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CASE STUDY | Lega Serie B’s social media strategy
In-depth interview with Federico Smanio, head of digital and fan relations at Italian football's Lega Serie B, who explains the organisation's social media strategy, which is hindered by regulations preventing it from publishing match videos on social feeds.
Business case study | The Europa League emerges as a major brand in its own right
While it may be tempting to see the Uefa Europa League as a property in the shadow of the mighty Champions League, Europe’s ‘second’ trophy is emerging as a brand in its own right with a broad footprint and scheduling that is proving attractive for sponsors and broadcasters. Kevin Roberts reports.
New York City to gain USL franchise, David Villa among owners
The New York area is gaining another professional soccer team with the arrival of Queens-based Queensboro FC, which will begin play in the second-tier United Soccer League Championship in 2021
Garber: Charlotte ‘at front of line’ to become MLS’s 30th team
Charlotte has moved to the front of the line to become the 30th Major League Soccer team, league commissioner Don Garber has revealed
Lagardère to contest CAF cancellation of $1bn rights deal
Lagardère, the France-based conglomerate, has said it will contest the Confederation of African Football’s decision to cancel its global media and sponsorship rights agreement with the Lagardère Sports age…
Asean Club Championship to launch after getting AFC and Fifa backing
A new Asean Club Championship football tournament is to launch in 2020 after being endorsed by the Asian Football Confederation and Fifa
As global piracy starts to bite, Asian solutions need cooperation and government
Surveys show that public attitudes to content piracy are positive and ingrained in Southeast Asia. Kelvin Tan asks broadcasters and rights-holders what can be done to head off a growing problem.
Bayern Munich at crossroads as club prepares for life without Hoeness and Rummenigge
As Bayern Munich have all but elected a new club president, Bob Williams takes a look at how the club's executive board is set to change in the coming seasons.
DAZN’s ‘logical’ interest in UK launch is hard to square with commercial realities
Rumours are swirling around DAZN's potential interest in a UK launch, but market conditions must be perfect for profitability to be a realistic goal. Callum McCarthy reports on the possibility of the streaming service getting off the ground in the country where it is based.
Philippine dream of hosting 2030 Asian Games rests on this SEA Games
The Philippines' sports industry is looking at this year's SEA Games as a springboard to host the 2030 Asian Games, one of the biggest multi-sports events in the world. John Duerden looks at whether they can make the leap.