Weekly News Extra (11-15/11/2024)

• The World Leagues Association has announced the launch of a new "League Development Programme" which consists of "a tailored audit, benchmarking and strategic planning process to help leagues of all sizes and ambitions with their development."
• Premier League clubs Arsenal FC, Liverpool FC, Manchester United FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC have reportedly submitted legal opinions to justify their right to claim compensation if Manchester City FC is found to have breached the league's financial rules, according to British media outlet The Times.
• Tottenham Hotspur FC (Premier League) has welcomed two new official partners (2^nd level): the ExpressVPN solution and Malaysian perfumer Dashing, both for two seasons (2024-2026).
• Thai telecommunications operator Jasmine International has acquired the rights to broadcast the Premier League in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. The deal covers three seasons (2024-2027) and is valued at a total of $560m (€528m, or €176m per season).

These are some of the news items that did not make it into an article this week, but which are nevertheless, worthy of…