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Italy: death of Silvio Berlusconi, president of AC Milan from 1986 to 2017, aged 86

"He was the president of the Immortals, the Invincibles and the Amazing Ones. He oversaw titles, Ballon d'Or wins and records. He was a president full of life, with AC Milan at heart. The Rossoneri fans loved him, his sporting opponents respected him," wrote AC Milan (Serie A TIM) regarding Silvio…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Essentials Clubs
• Article # 291591
• Published on 12/06/23 at 18:20

Premier League: Christian Purslow, CEO of Aston Villa FC since September 2018, steps down

Christian Purslow is stepping down as CEO of Aston Villa FC (Premier League), a position he has held since September 2018, announced the club on 12/06/2023. The Briton had also become a minority shareholder in the London club at the same time. "We would like to thank Christian for his…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Legal, Investment - Shareholding, Essentials Clubs
• Article # 291571
• Published on 12/06/23 at 16:50

UNFP: Sylvain Kastendeuch to leave the French Professional Footballers' Union on 30/06/2023

Sylvain Kastendeuch is set to leave (on 30/06/2023) the UNFP, of which he was co-president (with Philippe Piat) for 16 years, from December 2006 to 03/12/2022, learned News Tank Football on 11/06/2023. The former international defender, born on 31/08/1963, joined the professional footballers…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 291524
• Published on 12/06/23 at 15:55

Newcastle United FC: Sela (events & experiences, KSA) becomes main shirt sponsor from 2023-24

Sela, a Saudi Arabian events and experiences organisation, has become the main shirt sponsor of Newcastle United FC (Premier League) as part of a "multi-year" partnership, announced the club on 09/06/2023. Sela succeeds Fun88, an Asian sports betting and online gambling operator, the club's…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Essentials Sponsors & Partners
• Article # 291546
• Published on 12/06/23 at 15:30

Leeds United FC: minority shareholder 49ers Enterprises (44%) to acquire Aser Ventures' shares (56%)

An agreement for the sale of Leeds United FC (relegated to the Sky Bet Championship for the 2023-24 season) to minority shareholder (44%) 49ers Enterprises has been reached with investment company Aser Ventures, the majority shareholder (56%), announced the club on 09/06/2023. Aser Ventures…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Investment - Shareholding, Legal
• Article # 291538
• Published on 12/06/23 at 15:00

The full programme for Future of Sport (Viva Technology x Global Sports Week Paris, 14-17/06/2023)

Viva Technology, Europe's largest event dedicated to start-ups and technology, and Global Sports Week, an international forum dedicated to sport, are joining forces to create "Future of Sport", an event dedicated to the "positive transformation of sport" in Hall 2 at the Paris Expo Porte de…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Digital, Essentials Clubs, …
• Article # 291521
• Published on 12/06/23 at 14:20

LaLiga Santander: an average of 29,575 spectators per game (+28.7%) & fill rate of 77.4% in 2022-23

The 20 LaLiga Santander clubs posted an average of 29,575 spectators per match during the 2022-23 season, up 28.7% on the 2021-22 season (22,979 spectators) and 11.2% on the 2018-19 season (26,585 spectators) - the last season to be played in its entirety without any restrictions on spectator…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Authorities, …
• Article # 291484
• Published on 12/06/23 at 13:40

Infront France: Alexis Zabel to replace Jean-François Jeanne as managing director on 01/09/2023

Jean-François Jeanne will leave his position as managing director of Infront France on 01/09/2023, and will be replaced by Alexis Zabel, current senior director sales for the French subsidiary of Swiss media and marketing rights agency Infront, announced the latter on 12/06/2023. "Alexis has…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Marketing - Communication, Media
• Article # 291490
• Published on 12/06/23 at 13:00

2022-23 Champions League final: 10.2 million viewers in Italy & 4.34 million in France

Manchester City FC (Premier League) - FC Inter Milan (Serie A TIM), the 2022-23 Champions League final (1-0), drew an average of 8.87 million viewers on the Italian private free-TV channel Canale 5 (Mediaset group), on Saturday 10/06/2023 (kick-off at 21:00 CET) according to data from the audience…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media Audiences, Media
• Article # 291470
• Published on 12/06/23 at 11:30

2022-23 Champions League: Manchester City FC win the European title for the first time ever

Manchester City FC (Premier League) are the 2022-23 Champions League winners after beating FC Inter Milan (Serie A TIM) 1-0 at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul (TUR) on Saturday 10/06/2023. This is the 2022-23 English champions' first title in the competition. Manchester City are the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Sponsors - Partners, Authorities, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 291468
• Published on 12/06/23 at 10:40