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Biennial World Cup: "A completely nonsensical, populist project" (Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA)

"I'm sure that (the biennial World Cup) will not happen because it is completely nonsensical. A populist project that would destroy football. It goes against all the principles of our sport, the Olympics... It's not just bad for Europe. It's unbelievable that a football organisation (FIFA) can…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 241479
• Published on 07/02/22 at 11:00
©  LaLiga
Spain: creation of "LaLiga Group International" the holding company that links LaLiga to CVC

LaLiga Group International, the new holding company in charge of the development of the strategic LaLiga Impulso project, which unites the Spanish Professional League with the investment fund CVC Capital Partners, has been officially created, announced the body on 01/02/2022. CVC holds 8.2% of the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Investment - Shareholding, …
• Article # 241443
• Published on 07/02/22 at 09:40
©  News Tank
Weekly News Extra (31/01-04/02/2022)

• Washington D.C.'s NFL franchise has been officially renamed as the Washington Commanders, two years after dropping their "Redskins" name, which was deemed offensive to Native Americans. • Uber Eats is negotiating with the FFF to become an official partner (second level) for €5m per year over…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Marketing - Communication, Clubs, …
• Article # 241392
• Published on 04/02/22 at 16:20
©  D.R.
Ligue 1: "Everything that's been done enabled us to avoid total bankruptcy" (J-M. Mickeler, DNCG)

"Everything that has been done (shareholder contributions of almost €1bn over two seasons, aid from the public authorities, work by the LFP to secure the PGE/State guaranteed loan, and action by the DNCG) has enabled us to avoid total bankruptcy. Without these four elements, there would no longer…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 241383
• Published on 04/02/22 at 14:40
©  CIO / G. Martin
Beijing 2022: "Today, China is a winter sport country" (Thomas Bach, IOC)

"Today, China is a winter sport country. The increased physical activity through winter sport is contributing to the health and well-being of the Chinese people," said Thomas Bach (GER), president of the IOC, in his opening speech at the 139th Session of the International Olympic Committee, in…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Game - pitch, Legal, …
• Article # 241338
• Published on 04/02/22 at 11:00
©  UEFA
UEFA: impact of the pandemic on top flight club revenues from 2019-20 to 2020-21 estimated at €7bn

"The overall pandemic impact effect on club revenues over the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons is expected to be €7bn," states UEFA in the 13th edition of its annual club licensing benchmarking report - "The European Club Footballing Landscape" - published on 03/02/2022 (see below, document available…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 241310
• Published on 04/02/22 at 09:40
©  Pékin 2022
Beijing 2022: Chinese capital, first city to host Summer (2008) & Winter (04-20/02/2022) Olympics

The competitions of the 24th Olympic Winter Games in Beijing began on 02/02/2022 with the preliminary round of the mixed doubles curling in the "Ice Cube", formerly the "Water Cube", that hosted the swimming events at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. This venue is one of five from the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Social Responsibility, Stadiums
• Article # 241209
• Published on 03/02/22 at 11:40
©  D.R.
Piracy: European Leagues calls on the European Union for more effective protection measures

"The Association of European Professional Football Leagues (European Leagues) strongly regrets that the European Parliament plenary vote on the Digital Services Act (DSA) did not respond to the urgent request from live content producers and in particular sport events' organisers to address the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Authorities, Digital, …
• Article # 241223
• Published on 03/02/22 at 11:00
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WLF/FIFPro: professional leagues and players' unions to "cooperate to shape the future of football"

"The WLF and FIFPro recognise the need to act as partners and cooperate to shape the future of football," said the World Leagues Forum and the International Federation of Professional Footballers following a meeting held both face-to-face in Madrid (ESP) and by video conference on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Legal, …
• Article # 241169
• Published on 03/02/22 at 09:40
©  gouv
Covid-19/France: a return to full capacity in stadiums from 02/02/2022

From Wednesday 02/02/2022, establishments in France receiving the public in a seated configuration (stadiums, concert halls, theatres, etc.), will be able to continue operations at full capacity and without limits. "To access these places, the wearing of a mask remains compulsory," announced Jean…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Stadiums, …
• Article # 241136
• Published on 02/02/22 at 16:20