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Weekly News Extra (14-18/10/2024)

• Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque, winner of the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012, would be the ideal candidate to preside over the RFEF, according to José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes, Spain's Secretary of State for Sport and president of the CSD. • The 15th NWSL franchise to join the North…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Essentials Media, …
• Article # 341622
• Published on 18/10/24 at 16:20
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Paris FC: Agache (Arnault family) in exclusive negotiations with Pierre Ferracci to buy the club

Agache, the family holding company of French entrepreneur Bernard Arnault, has entered into exclusive negotiations with Pierre Ferracci, owner of Paris FC (Ligue 2 BKT), with a view to acquiring a majority stake in the club, announced the two parties on 17/10/2024. Bernard Arnault's family…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 341446
• Published on 17/10/24 at 16:00
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FC Barcelona: Spotify to display Coldplay logo on shirts for the match versus Real Madrid

For El Clásico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF (Matchday 11 of the 2024-25 LALIGA EA Sports, Saturday 26/10/2024), Spotify is activating its partnership with the Catalan club, of which it is the main shirt sponsor, and will display the logo of the British band Coldplay on the front of the…
Domain(s): Clubs, Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Social partners, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 341426
• Published on 17/10/24 at 14:30
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Italy: two bids for Genoa's Stadio Luigi-Ferraris, one from Genoa CFC

The city of Genoa (Liguria) has received two offers to buy the Stadio Luigi-Ferraris, one from the Italian property group CDS Holding on 04/10 and the other from Genoa CFC (Serie A Enilive), which plays its home games at the stadium, on 15/10, according to the city council on 16/10/2024. "Both…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Local authorities, Finance, …
• Article # 341409
• Published on 17/10/24 at 13:25
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FC Inter Milan: acquisition of a licence for conducting business operations in Saudi Arabia

FC Inter Milan (Serie A Enilive) has acquired the MISA (Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia) licence, "which is essential for any foreign company wishing to operate commercially in the country," announced the club on 16/10/2024. "The club will benefit from the support of the Saudi Arabian…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, International development, Finance, …
• Article # 341391
• Published on 17/10/24 at 11:25
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Forbes: C. Ronaldo, highest-paid footballer ($285m) in 2024-25, ahead of L. Messi & Neymar Jr.

International forward Cristiano Ronaldo (39, Al Nassr FC) is the world's highest-paid footballer in in 2024-25, according to Forbes magazine's ranking of the highest earners, published on 17/10/2024. The Portuguese player is expected to earn $285m (€262m as at 17/10/2024) this season, including…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 341362
• Published on 17/10/24 at 09:35
©  Leaders Week London 2024
Leaders Week 2024: "Kings League - a mix of traditional football with a video game" (Gerard Piqué)

"What we try to do is exactly the opposite what traditional football is doing. The audience is the most important part of the product, and we ask them everything, including the rules. People love it. It's a mix of traditional football with a video game," said Gerard Piqué, founder, CEO and…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, …
• Article # 341227
• Published on 17/10/24 at 09:05
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Wrexham AFC: Rob Faulkner (ECA) chief business & communications officer from 01/12/2024

Robert Faulkner, director of communications and marketing at the European Club Association, will join Wrexham AFC (Sky Bet League One) as chief business and communications officer from 01/12/2024, announced the Welsh club on 16/10/2024. A former UEFA and FC Inter Milan (Serie A Enilive) player…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, International authorities, …
• Article # 341311
• Published on 16/10/24 at 18:10
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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
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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