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Calendar: "We call on FIFA to study the impact on domestic football" (C. Schäfer, European Leagues)

"We are calling on FIFA to compile a detailed study, in partnership with stakeholders across the game, that analyses the impact of their expanded competitions on the development of domestic football. This research will help us to understand the calendar management criteria and equitable financial…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, International authorities, …
• Article # 394868
• Published on 11/04/25 at 15:20

2030 World Cup: CONMEBOL proposes a 64-team tournament to mark the competition's Centenary

"We are convinced that the centennial celebration (of the World Cup in 2030) will be unique because 100 years are celebrated only once. That is why we are proposing, for the first time, to hold this anniversary with 64 teams, on three continents simultaneously," announced Alejandro Dominguez…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 394852
• Published on 11/04/25 at 14:30

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Migu (OTT) acquires exclusive rights to broadcast the tournament in China

Chinese telecommunications operator China Mobile has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast the entire Club World Cup 2025 in China, announced FIFA on 10/04/2025. China Mobile will offer "full access to all 63 matches, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and live coverage" on its Migu OTT…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): International authorities, Media, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 394835
• Published on 11/04/25 at 13:40

Groupe L'Équipe: Yannick Lemaire appointed director of events (Ballon d'Or, Demain le Sport)

Yannick Lemaire, director of communications and CSR at L'Équipe since 2019, has also been appointed director of events for the sports media group, he announced via his LinkedIn account on 11/04/2025. "It is with great enthusiasm that I am taking charge of the new 'Events' unit at L'Équipe to…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Marketing - Communication, France
• Article # 394787
• Published on 11/04/25 at 13:00

Club World Cup 2025: FIFA to pay each host city $1m for legacy purposes

Each of the 11 host cities (Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York New Jersey, Orlando, Philadelphia, Seattle and Washington DC) of the Club World Cup 2025 will receive $1m from FIFA for legacy purposes, for a total endowment of $11m, according to Gianni Infantino…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Local authorities, International authorities, …
• Article # 394805
• Published on 11/04/25 at 11:30

2024-25 Europa League: over 3 million viewers for Tottenham - Frankfurt on RTL in Germany

Tottenham Hotspur FC (Premier League) - Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga), the first leg of their 2024-25 Europa League quarter-final (1-1), drew an average of 3.13 million viewers in the first half and 3.47 million in the second half on the private free-TV channel RTL (RTL Deutschland) in Germany…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Clubs, Media, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 394796
• Published on 11/04/25 at 10:40

Olympique Lyonnais: record 58,018 fans at Groupama Stadium for Europa League game vs Manchester Utd

58,018 spectators were present at the Groupama Stadium (Décines-Charpieu, Rhône) to watch Olympique Lyonnais' (Ligue 1 McDonald's) match versus Manchester United (Premier League) in the first leg of their 2024-25 Europa League quarter-final (2-2) on 10/04/2025, which set a new European Cup…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Ticketing, Stadiums, …
• Article # 394780
• Published on 11/04/25 at 10:00

Bundesliga: Stuttgarter Hofbräu (beer) extends as premium partner of VfB Stuttgart until 2030

The German brewery Stuttgarter Hofbräu has extended its partnership with VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga) for a further five seasons, until 2029-30, announced the club on 10/04/2025. The local company, which has the status of "premium partner" the third level in the club's sponsorship hierarchy…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 394774
• Published on 11/04/25 at 09:20

Mbappé-Paris SG dispute: "A decision has been taken to go on the attack" (D. Verheyden, lawyer)

"One year was the deadline we set for ourselves for trying to resolve this dispute as peacefully as possible. We had chosen to remain very discreet until now, but it has become increasingly complex as the months have gone by, especially as Kylian Mbappé has still not been paid the €55m that was…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, …
• Article # 394759
• Published on 11/04/25 at 09:00

LALIGA EA Sports: Nike extends as equipment supplier of Club Atlético de Madrid until 2034-35

Nike has extended as the equipment supplier of Club Atlético de Madrid (LALIGA EA Sports) for the 2026-2035 cycle (nine seasons), announced the club on 10/04/2025. "This new agreement will see Nike increase their backing of our men's and women's teams," said Atlético. The annual allocation for…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Essentials Sponsors & Partners, Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, …
• Article # 394727
• Published on 10/04/25 at 17:00