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Red Star FC: American firm 777 Partners (Genoa, Standard Liège, etc.) acquires 100% of the club

"In a major turning point in the long and prestigious 125-year history of Red Star FC (National 1), the club is now 100% owned by 777 Partners following a long consultation and approval process," announced the French club on 11/05/2022. The parties had entered into exclusive negotiations on…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Legal, Investment - Shareholding, Essentials Clubs
• Article # 251442
• Published on 12/05/22 at 10:20
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2021-22 Ligue 1 Uber Eats: attendance for Matchday 36 (21,933 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 36 of the 2021-22 Ligue 1 Uber Eats season drew an average of 21,933 spectators per game, from Friday 06 to Sunday 08/05/2022 (eight matches), then Wednesday 11/05/2022 (two matches). The average fill rate was 79.9%. Paris Saint-Germain - ESTAC Troyes (2-2), on 08/05/2022 (kick-off at…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 251440
• Published on 12/05/22 at 09:40
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GSW: Qatar 2022, AFCON 2023, World Rugby and Dakar 2026 discuss the sustainability of events

"We have to look beyond the sporting event: what are we going to leave to the Ivory Coast? We are going to provide the country with sports and hotel infrastructures, and strengthen the technical facilities already in place; but the most important thing is to leave a legacy. 77% of the Ivorian…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Stadiums, Finance, …
• Article # 251383
• Published on 11/05/22 at 17:30
©  Formula One Group
USA/Formula 1: a record 2.6 million viewers for the Miami Grand Prix on ABC

The inaugural Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix (USA), the fifth race of the 2022 season, won by Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing), drew 2.6 million viewers in the United States, with a peak audience of 2.9 million, on the free-TV channel ABC (The Walt Disney Company) on Sunday 08/05/2022 (race…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media Audiences, Media
• Article # 251388
• Published on 11/05/22 at 16:30
©  NTF
GSW 2022: "Expectations to play a stronger role in the sustainability agenda" (C. Frémont, UEFA)

"There are expectations for UEFA to play a stronger role in the sustainability agenda. We have a massive reach and we have the power to influence people on having better efforts. In December 2021, we launched the 'Strength through Unity' strategy for European football (see below)," said Charles…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Clubs, Stadiums, …
• Article # 251302
• Published on 11/05/22 at 15:30
©  Global Sports Week 2022
Global Sports Week 2022: "We lack a real sports programme at the European level" (L. Farreng, MEP)

"We lack a real sports programme at the European level. It is our duty to defend the economic model of sport but it is not the priority policy of the European Union (EU). Showing the European colours in sports competitions is the best way for sport to be identified and for the European…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Legal, …
• Article # 251325
• Published on 11/05/22 at 14:40
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Paris Saint-Germain: agreements with SOS Racisme, Licra and Sportitude renewed until 2025

"On the occasion of the match against ESTAC Troyes at the Parc des Princes (2-2, Matchday 36 of the Ligue 1 Uber Eats, 08/05/2022), Paris Saint-Germain renewed its commitment to the associations Sportitude, LICRA and SOS Racisme until 2025," announced the club on 09/05/2022. These three…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Social Responsibility
• Article # 251330
• Published on 11/05/22 at 14:00
©  Fulham FC
Fulham FC: 2022-23 season ticket prices up at between £460 to £1,005

Fulham FC, who have been promoted to the Premier League for the 2022-23 season, have launched their season ticket campaign to attend all 19 league matches at Craven Cottage (25,700 capacity) at increased prices compared to the 2021-22 season (in the Sky Bet Championship), ranging from £460 to…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 251306
• Published on 11/05/22 at 12:30
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Sponsorship: Lionel Messi appointed as an ambassador of Visit Saudi (Saudi Tourism Authority)

Argentinian player Lionel Messi has been appointed as an ambassador of Visit Saudi, a brand belonging to the Saudi Arabian Tourism Authority, announced the two parties on 10/05/2022. Messi who currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 Uber Eats), a club owned since 2011 by the Emirate of…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 251275
• Published on 11/05/22 at 11:40
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Twitter: Top 100 European football clubs with the most followers (May 2022)

With nearly 77 million followers, FC Barcelona (LaLiga Santander) is the most popular European club on Twitter, according to data collected by News Tank Football, which offers a Top 100 of the most popular European clubs on this social network as of 01/05/2022. To establish this Top 100, News…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Social Networks
• Article # 251273
• Published on 11/05/22 at 11:00