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Ligue 2 BKT: Edwin Pindi appointed president & general manager at ESTAC Troyes

Edwin Pindi, president and general manager of USL Dunkerque (Ligue 2 BKT) from December 2022 to September 2024, has been appointed president and general manager of ESTAC Troyes (Ligue 2), announced the French club on 24/09/2024. Pindi who announced his resignation from USL Dunkerque on…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Governance, Legal, …
• Article # 338640
• Published on 25/09/24 at 08:40

UEFA: €308m for clubs not featuring in European Cups in 2024-2027, including €258m outside the Top 5

The UEFA executive committee has approved the criteria for the distribution of the amounts allocated to clubs not participating in the league stages of the European Cups (Champions League, Europa League and Conference League) over the 2024-2027 cycle during its meeting in Prague (Czech Republic…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, …
• Article # 338664
• Published on 24/09/24 at 17:50

LALIGA: agreement with TW Events (agency) to encourage foreign fans to experience matches in Spain

LALIGA has entered into a partnership with the TW Events agency, entrusting it with the marketing of travel and hospitality packages in order to "attract foreign fans" to LALIGA EA Sports and LALIGA Hypermotion stadiums, announced the Spanish professional league on 24/09/2024. As part of the…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 338636
• Published on 24/09/24 at 16:45

United Nations: "CAF is committed to building a better Africa and a better world" (Patrice Motsepe)

"CAF and its member associations that represent 54 African countries are committed to working together with the United Nations to promote and achieve the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and building a better Africa and a better world," said Patrice Motsepe…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Geopolitics, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 338630
• Published on 24/09/24 at 16:25

Real Betis Balompié: debt to be restructured via €125m 10-year financing deal with Goldman Sachs

Real Betis Balompié (LALIGA EA Sports) has signed a 10-year, €125m financing agreement with US bank Goldman Sachs to "restructure its short- and long-term debt on very favourable terms," announced the Seville-based (Andalusia, ESP) club on 23/09/2024. The agreement, reached via Bibium Capital…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Investment - Shareholding, …
• Article # 338626
• Published on 24/09/24 at 16:00

Europa League: a new TV rights cycle (2024-2027); Canal+ exclusive broadcaster in France

The 2024-25 Europa League kicks off in its new 36-team league format with the matches FK Bodø/Glimt (Eliteserien, NOR) - FC Porto (Liga Portugal Betclic) and AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie) - IF Elfsborg (Allsvenskan, SWE), which will be broadcast on pay-TV channels Canal+ Foot and Canal+ Live 2…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Media, International authorities, Media, …
• Article # 338623
• Published on 24/09/24 at 15:20

Manchester United FC: redevelopment of Old Trafford could create 92,000 jobs

The redevelopment of Old Trafford (Manchester, ENG) into a 100,000-seat stadium could generate the creation of 92,000 permanent jobs in the United Kingdom, according to Manchester United FC (Premier League) on 23/09/2024. The club has published the preliminary results of a report commissioned…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Investment - Shareholding, …
• Article # 338601
• Published on 24/09/24 at 14:30

LALIGA EA Sports: Sanitas (health insurance) renews partnership with Real Madrid until 2026-27

Spanish healthcare services and insurance company Sanitas has renewed as a regional partner (4^th level) of Real Madrid CF (LALIGA EA Sports) for a further three seasons, covering the 2024-2027 cycle, announced the club on 23/09/2024. The brand, which ranks fourth in the Spanish club's…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 338599
• Published on 24/09/24 at 13:40

2024-25 LALIGA EA Sports: attendance on Matchday 6 (31,408 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 6 of the 2024-25 LALIGA EA Sports season drew an average of 31,408 spectators per game between Friday 20 and Monday 23/09/2024. The average stadium fill rate was 83.6%. Real Madrid CF - RCD Espanyol (4-1) on Saturday 21/09 (kick-off at 21:00 CET) was the match that posted the highest…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Ticketing, Stadiums, …
• Article # 338578
• Published on 24/09/24 at 13:00

FFF: "I believe I'm the most suitable person to bring the world of football together" (P. Diallo)

"With my team, I have a positive track record that allows me to present my candidacy to head the FFF for the next four years. I believe that I'm the most suitable person to bring the world of football together in the broadest possible way," declared Philippe Diallo, president of the Fédération…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Authorities, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 338561
• Published on 24/09/24 at 11:30