia or Belarus," announced the International Olympic Committee on 25/04/2022, the day after the invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin's Russia. "The executive board of the…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Game - pitch, Legal, …
• Article # 243657
• Published on 28/02/22 at 12:30