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©  JP
International Calendar: "It can't go on like this" (Jérôme Perlemuter, World Leagues Association)

"The constant increase in the number of international matches over the last ten years or so has meant that the domestic leagues are no longer able to organise their competitions properly, and is pushing the top players beyond their limits. It can't go on like this. We need to tackle this problem,…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Federations, …
• Article # 341270
• Published on 16/10/24 at 15:00
©  Kings League
Kings League: Djamel Agaoua (ex-NBA) appointed CEO to "maximise the potential of the competition"

Frenchman Djamel Agaoua has been appointed CEO of the Kings League, a 7-a-side football competition created by investment fund Kosmos (founded by for Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué), announced the latter on 16/10/2024. "Djamel Agaoua joins the Kings League just after the triumphant launch of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, International authorities, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 341244
• Published on 16/10/24 at 13:15
©  Lega Serie A
Italy: Frecciarossa (trains) to continue as Coppa Italia title sponsor for 2024-2027 (€5.5m/year)

Frecciarossa, the high-speed train service belonging to the Italian rail carrier Trenitalia, is to continue as title sponsor of the Coppa Italia for a further three seasons (2024-2027), announced the Lega Serie A on 15/10/2024. The competition will continue to be known as the "Coppa Italia…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Professional leagues, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 341220
• Published on 16/10/24 at 11:00
©  D.R.
Borussia Dortmund: partnership with WSC Sports (AI) for automated content production

Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) have partnered with WSC Sports for automated content production, announced the Israeli sports technology and artificial intelligence (AI) company on 15/10/2024. "The partnership provides BVB with access to WSC Sports' pioneering AI-powered platform, which…
Domain(s): Clubs, Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, International development, …
• Article # 341216
• Published on 16/10/24 at 10:45
©  FIFA
FIFA: Lenovo, official technology partner of the 2026 World Cup & Women's World Cup 2027

Lenovo, a Chinese electronics group (telephones, televisions, computers), has become FIFA's "official technology partner" for the 2026 World Cup (co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11/06 to 19/07/2026) and the Women's World Cup 2027 (in Brazil), announced the International…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Federations, International authorities, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 341210
• Published on 16/10/24 at 10:30
©  FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona: launch of "TOP BARÇA" a Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV channel broadcasting 24/7

FC Barcelona (LALIGA EA Sports), via Barça Studios, an entity set up by the club to centralise the creation, production and distribution of all its audiovisual and digital content, have launched "TOP BARÇA" a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel "available on content platforms worldwide,…
Domain(s): Clubs, Media
• Category(ies): Clubs, Media, Digital
• Article # 341186
• Published on 16/10/24 at 09:25
©  FIFPRO
CJEU: "We don't want to kill the clubs, we want to find solutions with them" (D. Terrier, FIFPRO)

"Principles and regulations have been swept aside. The reasoning is logical and in line with the Court of Justice (CJEU) rulings in December 2023 (on the Super League and the regulations governing home-grown players). We're following the same line of reasoning. We're lucky to have judges in Europe…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 341152
• Published on 15/10/24 at 17:20
©  News Tank
Investments: "Major players specialising in sport will emerge" (K. Ben Rejeb, JP Morgan Chase & Co)

"There are several indications that specialist sports capital is likely to emerge in Europe. There are probably prejudices about sport and investing in sport, perhaps seen as being done for ego or influence, and less to create value. But in the next two years, I think we'll see the emergence of…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Authorities, …
• Article # 341135
• Published on 15/10/24 at 16:10
©  Paris Saint-Germain
Handball: Zumub (nutrition) extends as an official supplier of Paris Saint-Germain (2024-2027)

Zumub, an e-commerce platform for food supplement and sports nutrition brands, has extended its partnership with Paris Saint-Germain Handball (Liqui Moly StarLigue) for an additional three seasons (2024-2027), announced the club on 14/10/2024. Having been involved with the Parisian club since…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 341133
• Published on 15/10/24 at 15:45
©  UEFA
France: "No payment issues related to Euro 2024 media rights" with beIN SPORTS, according to UEFA

"beIN has been a long-standing partner of UEFA in multiple territories globally for over two decades with an exceptional track record of broadcasting excellence and there are no payment issues related to the Euro 2024 media rights in France," said Guy-Laurent Epstein, marketing director at UEFA on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Media, International authorities, Media, …
• Article # 341114
• Published on 15/10/24 at 14:55