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Rugby: Russian Federation prepares bid to host the 2027 World Cup

The supreme council of the Russian Rugby Federation (Russian Rugby) has set up a committee to prepare a bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup, according to the body on 28/07/2020. Russia previously hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2018. "The start of the bidding campaign officially begins in…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Stadiums
• Article # 189740
• Published on 30/07/20 at 10:50
©  LFP
LFP: "€250m of TV rights due in August including €145m from Mediapro" (D. Quillot, CEO)

"The new contract is due when the championship starts. Jaume Roures (head of Mediapro) confirmed yesterday what Mediapro had written to us, namely that their first payment would be made two weeks before the start of the championship. For all broadcasters, the payment of invoices is expected at the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Finance
• Article # 189727
• Published on 30/07/20 at 10:14
©  UCI
International Cycling Union (UCI): €37.7m in revenue and net deficit of €3.15m in 2019

The International Cycling Union (UCI) has posted revenues of CHF40.7m (€37.7m) for the 2019 financial year, according to the body in its 2019 annual report published on 24/07/2020. 2019 commercial revenues represent CHF8.9m or 22% of the total, at the same level as media rights and just behind the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance
• Article # 189632
• Published on 29/07/20 at 10:59
©  D.R.
Formula 1: three new Grand Prix confirmed in Europe, no races to be held in the Americas

Formula One Group announced on 24/07/2020 that three more European Grand Prix will be held in 2020, in Eifel, Germany (on the Nürburgring) from 09 to 11/10/2020, in Portimão, Portugal from 23 to 25/10/2020 and in Imola, Italy from 31/10 to 01/11/2020. These additions bring the total number of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 189476
• Published on 28/07/20 at 14:05
UEFA: "Internet Piracy Request for Proposals" for its main competitions (Euro, European Cups...)

UEFA has launched an "Internet Piracy Request for Proposals" in order to protect its main national and club competitions (Euro 2024 + qualifiers, 2026 World Cup qualifiers, 2022-23 and 2024-25 Nations League + 2023 and 2025 finals, Champions League, European Super Cup, Europa League and Europa…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Legal
• Article # 189583
• Published on 28/07/20 at 13:15
©  Lega Serie A
Italy: Lega Serie A's official YouTube account exceeds 5 million subscribers

The Lega Serie A's official YouTube account "Serie A" has passed the 5 million subscribers mark, according to the Italian league on 24/07/2020. The channel was created with the support of IMG and Little Dot Studios (a content distributor for social networks), partners of the body for its…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 189578
• Published on 28/07/20 at 12:20
©  Seb Lascoux
French LFP: "After 20 years in football, I want to move on" (N. Boy de la Tour, president)

"I am 51 years old, I have other desires and other projects. I spent four years at the League (since 11/11/2016). Four years is a good cycle. It is both short and long. I gave a lot and received a lot, and learned a lot too. After 20 years in football, on which I intend to keep an informed and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 189559
• Published on 28/07/20 at 11:30
©  D.R.
FIFA: Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber resigns "in the interests of the institutions"

"The fact that I am not believed as the Attorney General is detrimental to the (Swiss) federal prosecution office. Therefore, in the interests of the institutions I offer my resignation to the competent Judicial Commission," wrote Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber on 24/07/2020 (see statement…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 189514
• Published on 27/07/20 at 17:45
©  Premier League
Premier League: 2020-21 season to begin on 12/09/2020 and end on 23/05/2021

The 2020-21 Premier League season will begin on 12/09/2020 and end with the final matchday on 23/05/2021, according to the English league after its shareholders' meeting on 26/07/2020. "The Premier League will continue to consult The FA and EFL regarding the scheduling of all domestic…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 189487
• Published on 27/07/20 at 15:38
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World Rugby: international window extended to 6 weekends instead of 3, from 24/10 to 05/12/2020

"The World Rugby executive committee has recommended a revised temporary 2020 international calendar with the express objective of optimising recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic for the betterment of the global game at all levels," announced the international body on 22/07/2020. "Recognising…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 189275
• Published on 24/07/20 at 17:09