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Covid-19: FIFA extends special measures for players selected for national team duty

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has extended until the end of April 2021 "the amendments to the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (document available to download) governing the release of players for national team duty," announced the international federation on 05/02/2021. FIFA…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 207778
• Published on 09/02/21 at 14:00
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Tennis: Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament, played in Melbourne from 08 to 21/02/2021

"We are going to send a message to the rest of the world: Melbourne (AUS) is the capital of sport in Australia and perhaps even of the planet," announced Craig Tiley, director of the Australian Open, the day before the launch of the 109th edition of the Australian tennis grand slam tournament, on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 207728
• Published on 08/02/21 at 17:54
©  Première Ligue
Exclusive "Are we going to sink with €1bn in losses, while paying €1bn in taxes?" (B. Caiazzo, Saint-Étienne)

"Are we going to sink with €1bn in losses because of Covid, while paying €1bn in taxes to the State?," Asks Bernard Caïazzo, president of the Première Ligue (union of primarily Ligue 1 club presidents) and, as such, a member of the LFP board of directors, on 05/02/2021. "Even with the failure…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Stadiums, …
• Article # 207710
• Published on 08/02/21 at 17:24
©  DFL
Germany/DFL: the 17 proposals of the "Future of Professional Football" task force

Sustainable development, economic stability, reforms at European and global level, dialogue with fans, promotion of women's football and interdisciplinary contacts are the main themes addressed by the 17 proposals (see below) put forward by the "Future of Professional Football" task force…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 207531
• Published on 08/02/21 at 13:39
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LFP TV rights: "Resolve this for short term, everything is possible for the future" (J-M Aulas, OL)

"Nothing is settled for the future. But if Canal+ has done what it takes to provide us with a solution, and this is because it wants to find football again. And for Amazon, Discovery, and DAZN there is the future (as soon as the 2021-22 season). This is essential. We resolve these (TV rights…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 207565
• Published on 08/02/21 at 11:19
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European Leagues: first discussions on the Champions League format from 2024-25

European Leagues welcomes the "consultation process led by UEFA" on the format of the Champions League from the 2024-25 season onwards, according to the organization after a board meeting and general assembly held on 05/02/2021. European Leagues considers that "the vision based on the so-called…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Legal, …
• Article # 207619
• Published on 08/02/21 at 10:14
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NFL: 37 partners for the 55th edition of the Super Bowl (night of Sunday 07 to Monday 08/02/2021)

37 companies, including the American Cancer Society (charity association), PNC (bank), Ashley Homestore (furniture), and TECO Energy (electricity supplier) are partners in 2021 (see below) of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers  and the defending champions Kansas City Chiefs, counting for…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Media Audiences, Marketing - Communication, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 207585
• Published on 05/02/21 at 17:50
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Italy: Lega Serie A crosses the 6 million followers mark on Instagram

The Lega Serie A's official account on the social network Instagram now has more than 6 million followers, with an increase of one million in the last eight months, announced the Italian League on 01/02/2021. "Six million fans from around the world share the passion for Italian football and our…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 207558
• Published on 05/02/21 at 16:34
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O. Marseille: "I want to sell the Vélodrome, it costs too much money" (B. Payan, Mayor of Marseille)

"I want to sell the stadium (Orange Vélodrome) because it costs me too much money. I want to sell it because it is a financial mess. I said this when I was part of the opposition. I'll do it if I find a buyer," said Benoit Payan, Mayor of Marseille (FRA), on Facebook on 03/02/2021. The words of…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 207492
• Published on 05/02/21 at 11:49
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Global Sports Week: "We should try to form a unique governing body for the sport" (A. Gaudenzi, ATP)

"It has been two difficult seasons but, on the upside, we have worked more closely with the WTA and grand slam organizations. We have different governing bodies. We market TV rights on separate cycles, and to a certain extent, we have different rules so a lot of times it makes things complicated…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Digital
• Article # 207420
• Published on 04/02/21 at 17:04