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England: Debbie Hewitt appointed as first female non-executive chair of The FA from January 2022

Debbie Hewitt MBE has been appointed as non-executive chair of The Football Association from January 2022, announced The FA on 08/06/2021. "Peter McCormick will remain in position as interim chair (since November 2020, following the resignation of Greg Clarke on 10/11/2020, see below) until this…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 219991
• Published on 08/06/21 at 12:20
©  DC
LFP/Canal+: "We can't be at €500m (TV rights/year) and say 'thank you Canal'" (Noël Le Graët, FFF)

"We were at €1.3bn (for the annual TV rights to the French professional football leagues, 2020-2024 cycle, before Mediapro's failure), which was perhaps a lot with a partner who had promised us large sums. But I note that the English are still at more than €2bn, that the Germans are at €1.3bn…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Authorities, Finance, …
• Article # 219811
• Published on 08/06/21 at 09:40
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Premier League: Heineken renews with West Ham United and London Stadium from 2021-22

Heineken, a Dutch beer company, has renewed its partnership with West Ham United FC (Premier League) from 2021-22 as part of "a multi-year" agreement, announced the club on 07/04/2021. Heineken therefore remains the Hammers' "official beer partner" (third level). As part of the deal, the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 219884
• Published on 07/06/21 at 17:15
©  D.R.
France: 5,000 spectators to attend France - Bulgaria at Stade de France on 08/06/2021 despite curfew

"After agreement from the government, 5,000 spectators will be able to attend France - Bulgaria, the second and last preparatory match for Les Bleus at Euro 2020," at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis (Paris, FRA), on Tuesday 08/06/2021 (kick-off at 21:10 CET, broadcast on M6), announced the FFF…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 219756
• Published on 07/06/21 at 11:40
©  UEFA
Euro 2020: 51 matches in 11 cities from 11/06 to 11/07/2021 with semi-finals and final at Wembley

Turkey - Italy (Group A), the opening match of Euro 2020, will kick-off at 21:00 CET at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome (ITA) on Friday 11/06/2021. The match was originally scheduled for Friday 12/06/2020, but UEFA decided on 16/03/2020 to postpone the 16th edition of its European national team…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums, …
• Article # 219812
• Published on 07/06/21 at 09:45
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Exclusive Ligue 1 to 18 clubs in 2023: "If we don't reinvent ourselves in crisis when will we?" (JP. Caillot)

"For years, when faced with the request to transition to 18 clubs in Ligue 1, there was opposition, and I was part of it. Because 20 clubs mean 20 territories that are concerned, because that means more fans and happiness every week. But today, there is an economic situation and a scenario that…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Authorities, …
• Article # 219639
• Published on 04/06/21 at 09:40
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LFP: general assembly approves transition from 20 to 18 clubs in Ligue 1 from 2023-24

The Ligue de Football Professionnel has voted to reduce the number of Ligue 1 clubs from 20 to 18 from the 2023-24 season, during a its general assembly held by videoconference on 03/06/2020. This change was approved with 97.28% of the votes, with only FC Metz (Ligue 1 Uber Eats) voting against…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 219634
• Published on 03/06/21 at 17:55
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IOC: On Location, global hospitality provider for Paris 2024, Milan-Cortina 2026 and LA 2028

On Location, a US hospitality company, has become the exclusive "global hospitality provider" of the Paris 2024, Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to the IOC on 02/06/2021. "The new model will also enhance services for athletes' families…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing
• Article # 219498
• Published on 03/06/21 at 14:40
©  FIFA
Fan experience: FIFA launches the "Fan Experience Panel" with 25 supporters from 17 countries

FIFA has created a "Fan Experience Panel" made up of 25 fans from 17 countries and six continents "that will be continuously consulted to help enhance the football experience on and off the pitch leading up to major tournaments and events," announced the international federation on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 219501
• Published on 03/06/21 at 11:40
©  DFB
DFB: Kay Dammholz (ex-Bundesliga International and DAZN) appointed head of media rights

Kay Dammholz has been appointed head of media rights at the German Football Association (DFB), effective 01/06/2021. Dammholz "will be responsible for the domestic and international marketing of media rights, production and product management, plus the DFB's own digital platforms," said the body…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Authorities, Media
• Article # 219463
• Published on 03/06/21 at 10:20