Eleven Sports Media – one of the UK’s leading sports technology and fan engagement providers – has agreed a new partnership with Blackpool Football Club ahead of the 2020/21 EFL season, according to fcbusiness.
While although manager Steven Gerrard will bemoan a recent 3-3 Europa League draw away at Benfica – one that saw his Rangers charges throw away a 3-1 lead at the Estadio Da Luz, there is reason to be cheerful in the blue half of Glasgow.
With a global pandemic putting the squeeze on cross-continental football over the past few months, thinking from outside the box has constantly been required and with UEFA deciding to complete their Champions League tournament in one country, their CONCACAF cousins will now follow suit.
Over the past few years, the Amazon Prime service has dipped its toe into the football rights environment and although the platform has been more the preserve of their fantastic “All Or Nothing” documentary series, there has also been a smattering of live action.
Shanghai cements title as global esports capital, Chinese Baseball Academy opens in Tianjin, Nike China cuts 400 jobs, Manchester United launches on Douyin, FIBA announces deal with Henan Zhongwo, Bilibili Gaming establishes HQ in Hangzhou, China stalls Ant Group’s IPO, MLB’s first celebrity livestream hits 68M impressions. In this week’s From The Top, we spoke…
DetailsWith the United Soccer League (USL) play-offs completed for 2020, it is fair to say that anticipation levels were building nicely for the showpiece event between the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Phoenix Rising FC. An event that would see the winner crowned as this year’s USL champions and cap off what has been an entertaining…
DetailsIf you were to look back at the sporting headlines for Tuesday November 3rd, Diogo Jota’s hat-trick for Liverpool in the Champions League will have garnered the most column inches, while the scores in that evening’s EFL League One fixtures will have been forgotten by the next morning. That is unless you are a supporter…
DetailsAs England enters another period of lockdown, the question regarding sporting activity is once again thrust into the spotlight and although the elite levels of football have survived a second hiatus, the same good fortune has not been afforded to those lower down the chain. While although those clubs who operate within the auspices of…
Detailsİstanbul Başakşehir FK, Turkey’s defending Champion have started an important social responsibility project through their 2020-21 alternative kits. The green designed 3rd kit will point out the importance of foresting against climate change and aims to raise awareness in this direction.
Like so many competitions around the world, America’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has had to deal with scheduling upheaval in 2020 and although navigating their Challenge Cup through to completion was difficult, there is certainly reason to be cheerful at the end of it.
