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Premier League: end of international media content production partnership with IMG from 2026-27

The Premier League will end its partnership with the IMG agency for the production and distribution of programmes on the English league internationally (via its subsidiary Premier League Productions) from the 2026-27 season, it announced on 22/11/2024. "Launching for the start of season…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, International authorities, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 345378
• Published on 22/11/24 at 15:20

Premier League: new "associated party transactions" rules approved

Premier League clubs have approved changes to the Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules, announced the English League on 22/11/2024. "The amendments to the rules address the findings of an Arbitration Tribunal following a legal challenge by Manchester City FC to the APT system earlier this…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, …
• Article # 345364
• Published on 22/11/24 at 14:35

Diarra case: "What is at stake is the framework for proportionate sanctions" (L. Cotret, lawyer)

"The ruling handed down by the CJEU on 04/10/2024 is a strong decision, but it does not call into question the framework laid down by FIFA with regard to transfers. Even though the principles of freedom of movement for workers and freedom of trade exist, the ruling states that proportionate rules…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Federations, …
• Article # 345348
• Published on 22/11/24 at 13:20

MLS: Etihad Airways (airline) acquires naming rights for New York City FC's future stadium

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has acquired the naming rights to New York City FC's (MLS) future stadium under a 20-year agreement, announced the franchise on 21/11/2024. The agreement will commence in 2027, the year of the delivery of the stadium, currently…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 345338
• Published on 22/11/24 at 11:45

Eagle Football Holdings: initial investment of $40m received prior to IPO

American company Eagle Football Holdings, owner of Olympique Lyonnais (Ligue 1 McDonald's), Botafogo (Brasileiro Serie A), RWD Molenbeek (Belgian second division), the FC Florida academy (USA) and a minority shareholder in Crystal Palace FC (Premier League), will benefit from an initial investment…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Investment - Shareholding
• Article # 345332
• Published on 22/11/24 at 11:25

LFP Media: launch of the Box to Box programme to "give a voice to Ligue 1 coaches".

LFP Media, the Ligue de Football Professionnel's commercial subsidiary, has announced the production of a programme entitled Box to Box "featuring Ligue 1 McDonald's coaches" on 21/11/2024. The first episode, lasting 1 hour 07 minutes, sees Stade de Reims coach Luka Elsner takes a "look back on…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Professional leagues, Media, Media Audiences, …
• Article # 345307
• Published on 22/11/24 at 09:40

Paris SG: official inauguration of the PSG Campus in Poissy; a building dedicated to women announced

Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 McDonald's) will officially open its new training centre - the "Campus PSG" - in Poissy (Yvelines) on 21/11/2024. However, the men's professional squad has been playing there since July 2023, with the training centre opening its doors in January 2024, just a few days…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Game - pitch, Social Responsibility, …
• Article # 345306
• Published on 22/11/24 at 09:35

Sky: distribution agreement extended with Prime Video in the UK, Ireland, Italy & DACH region

Sky has extended its "long-term" agreement with Amazon for the distribution of the Prime Video platform via its services in the UK, Ireland, Italy and for the DACH region, announced the telecoms operator on 18/11/2024. "The new deal builds on the existing partnership to ensure that Sky…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Rights Acquisitions, Germany, …
• Article # 345239
• Published on 21/11/24 at 16:40

France/FFF: "A lack of infrastructure is holding back the development of futsal" (Raphaël Reynaud)

"In terms of structure, we have progress to make, particularly in terms of infrastructure. There's a real dynamic and a real desire among young people to play futsal, but we're not in a position to offer enough slots. And yet this is one of the key factors in driving the sport forward," said…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Authorities, Finance, …
• Article # 345236
• Published on 21/11/24 at 16:20

Ligue 1 McDonald's: Stanley (tools) official partner of Olympique Lyonnais for 2024-25

Stanley, a tool brand based in Lyon (Rhône) and owned by American manufacturer StanleyBlack&Decker, has become an official partner of Olympique Lyonnais (Ligue 1 McDonald's) for the 2024-25 season, announced the club on 21/11/2024. The agreement was negotiated by the agency Sportfive. The…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 345228
• Published on 21/11/24 at 15:20