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FAANG Deal Tracker: list of acquisitions, partnerships and activities in sports

The term FAANG directly refers to refers to the American groups in new technologies and the internet: Facebook (social network), Amazon (e-commerce and content), Apple (computing technology), Netflix (video on-demand and content), and Google (Alphabet group, internet). By extension, the term…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Authorities, Agencies, …
• Article # 209675
• Published on 26/02/21 at 10:14
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FFF/elections: "I would like at least 30% of spectators at the Stade de France" (N. Le Graët)

"You can imagine that with the Stade de France which has 80,000 seats, I would like us to be able to put at least 30% minimum of spectators (or 24,000) on an experimental basis," said Noël Le Graët, president of the FFF and candidate for a new term, in Aix-en-Provence (FRA) on 23/02/2021, 18 days…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 209541
• Published on 25/02/21 at 10:55
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Formula E: 2021 season begins with two night races in Saudi Arabia on 26 and 27/02/2021

The ABB FIA Formula E 2021 World Championship for electric cars will start, behind closed doors, in Diriyah (Saudi Arabia), with two night races on 26 and 27/02/2021. Season 7 includes 12 teams, including 10 manufacturers, for 24 drivers including Portuguese driver António Félix da Costa (DS…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility, …
• Article # 209484
• Published on 25/02/21 at 10:24
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Germany/stadiums: sport and culture unite around a concept aimed at the gradual return of spectators

20 renowned experts and scientists from various disciplines (infectiology, virology, ventilation, health, medicine, sport, law... see list below) have developed a common concept for a controlled and progressive return of spectators to stadiums and venues deserted because of the Covid-19 pandemic…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Marketing - Communication, Clubs, …
• Article # 209529
• Published on 25/02/21 at 09:50
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Africa: "To shine at a world stage, the work has to start now" (Gianni Infantino, FIFA)

"In order for African teams not only to participate, but to shine at a world stage, the work has to start now. Africa should be united to get back what it has given to global football, and this can only happen if we all work together," said Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, at the Council of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 209455
• Published on 24/02/21 at 16:20
©  UEFA
Covid-19: UEFA cancels the European men's and women's Under-19 Championships

The UEFA executive committee has cancelled the 2020-21 editions of the European men's and women's Under-19 Championships due to the Covid-19 pandemic and its repercussions regarding the organisation of the competitions, announced the European body on 23/02/2021. "In making these decisions, the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Legal, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 209388
• Published on 24/02/21 at 09:40
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Italy: Gabriele Gravina re-elected as FIGC president with 73.45% of the votes in the first round

Gabriele Gravina has been re-elected as president of the FIGC for the 2021-2024 period after receiving 73.45% of the votes in the first round at the Italian Federation's general assembly held in Rome (ITA) on 22/02/2021. The other candidate, Cosimo Sibilia, received 26.25% of the votes. • The…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Legal, …
• Article # 209324
• Published on 23/02/21 at 15:45
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Covid-19/stadiums: "A scientific experiment at Groupama Stadium" (J-M. Aulas, Olympique Lyonnais)

"Jean-Michel Aulas, president of the OL, is proposing to make the Groupama Stadium available as part of a scientific experiment involving the public in stadiums," said Olympique Lyonnais on 20/02/2021, at the end of a visit to Lyon (FRA) by Roxana Maracineanu, French Minister Delegate in charge of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Legal, …
• Article # 209228
• Published on 23/02/21 at 11:00
LFP TV rights: beIN joins Canal in its complaint; Free wants to renegotiate and offers to return lot

The pay-TV group beIN Sports has joined the free and pay-TV group Canal+ in its complaint against the Ligue de Football Professionnel before the Commercial Court of Paris (FRA) on 19/02/2021, according to the French sports daily L'Équipe, on 20/02/2021. A new hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Authorities, Agencies, …
• Article # 209108
• Published on 22/02/21 at 15:40
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Covid-19: -36.2% in transfers in January 2021 compared to January 2020 (-49.1% in value)

2,690 international transfers were recorded in January 2021, compared to 4,215 in January 2000: this represents a decrease of 36.2% and the lowest volume of activity recorded in six years, FIFA said on 17/02/2021 (market presentation to download, see links). Regarding the amount of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Transfer Market, …
• Article # 208991
• Published on 19/02/21 at 14:49