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Death of Gérard Houllier (1947-2020)

Gérard Houllier has died at the age of 73, a few days after undergoing a new aortic operation, on Monday 14/12/2020. Houllier was in charge of the French national team from 1992 to 1993 after having been Michel Platini's assistant, and coached RC Lens (1982-1985), Paris Saint-Germain…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 202653
• Published on 14/12/20 at 15:06
©  FIFPro - WLF
World Leagues Forum/FIFPro: cooperation agreement "to develop more sustainable governance"

"The World Leagues Forum (WLF), which represents professional leagues at world level and FIFPro, which represents the football players, have signed a cooperation agreement in order to develop more sustainable and effective professional football governance by collaborating on a wide range of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Legal, …
• Article # 202609
• Published on 14/12/20 at 11:54
©  LaLiga
Spain: 11 Spanish professional clubs collectively obtain €67m loan via LaLiga

"Eleven LaLiga clubs are to jointly receive €67m loan from Rights & Media Funding Limited (a British financial services company)," announced the Spanish League on 10/12/2020. The maturity of this loan contracted collectively by the clubs is five years, i.e. until 2025. "LaLiga worked with the…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Authorities, …
• Article # 202517
• Published on 14/12/20 at 09:52
©  ATP
Tennis: ATP launches "This is Tennis" marketing campaign

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) is launching a global marketing campaign titled "This is Tennis" to promote "both players and tournaments with more energy" on 09/12/2020. "The campaign highlights stand-out moments in a way that builds emotional connection and provides unique…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 202388
• Published on 11/12/20 at 16:54
©  DFB
Euro 2024: UEFA and the DFB create a joint venture, Philipp Lahm appointed director

Euro 2024 GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung/limited liability company) is the name of the joint venture founded by the DFB and UEFA in Frankfurt am Main (Hesse, GER) on 10/12/2020. The purpose of this new structure, based in Frankfurt, is the organisation of Euro 2024, entrusted to…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 202414
• Published on 11/12/20 at 10:10
©  EFL
England: Trevor Birch appointed chief executive of the EFL effective from 01/01/2021

"The EFL is pleased to announce that Trevor Birch is to become the League's new chief executive as of 01/01/2021," said the English Football League on 10/12/2020. "The appointment has been confirmed by the EFL board, with Trevor joining the EFL from his latest position as director of football…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal
• Article # 202350
• Published on 10/12/20 at 16:24
©  France 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: draw at Palais Brongniart in Paris (FRA) on 14/12/2020 (12:30 CET)

The draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup to be held in France, will take place on Monday 14/12/2020 at 12.30 CET live from the Palais Brongniart in Paris (FRA). "Six French ambassadors (see list below) recognised on the international stage will play a key role at the draw," said the organising body…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital
• Article # 202305
• Published on 10/12/20 at 13:29
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Champions League: "I apologise on behalf of Romanian sports" (I. Stroe, Romanian Sports Minister)

"We strongly condemn any expression or statement that may be considered racist or discriminatory. I apologise on behalf of Romanian sports for this unfortunate incident. It was a particular incident, not a representation of Romanian sport," said Ionut Stroe, Romanian Minister for Sport, on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 202156
• Published on 09/12/20 at 15:20
©  DFL
Germany/TV rights 2021-2025: "Last season was a light breeze, the storm is coming" (C. Seifert, DFL)

"Last season (2019-20) was at best a light breeze. Now the storm is coming. The financial burdens and risks are much higher than the clubs, players and their agents, as well as outside observers would like to perceive," said Christian Seifert, CEO and spokesperson for the DFL on 07/12/2020…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Stadiums, …
• Article # 202084
• Published on 09/12/20 at 13:29
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Champions League: match stopped "following racist comments from the 4th referee" (Paris SG)

"The match between Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir, on Tuesday 12/08/2020, for the 6th and final matchday of the group stage of the Champions League, was interrupted after 13 minutes of play (0-0) following racist remarks on the part of the 4th referee towards a member of the staff of…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Marketing - Communication, Clubs, …
• Article # 202113
• Published on 09/12/20 at 10:54