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Social media: Cristiano Ronaldo, the world's most followed footballer ahead of Messi and Neymar

Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo, who returns to Manchester United FC (Premier League) after leaving the club at the end of the 2008-09 season, has over 579 million cumulative followers on the social networks Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as of 30/08/2021. This figure makes Ronaldo…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication, Social Networks
• Article # 226922
• Published on 31/08/21 at 11:00

FC Barcelona: 10 fans invited to be "virtual mascots" for the match versus Getafe on 29/08/2021

FC Barcelona (LaLiga Santander) and its major partner Rakuten offered ten fans from around the world the opportunity to become the club's "virtual mascots" for the match versus Getafe CF (2-1 victory for Barça) on Sunday 29/08/2021. "Each mascot was asked to submit a video message of support…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 226883
• Published on 30/08/21 at 17:40

Covid-19: Venezia FC offers fans the chance to be vaccinated at the same time as players

Venezia FC (promoted to the Serie A TIM for 2021-22) is offering its supporters the opportunity to be vaccinated along with the players during a special day at the Pala Expo vaccination centre in Venice (ITA) on Saturday 28/08/2021, according to the club on 26/08/2021. Coach Paolo Zanetti…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Activation, Authorities, Social Responsibility
• Article # 226735
• Published on 27/08/21 at 17:35

Angers SCO: Xavier Thuilot (formerly at AS Saint-Étienne) appointed CEO

Xavier Thuilot has been appointed CEO of Angers SCO (Ligue 1 Uber Eats), announced the French club on 26/08/2021. He will officially take up his position on 07/09/2021. "With a 25-year career in French sport, Xavier Thuilot has developed a recognised and respected expertise. Architect of the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal
• Article # 226716
• Published on 27/08/21 at 14:30

2021-22 Europa League: results of the draw for the group stage

SSC Napoli fifth in the 2020-21 Serie A TIM, from Pot 1, will play in Group C of the 2021-22 Europa League group stage alongside Leicester City FC (Premier League, ENG), Spartak Moscou (Tinkoff Russian Premier Liga, RUS) and Legia Warsaw (Ekstraklasa, POL), as decided by the UEFA draw in Istanbul…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Authorities, Essentials Clubs
• Article # 226727
• Published on 27/08/21 at 13:15

2021-22 Champions League: results of the draw for the group stage of the competition

Chelsea FC (Premier League, ENG), the 2020-21 Champions League winners, from Pot 1, will play in Group H of the 2021-22 Champions League group stage alongside Juventus FC (Serie A TIM, ITA), FC Zenit Saint Petersburg (Tinkoff Russian Premier Liga, RUS) and Malmö FF (Allsvenskan, SWE), as decided…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Authorities, Essentials Clubs
• Article # 226672
• Published on 26/08/21 at 19:30

LaLiga Santander: Real Betis open a second academy in Mexico, their seventh outside Spain

Real Betis Balompié (LaLiga Santander) will open its seventh academy outside Spain in Mexico City (MEX) as part of its "strategic plan to expand its brand and methodology worldwide, educate through football and transmit the values of the institution," announced the club on 24/08/2021. Real Betis…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Game - pitch, Social Responsibility, Stadiums
• Article # 226589
• Published on 26/08/21 at 17:35

Juventus FC: board of directors approves a €400m capital increase

"The board of directors of Juventus FC (Serie A TIM), which has met today in Turin (ITA), under the chairmanship of Andrea Agnelli, has approved the proposal to increase the share capital against cash contribution up to €400m," announced the Italian club on 25/08/2021. As part of the transaction…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Investment - Shareholding, …
• Article # 226600
• Published on 26/08/21 at 16:00

Borussia Dortmund: a tram bearing the images of club legends put into circulation in the city

A tram in the colours of Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) and painted with images of the club's legends is now running in the city of Dortmund (GER) in cooperation with DSW21, the city's public transport network, announced the club on 25/08/2021. The public service group 21, of which DSW21 is a…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Activation, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 226597
• Published on 26/08/21 at 14:40

Olympique de Marseille: Nathalie Nénon-Zimmermann appointed as chief of marketing and revenue

"I'm delighted to be joining Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1 Uber Eats) as chief of marketing and revenue," announced Nathalie Nénon-Zimmermann via LinkedIn, on 24/08/2021. Nathalie Nénon-Zimmermann, who has worked for Sportfive, Kantar Media and the Webedia group, was selected by the French…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Activation, Agencies, Ticketing, …
• Article # 226515
• Published on 25/08/21 at 16:10