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FC Bordeaux: François Pinault (Rennes) calls on grand cru wine owners to prepare a takeover bid

"I call on my colleagues who own Bordeaux grands crus (the highest wine classification within the Appellation d'origine contrôlée, AOC) to meet in order to prepare a plan to take over FC Girondins de Bordeaux," said François Pinault, owner of Stade Rennais FC (Ligue 1 Uber Eats), to the French…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 215821
• Published on 27/04/21 at 14:20

Post-Covid sport: putting market intelligence at the heart of strategies (News Tank / Sporsora)

"In a world where everything is accelerating, having the right (reliable, validated), and useful information in good time is crucial, as is being able to exchange with peers, colleagues, partners and, competitors," stated News Tank Network (which includes News Tank Football and News Tank Sport…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Digital, …
• Article # 215725
• Published on 27/04/21 at 13:20

2021-22 European Top 5: Watford FC promoted to Premier League, Dijon FCO relegated to Ligue 2 BKT

Watford FC are assured of a top-two finish in the 2020-21 Sky Bet Championship after a 1-0 win over Millwall FC on 24/04/2021 on Matchday 44 the penultimate matchday of the English second division. The club from the north-western suburbs of London (ENG), 2^nd in the league, total 88 points - 10…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 215815
• Published on 27/04/21 at 12:20

esports: Lorient FC launch their 1^st team for the eLigue 1 (LFP) with new partner Atlantide Wave

Atlantide Wave, a "humble and ambitious" esports club based in the Yvelines (FRA), has become a partner of Lorient FC (Ligue 1 Uber Eats) in order to launch a joint team on the FIFA 21 video game (published by EA Sports) for two seasons (2021-2022), announced the French club on 23/04/2021. This is…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, esport - gaming
• Article # 215710
• Published on 26/04/21 at 15:25

Ligue 1 Uber Eats: Paris Saint-Germain launch non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in collab with artist Ludo

Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 Uber Eats) has teamed up "with fellow Parisian artist Ludo to release a set of unique non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The limited crypto collectibles, dropping on Saturday (24/04/2021), look to extend the connection between the club and its supporters through powerful…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 215569
• Published on 26/04/21 at 13:00

"I cannot imagine that the Super League will ever exist" (K-H Rummenigge, FC Bayern Munich)

"With the debacle that has taken place throughout this week, I cannot imagine that the Super League will ever exist," said Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, chairman of the board of FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga), to the French sports daily L'Equipe on 23/04/2021. The former chairman of the European Club…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Authorities, …
• Article # 215536
• Published on 23/04/21 at 13:19

FC Girondins de Bordeaux: King Street fund pulls out, club placed under the protection of the courts

The American investment fund King Street Capital Management, "after having invested €46m in the club since its takeover, has indicated that it no longer wishes to support the club and finance its current and future needs," announced FC Girondins de Bordeaux, 16^th in the Ligue 1 Uber Eats after 33…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 215506
• Published on 23/04/21 at 11:59

Premier League: Everton FC present new international strategy, focused on the USA

Everton FC (Premier League) presented the next step in their international growth strategy, which "will see the club strengthen relations with their fans and strategic partners in North America", on 16/04/2021. Among the first actions of the Liverpool (ENG) club include the organisation of…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing, …
• Article # 215508
• Published on 23/04/21 at 10:49

LaLiga: FC Barcelona first sports entity to reach one billion views of its Instagram Reels

FC Barcelona (LaLiga Santander) became the first sports entity in the world to exceed one billion views on its Instagram Reels, the video format launched by the social network in August 2020, announced the Catalan club on 20/04/2021. "This is an important step that strengthens the club's…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 215495
• Published on 23/04/21 at 09:40

Super League: "We were cheated and furious at the way it happened" (J-M Aulas, O. Lyonnais)

"The story has ended well. For now, things are going well. As UEFA does not question the agreement that had been reached (on the new formula of the Champions League from 2024-25), there is no real damage. But we were cheated and furious at the way it happened," said Jean-Michel Aulas, president of…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Rights Acquisitions, Clubs, …
• Article # 215444
• Published on 22/04/21 at 16:50