©  D.R.
Exclusive RCD Espanyol: "Our search for a new stadium naming partner is underway" (A. Alegre)

"We signed this stadium naming contract with Stage Front (ticketing solutions, USA) in 2023 for five years, and it lasted a year. Stage Front had signed agreements with LALIGA, the RFEF... For us, it was a way of starting to work with confidence with a company established in Europe. But we…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Ticketing, International development, …
• Article # 334509
• Published on 07/08/24 at 10:40
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NFL: Sony (electronics) to roll out Hawk-Eye technology during the 2024-25 pre-season

Sony Group Corporation, a Japanese multinational specialised in electronics and entertainment (telephony, computing, video games, music, cinema, audiovisual, etc.), has become the "official technology partner" of the NFL from 2024-25, announced the North American league on 31/07/2024. As part…
Domain(s): S&P
• Category(ies): International authorities, Sponsors - Partners, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 334179
• Published on 01/08/24 at 14:30
©  D.R.
USA: Amazon's offer matched by Warner Bros. Discovery's bid to retain NBA TV rights post-2025

"In an effort to continue our long-standing partnership (with the NBA), during both exclusive and non-exclusive negotiation periods, we acted in good faith to present strong bids (for the NBA's domestic TV rights from 2025) that were fair to both parties. Regrettably, the league notified us of its…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Authorities, Media, Rights Acquisitions
• Article # 333255
• Published on 23/07/24 at 17:05
©  LinkedIn
DAZN: "2024 will be the first year in which we are profitable" (Shay Segev)

"DAZN is positioned for long-term success, we are in the final phase of a first step. We are focusing on three pillars: the key markets where we need to maximise our potential, the fight against piracy and the integration of social content. We want to make the most of our digital nature…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Rights Acquisitions, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 332755
• Published on 18/07/24 at 13:40
©  OL
2023-24 D1 Arkema: an average attendance of 1,274 spectators per game, +39% on 2022-23

An average of 1,274 spectators attended D1 Arkema matches during the 2023-24 season, an increase of 39% on the previous year (914 spectators per match), the Fédération Française de Football told News Tank Football on 11/07/2024. The 2023-24 season of the French women's football championship…
Domain(s): Clubs, Reg
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, …
• Article # 331972
• Published on 12/07/24 at 10:00
©  Udinese Calcio
Italy/Udinese: Italian rugby team to play one test match a year at the Bluenergy Stadium until 2026

The Bluenergy Stadium (25,132 capacity, Udine, ITA), a venue owned by Udinese Calcio (Serie A Enilive), will host the Autumn Nations Series rugby match between Italy and Argentina on Saturday 09/11/2024 (kick-off at 18:40 CET), announced the club on 25/06/2024. This announcement comes as part…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Game - pitch, Stadiums
• Article # 329915
• Published on 26/06/24 at 16:30
©  Seattle Reign FC
Eagle Football Group: sale of 97% of OL Reign (NWSL) completed for $58m (€54m)

"Eagle Football Group (formerly OL Groupe) announces the completion of the sale of its entire stake in the american franchise Seattle Reign FC (NWSL, formerly OL Reign), representing 97% of the club's share capital, to a group including the Seattle Sounders (MLS) and global investment firm…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, International development, …
• Article # 328599
• Published on 17/06/24 at 10:40
©  D.R.
Fédération des Socios de France: "Our purpose is to promote popular shareholding" (J. Chatonnier)

"The purpose of the FSF is to promote popular shareholding, pool our contacts, ideas, human resources, feedback and the creation of a toolbox for future associations. The promotion of popular shareholding in France is virtually non-existent, and it's our responsibility to make people understand…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 328037
• Published on 11/06/24 at 16:15
©  Manchester City FC
Manchester City FC: opening of an esports studio at the Etihad Stadium

Manchester City FC (Premier League) has opened a dedicated studio for its esports teams at the Etihad Stadium (Manchester, ENG), announced the club on 06/06/2024. This space will be dedicated to training, competing and creating content for the club's teams on the video games Fortnite (Epic…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Game - pitch, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums, …
• Article # 327545
• Published on 07/06/24 at 09:20
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Piracy: LALIGA becomes the first foreign body to block IPTV sites & services in France

"LALIGA claimed another victory in the fight against piracy after a Paris (FRA) court ordered (on 07/05/2024) the blocking of websites and IPTV services that infringed on the legitimate broadcasting rights of LALIGA clubs. For the first time in France, a foreign sports entity has obtained a…
Domain(s): Reg, Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Essentials Media, Authorities, …
• Article # 324808
• Published on 15/05/24 at 11:30