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©  FIFA
Biennial World Cup: "FIFA only commissioned a feasibility study" (G. Infantino)

"Let me be very clear that FIFA has not proposed a biennial World Cup. Let's get the process clear. The last FIFA Congress asked the FIFA administration with a vote, which 88% voted in favour, to study the feasibility of a World Cup every two years and some other projects. Now the FIFA…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 247049
• Published on 31/03/22 at 17:50
©  Villarreal CF
LaLiga Santander: Villarreal CF opens an academy in Edmonton (Alberta), its second in Canada

Villarreal CF (LaLiga Santander) has opened an academy in Edmonton, Alberta, its second in Canada and its 16th outside Spain (see below), announced the club on 29/03/2022. "Open to youngsters between eight and 15 years old, the academy offers a unique opportunity to young talents in the area…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 247027
• Published on 31/03/22 at 17:10
©  FC Barcelona
Women's football: attendance records for Barça-Real and PSG-Bayern (Champions League, 31/03/2022)

91,553 spectators were present at the Camp Nou (Barcelona, ESP) for the match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF (Primera Iberdrola) (5-2, 8-3 on aggregate) in the second leg of their 2021-22 Women's Champions League quarter-final on 30/03/2022, announced the Catalan club the same day. This…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 247025
• Published on 31/03/22 at 16:30
©  Sporsora
OTT: "Sports will play an increasingly important role in this market" (Nicolas Rotkoff, MCS TV)

"The global OTT market was worth €23bn in 2021 and is expected to be worth €43bn by 2027. Sports will play an increasingly important role in this market. New players like DAZN are taking a bit of a beating (see related article) but I am confident in the future of this market. The digital…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication, Media
• Article # 247007
• Published on 31/03/22 at 15:30
©  FDJ
2022 Tour de France: a Netflix/ASO documentary series with the participation of France Télévisions

Netflix is partnering with Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) to create a documentary series on the 2022 Tour de France, with the participation of France Télévisions, according to the organising company of the cycling event, on 31/03/2022, confirming a report by the British daily The Telegraph in…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Media
• Article # 247012
• Published on 31/03/22 at 14:40
©  LOSC Lille
Ligue 1/Commercial company: "From €700m in TV rights revenue to €1.8bn within 10 years" (O. Létang)

"The commercial company has not yet been created, but we are not far from it. This first step should enable us to continue to professionalise our clubs and improve our competitiveness. The objective is to go from €700m in TV rights revenue to €1.8bn within 10 years," said Olivier Létang, president…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 246982
• Published on 31/03/22 at 14:00
©  Sporsora
Media rights: "In general, new players often lose money" (L-E. Le Lay, France Télévisions)

"For the last 20 or 30 years, there have always been new players investing in sports broadcasting rights. In general, they lose money, not all the time, but often. The traditional TV market is stagnant or slightly decreasing. The only players that can change this trend are the digital players…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Digital, Media, …
• Article # 246974
• Published on 31/03/22 at 12:30
©  FIFA
Qatar 2022: USA and Mexico qualify, Costa Rica to face New Zealand in the play-offs

The United States (despite a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica) and Mexico (2-0 win over El Salvador), have qualified for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar on 30/03/2022. In this Concacaf zone, Canada had already qualified on 27/03/2022. Canada, United States, Mexico are the three co-hosts of the 2026…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Game - pitch, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 246961
• Published on 31/03/22 at 11:40
©  Formula One Management
Formula 1: official launch of the Las Vegas (Nevada, USA) night Grand Prix from 2023

Formula One Management has officially announced that the new Las Vegas Grand Prix (Nevada, USA) will be held from 2023, on 30/03/2022. With the Austin Grand Prix (in Texas, held since 2012) and the Miami Grand Prix (in Florida, since 2022), the United States will host three races in 2023. This…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 246960
• Published on 31/03/22 at 11:00
©  OM
Olympique de Marseille: Stéphane Tessier appointed deputy CEO (finance and investments)

"Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1 Uber Eats) today announced the appointment of Stéphane Tessier as deputy CEO in charge of finance and investments," said the French club on 30/03/2022. "Stéphane Tessier has held executive positions within the French sports world, notably at FC Lorient…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Investment - Shareholding, Legal
• Article # 246946
• Published on 31/03/22 at 10:20