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SFS23: "In the USA, the experience starts two hours before the match" (N. Zini, Inter Miami CF)

"In the USA, an hour before the gates open, a fan zone is activated. There are games, giveaways, activities, food and drinks. Clubs manage to maximise the experience and their revenues thanks to it. The experience starts two hours before the game, during the game and after. European clubs should…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Authorities, …
• Article # 307121
• Published on 22/11/23 at 16:55
©  SFS
Football Summit Awards 2023: Manchester United, DFL, Juventus & Sassuolo among the winners

Manchester United FC (Premier League) who claimed the award for the "Best Social Media Strategy", US Sassuolo Calcio (Serie A TIM) the "Trust in the Future" award, Juventus FC (Serie A TIM) the "Innovation of the Year" award, and the DFL the "Impact Award" for their "Bundesliga Common Ground…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Clubs, Authorities, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 307150
• Published on 22/11/23 at 16:35
©  D.R.
MMA: PFL acquires Bellator in order to create "a global powerhouse in mixed martial arts"

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has acquired the American organisation Bellator MMA, owned by US media conglomerate Paramount Global, in order to "a global powerhouse in mixed-martial arts," announced the organisation on 20/11/2023. The deal is valued at under $100m (€91.4m), according to…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Investment - Shareholding, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 307106
• Published on 22/11/23 at 16:00
©  Social Football Summit
LALIGA: Javier Tebas resigns as president in order to stand for early election

Javier Tebas has handed in his resignation as president of LALIGA, announced the Spanish professional football league on 22/11/2023. However, he plans to regain the post soon afterwards in early elections, which are due to be called in December 2023 (they were originally scheduled for 2024). "I…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 307132
• Published on 22/11/23 at 14:55
©  Social Football Summit
Social Football Summit 2023: "Football, an 'old market' where much remains to be created" (G. Ricci)

"Covid-19 accelerated private equity investment in sport, because there still are a lot of new opportunities to build. Football is, on the one hand, an 'old' market, but also one where a lot of things still have to be built and invented," said Giorgio Ricci, founder of Alevit Consulting, in Rome…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Investment - Shareholding, …
• Article # 307087
• Published on 22/11/23 at 13:40
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Paris 2024: Olympic Truce resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in New York

118 votes in favour, 2 abstentions (Russia and Syria) and 0 votes against: the resolution on the Olympic Truce for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games was adopted by the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York (United States) on 21/11/2023. This resolution calls…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 307025
• Published on 22/11/23 at 08:40
©  Social Football Summit 2023
SFS23: "World Cup was a big factor for improving the fan experience" (P. Meyer, Eintracht Frankfurt)

"In Germany, because of the 2006 World Cup, there was a huge step made in terms of improvement of the stadium infrastructure. Before most of our stadiums were stadiums with a running track built for athletics and football was one of the events that happened there, but because of the 2006 World Cup…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Marketing - Communication, Clubs, …
• Article # 306941
• Published on 22/11/23 at 08:40
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Social Football Summit 2023: "The mobility of the future is tested in our races" (K. Juarez, FIM)

"The mobility of the future is tested in our vehicles, in our championships. New tyres, new fuels, new outfits for security, electric motors. We will transfer this technology to day-to-day use in the coming years," said Katia Juarez, director of the international sustainablity commission at the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Marketing - Communication, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 307005
• Published on 21/11/23 at 17:20
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SFS23: "The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo opened the gates for us" (S. Al Lazeez, Saudi Pro League)

"Bringing in talent is obviously part of our strategy. Our aim is to influence a whole generation of local players. In this sense, the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo (at Al Nassr FC on 30/12/2022) has opened the gates for us. He contributes to the Saudi community, not only as a player but also as a…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Authorities, …
• Article # 306992
• Published on 21/11/23 at 16:30
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Spain: Liga F posts turnover of €12.3m in 2022-23 & net profit of €366,000 in its 1st financial year

In its first full financial year, Liga F posted a turnover of €12.3m and a net profit of €366,095 in 2022-23 (from 01/07/2022 to 30/06/2023), according to the annual accounts published by the Spanish Professional Women's Football League (Liga Profesional de Fútbol Femenino, LPFF) in November…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal
• Article # 306903
• Published on 21/11/23 at 13:00