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Rugby: Patsy Reddy, the first woman to be elected chair of New Zealand Rugby

Patsy Reddy has been appointed chair of New Zealand Rugby (NZR) following the conclusion of the federation's board meeting, announced the body on 07/12/2022. She will succeed Stewart Mitchell, in office since 31/05/2021 (on the board of directors since 2024), on 31/01/2023. Patsy Reddy (68…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 273338
• Published on 08/12/22 at 14:40

"Broadcasting the Coupe de France is the role of public service" (L-E. Le Lay, France Télévisions)

"The role of the public service is to broadcast the Coupe de France, this competition of territories, regions and cities. It is above all a competition for all clubs. Broadcasting the matches of the big teams for free is also one of our roles. The Coupe de France is an opportunity to do so," said…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Media, Essentials Media
• Article # 273331
• Published on 08/12/22 at 14:00

Rugby/New Zealand: Sky acquires TV rights to EPCR competitions for several seasons

Sky has acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights to the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup for its New Zealand subsidiary as part of a "multi-year deal," announced the pay-TV package on 07/12/2022. The rights, acquired from European Professional Club Rugby, give Sky New Zealand the…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Media
• Article # 273272
• Published on 08/12/22 at 12:30

Paris Saint-Germain: CBet (sports betting), regional partner in Latin America for 2022-23

The sports betting operator CBet has become a regional partner (5^th level) of Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 Uber Eats) in Latin America for the 2022-23 season, announced the club on 05/12/2022. "As part of this agreement, CBet will be able to associate its brand with the Parisian club, whose…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Betting
• Article # 273315
• Published on 08/12/22 at 11:40

OL Groupe's sale to Eagle Football: "Sufficient likeliness that a closing would take place shortly"

"The sellers (Pathé, IDG Capital, Holnest) and the company (OL Groupe) have considered that, in view of the progress, there was sufficient likeliness that a closing of the transactions would take place shortly. The company and its board of directors will monitor in real time the completion of the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Finance, Investment - Shareholding, …
• Article # 273308
• Published on 08/12/22 at 11:00

Germany/DFL: resignation of CEO Donata Hopfen due to "differences of opinion on strategic direction"

"The supervisory board of DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH and Donata Hopfen, chair of the management board (and CEO), have agreed to terminate the employment relationship by mutual agreement," announced the German League on 07/12/2022. "This decision is motivated by differences of opinion on the…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Legal, …
• Article # 273296
• Published on 08/12/22 at 10:20

Qatar 2022: Morocco becomes the 4^th African national team to reach the World Cup quarter-finals

By eliminating Spain in the Round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar (0-0, 3-0 on penalties) on 06/12/2022, Morocco, which was the first African country to reach the last sixteen of a World Cup in 1986, has qualified for the quarter-finals for the first time in its history. The Atlas…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Game - pitch
• Article # 273273
• Published on 08/12/22 at 09:40

Super League: "Its creation would lead to the loss of tens of thousands of jobs" (LaLiga)

"The creation of a league designed to enrich the biggest clubs and concentrate power among a small number of teams that already dominate European football would also lead to the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and drastically reduce tax revenues for the public purse across the continent," said…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 273232
• Published on 07/12/22 at 17:55

Merchandising: Fanatics (USA) valued at $31bn (€29.4bn) according to Forbes

The American licensed sports products manufacturer and distributor Fanatics is now valued at up to $31bn (€29.4bn) following a round of financing of around $700m (€665.2m) led by Californian investment firm Clearlake Capital, according to the US business magazine Forbes on 06/12/2022. Among the…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Finance, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 273247
• Published on 07/12/22 at 17:35

Germany: DAZN & Amazon extend their Champions League broadcasting rights for the 2024-2027 cycle

The OTT platform DAZN and the VoD platform Prime Video (Amazon) have extended their broadcasting rights for the Champions League in Germany for the 2024-2027 cycle with the Swiss agency TEAM Marketing, according to German media reports on 07/12/2022. Amazon made the information official on the…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Media, Essentials Media
• Article # 273225
• Published on 07/12/22 at 17:00