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©  France Télévisions

Roland-Garros: "Free broadcasting by Amazon is a lure" (D. Ernotte, France Télévisions)

"The free broadcasting by Amazon is a lure: it only serves to generate subscriptions and data. It is a real breach of equality when not all French people have access to broadband internet. This event once again raises the question of the privatisation of sport to the detriment of those who do not…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Digital, Media
• Article # 253432
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©  FIBA

Fan experience: FIBA authorises the introduction of interactive LED courts with video capabilities

"FIBA is always searching for new innovations in the game, and the recently approved rule changes will enable exactly this, with LED glass flooring now accepted at FIBA's national team and club competitions," announced the International Basketball Federation on 25/05/2022. Basketball…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Game - pitch, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 253415
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©  Angers SCO

Angers SCO: 2022-23 season ticket prices stable at between €123 and €732

Angers SCO (Ligue 1 Uber Eats) have launched their season ticket campaign to attend the 19 French league matches in 2022-23 at the Stade Raymond-Kopa (20,000 capacity once the new Saint-Léonard stand is inaugurated) at stable rates compared to the 2021-22 season, ranging from €123 to €732…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 253420
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©  The FA

The FA: Nuffield Health, official partner of English national teams for 5 years (2022-2027)

Nuffield Health, a British charity specialised in healthcare and wellbeing services, has become an official partner of The Football Association for five years (2022-2027), announced the English body on 30/05/2022. As the FA's "official health and wellbeing partner", Nuffield Health "will…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 253401
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©  D.R.

Vivendi: group now holds 55.43% of Lagardère (45.85% of theoretical voting rights)

Vivendi (parent company of the pay and free-TV group Canal+) now owns 55.43% of the Lagardère group, according to the French media and entertainment group, on 25/05/2022. Vivendi had already acquired 10.6% of the group's shares on 21/04/2020, and held 45% on 16/12/2021. This acquisition follows…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Finance, Investment - Shareholding, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 253389
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©  Aston Villa FC

Premier League: Castore succeeds Kappa as equipment supplier of Aston Villa FC from 2022-23

British brand Castore will become the official equipment supplier of Aston Villa FC (Premier League) from the 2022-23 season, announced the English club on 31/05/2022. The multi-year agreement covers the shirts and training wear for Aston Villa's men's, women's and youth teams. "The new home…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 253388
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Nations League/UEFA qualifiers: DAZN renews rights in Germany, Austria, Switzerland & Japan

DAZN has renewed its rights to broadcast UEFA qualifiers (for Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup) and the Nations League in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Japan, announced the sports streaming platform on 27/05/2022. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, these rights are exclusive (with the…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Digital, Media
• Article # 253358
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©  PSG

Ligue 1 Uber Eats: Paris Saint-Germain to embark on a summer tour of Japan in July 2022

Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 Uber Eats) will embark on its first-ever summer tour of Japan in July 2022 "to prepare for the 2022-23 season and meet with their fans in the country," announced the club during a press conference in Tokyo (JPN) on 26/05/2022. "The tour will feature three matches…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Game - pitch, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing, …
• Article # 253291
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©  CFC

Chelsea FC: consortium led by Todd Boehly & Clearlake Capital completes acquisition of the club

The consortium led by the American Todd Boehly and the California (USA) based investment fund Clearlake Capital has completed the acquisition of Chelsea FC (Premier League), announced the club on 30/05/2022. The sale of the London club to this group of investors, which also includes Swiss…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 253330
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©  D.R.

Stade de France incidents: "Presence of counterfeit tickets was the root cause" (G. Darmanin, MoI)

"There was a large-scale, industrial and organised fraud of counterfeit tickets. The pre-screening indicated that 70% of counterfeit tickets were found in the vicinity of the Stade de France. After passing this pre-screening, over 15% of the counterfeit tickets were found. The widespread presence…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 253310
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