Sarah Thorpe appointed as Footballco global SVP of Sales and Partnerships
Sarah Thorpe, former managing director for EMEA at the New York Times has joined football content and media company Footballco as global SVP of sales and partnerships.
Spiideo Strengthens Boardroom With Olsson & Wikland Appointments
Spiideo have appointed Lars-Christer Olsson as a board member, and Anna Wikland as an advisory board member to help guide the company’s strategy.
Over 60,000 fans to attend Euro 2020 semi-finals & final
Wembley has been given a green light from the UK government to operate at 75 per cent capacity for the Euro 2020 semi-finals and final, meaning that more than 60,000 supporters will be in attendance for those fixtures.
FIFA President discusses 2018 legacy and sustainable growth of football during visit to Russia
FIFA President Gianni Infantino noted the impact of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ on football and its place in society during a visit to the country, where he also discussed ongoing strategies for the development of the sport with Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin. The meeting also provided the opportunity to discuss the preparations for…
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UEFA blocks Germany from illuminating Allianz Arena with rainbow lighting for Hungary Euro 2020 clash
UEFA has blocked Germany’s plan of illuminating the outside of Allianz Arena with rainbow lighting on Wednesday for their Euro 2020 meeting with Hungary.
LaLiga income exceeded €5 billion in 19/20 season despite COVID-19
LaLiga today presents its Financial Report for the 2019-2020 season, in which the total income of the competition achieved a new historical record – despite the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic – and where the robustness and economic solvency of the clubs in LaLiga Santander and LaLiga SmartBank as a whole are demonstrated in…
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OneFootball & WSC Sports join forces to enhance the digital football fan experience
WSC Sports today announced that OneFootball, the world’s largest football media company, will be using its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven sports video technology to enhance its short-form video content across its various platforms.
EURO 2020: Ones to watch with John Viola Academy
The final matchday of EURO 2020 kicked off yesterday and with the transfer window now open once more, we’re taking a look into which of the players participating would be the ones to watch during the tournament.
China Sports Business Weekly: Wanda and FIFA Launch ‘Ignite the Hope’ Campaign
Hello Industry Friends, here’s the biggest news from China over the past seven days. Headlines: Wanda & FIFA ignite youth football, Yili lands 4-year deal with AFC, MLB teams up with university esports, five host cities selected for League of Legends Worlds, Kuaishou to invest US$1B overseas, and SportsPro APAC returns.
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Valencia CF enters the next generation of fan engagement with Socios.com
In the coming season, the Club will be a pioneer in displaying its own fan token ($VCF) on the front of its jersey