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War in Ukraine: Puma (equipment manufacturer) suspends operations at its stores in Russia

The German equipment manufacturer Puma has decided to "suspend operations at all its stores in Russia," announced the group on 05/03/2022. The reason for the decision is Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which began on Thursday 24/02/2022, and following which the brand initially suspended its…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 244392
• Published on 07/03/22 at 17:00

War in Ukraine/AS Roma: shirt auction to support the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

The players of AS Roma (Serie A TIM) wore a shirt bearing the crest of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and a heart in the colours of the Ukrainian flag "to raise awareness of the ongoing humanitarian crisis the victims of war are currently suffering" during the club's…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Social Responsibility
• Article # 244386
• Published on 07/03/22 at 16:20

Premier League: OKX (cryptocurrency exchange), official partner of Manchester City FC from 2021-22

The Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange OKX has become an official partner of Manchester City FC (Premier League) from the 2021-22 season, announced the club on 04/03/2022. The deal is OKX's first sponsorship agreement in sports. "The partnership will span Manchester City men's and…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 244385
• Published on 07/03/22 at 15:30

War in Ukraine/F1: Haas ends contracts with Russian title sponsor and driver Nikita Mazepin

"Haas F1 has elected to terminate, with immediate effect, the title sponsorship of Uralkali and the driver contract of Nikita Mazepin (RUS). As with the rest of the Formula 1 community, the team is shocked and saddened by the invasion of Ukraine and wishes for a swift and peaceful end to the…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 244358
• Published on 07/03/22 at 14:40

War in Ukraine/2021-22 Premier League: games on Matchday 28 were not broadcast in China

Games on Matchday 28 of the 2021-22 Premier League season (from 05 to 07/03/2022) were not broadcast in China due to the English League's solidarity with Ukraine (messages of support on big screens, signage, and blue and yellow armbands worn by players), while China abstained from voting on the…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Authorities, Finance, …
• Article # 244365
• Published on 07/03/22 at 14:00

Manchester United FC: launch of "Mental Health Awareness Month" with Harry Maguire as ambassador

Manchester United FC (Premier League) and its academy have launched launched "Mental Health Awareness Month" in order to "raise awareness and encourage conversation around mental health amongst its players and staff," announced the club on 02/03/2022. The initiative "aims to highlight the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Activation, Employment - training, Social Responsibility
• Article # 244338
• Published on 07/03/22 at 12:30

War in Ukraine: the two Russian professional football leagues excluded from European Leagues

The board of directors of European Leagues has decided to exclude the Russian Premier League (RPL, ordinary member) and the Football National League of Russia (FNL, associate member) from the European Leagues' Association, "due to the current extraordinary and tragic circumstances," announced the…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 244333
• Published on 07/03/22 at 11:40

War in Ukraine/Germany: DFL to donate €1m from its Russian TV rights contract to aid Ukraine

The DFL executive committee has decided to donate €1m in humanitarian aid to recognised organisations working to support the Ukrainian population following the invasion of the country by the Russian army on 24/02/2022, announced the German body on 03/03/2022. "The donation includes all…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Marketing - Communication, Clubs, …
• Article # 244319
• Published on 07/03/22 at 11:00

War in Ukraine: LFP suspends broadcasting of the Ligue 1 Uber Eats in Russia

"The LFP has decided to suspend as of today the broadcasting contract of the Ligue 1 Uber Eats in Russia on the (pay-TV) channel Match TV," announced the Ligue de Football Professionnel on 04/03/2022. The pay-TV group Match TV, which is owned by the Russian company Gazprom Media, itself owned…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Finance, Authorities, …
• Article # 244326
• Published on 07/03/22 at 10:20

2021-22 Bundesliga: attendance for Matchday 25 (24,028 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 25 of the 2021-22 Bundesliga season drew an average of 24,028 spectators per match from Friday 04 to Sunday 06/03/2022. The average fill rate was 49%. Three out of eight matches (FSV Mainz 05 - Borussia Dortmund was postponed due to too many positive cases of Covid-19 in Mainz's squad…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 244318
• Published on 07/03/22 at 09:40