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©  LALIGA
Union of European Clubs: "President Infantino, simply abolish the Club World Cup" (J. Tebas, LALIGA)

"I'd like to send a special message to Gianni Infantino and FIFA about the Club World Cup. Dear president, you have not sold enough broadcasting rights to pay the participating clubs the expected amounts, you do not have the sponsors provided for in the budget, the national leagues and the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, International authorities, …
• Article # 341307
• Published on 16/10/24 at 17:35
©  JP
International Calendar: "It can't go on like this" (Jérôme Perlemuter, World Leagues Association)

"The constant increase in the number of international matches over the last ten years or so has meant that the domestic leagues are no longer able to organise their competitions properly, and is pushing the top players beyond their limits. It can't go on like this. We need to tackle this problem,…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Federations, …
• Article # 341270
• Published on 16/10/24 at 15:00
©  Kings League
Kings League: Djamel Agaoua (ex-NBA) appointed CEO to "maximise the potential of the competition"

Frenchman Djamel Agaoua has been appointed CEO of the Kings League, a 7-a-side football competition created by investment fund Kosmos (founded by for Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué), announced the latter on 16/10/2024. "Djamel Agaoua joins the Kings League just after the triumphant launch of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, International authorities, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 341244
• Published on 16/10/24 at 13:15
©  FIFPRO
CJEU: "We don't want to kill the clubs, we want to find solutions with them" (D. Terrier, FIFPRO)

"Principles and regulations have been swept aside. The reasoning is logical and in line with the Court of Justice (CJEU) rulings in December 2023 (on the Super League and the regulations governing home-grown players). We're following the same line of reasoning. We're lucky to have judges in Europe…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 341152
• Published on 15/10/24 at 17:20
©  News Tank
Investments: "Major players specialising in sport will emerge" (K. Ben Rejeb, JP Morgan Chase & Co)

"There are several indications that specialist sports capital is likely to emerge in Europe. There are probably prejudices about sport and investing in sport, perhaps seen as being done for ego or influence, and less to create value. But in the next two years, I think we'll see the emergence of…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Authorities, …
• Article # 341135
• Published on 15/10/24 at 16:10
©  UEFA
France: "No payment issues related to Euro 2024 media rights" with beIN SPORTS, according to UEFA

"beIN has been a long-standing partner of UEFA in multiple territories globally for over two decades with an exceptional track record of broadcasting excellence and there are no payment issues related to the Euro 2024 media rights in France," said Guy-Laurent Epstein, marketing director at UEFA on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Media, International authorities, Media, …
• Article # 341114
• Published on 15/10/24 at 14:55
©  Lega Serie A
Match Calendar: "We must defend the centrality of the domestic leagues" (L. De Siervo, Lega Serie A)

"Together with the other European leagues, we must defend the centrality of domestic leagues, which are being squeezed by the club and national team competitions organised by two associations (UEFA and FIFA). These new or expanded competitions will significantly increase the financial disparity…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Essentials Media, …
• Article # 341051
• Published on 15/10/24 at 11:30
©  William Troost-Ekong
Libya: Nigerian national team held at airport leaves without playing, CAF opens investigation

CAF has called on its disciplinary body to investigate "the disturbing and unacceptable experiences of the Nigerian national football team (The Super Eagles) at an airport in Libya," announced the Confederation of African Football on 14/10/2024. The Nigerian national team and its technical…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Government, International authorities, …
• Article # 341039
• Published on 15/10/24 at 10:00
©  D.R.
Calendar: European Leagues, FIFPRO Europe & LALIGA file complaint with EU Commission against FIFA

The European branch of FIFPRO, European Leagues and LALIGA have filed a complaint with the European Commission's Directorate-General for Competition against FIFA "over its conduct concerning the imposition of the international match calendar, including decisions relating to the FIFA Club World Cup…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, International authorities, …
• Article # 340976
• Published on 14/10/24 at 17:30
©  FFR
Rugby: FFR, LNR & Provale oppose World Rugby's 20-minute red card trial

"The Fédération Française de Rugby, the Ligue Nationale de Rugby and Provale (French national rugby players' union) are firmly opposed to the adoption of the 20-minute red card rule and call on World Rugby to base itself on evidence before modifying such a crucial sanction, particularly with…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, International authorities, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 340959
• Published on 14/10/24 at 16:00