As part of a new series of video interviews with senior industry figures, Andy Korman, partner at The Sports Consultancy Legal, speaks to SportBusiness Sponsorship editor Matthew Glendinning about the contractual disruption caused by delays and postponements in European football.
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MLS teams could be forced to forfeit playoff games due to Covid outbreaks
Major League Soccer teams who are unable to complete MLS Cup playoff fixtures due to Covid-19 outbreaks could be forced to forfeit their matches
EFL launches fan campaign as iFollow piracy surges during lockdown
The English Football League has said piracy of its iFollow streaming service has surged after it removed restrictions on the number of matches fans could watch on the platform during the Covid-19 pandemic
The business of Dutch football has fans to thank for its survival
Dutch clubs like SC Heerenveen have sold large numbers of season tickets prior to the 2020-21 Eredivisie season, despite there being no guarantees spectators will be allowed to attend matches. Callum McCarthy reports.
Uefa sets new course in women’s football with media and sponsorship tenders
Media tender on for Uefa’s women’s club and national team competitions closes October 14
Uefa seeking broadcast partners which can take ‘edgy’ approach using different platforms
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Hasbro launches content-led campaign with Arsenal and Chelsea
Toy brand Hasbro has launched a short-term content deal with Premier League football clubs Arsenal and Chelsea to promote a new model of its Nerf toy series called the Nerf Ultra One Blaster
Houston Dynamo, Dash unveil comprehensive brand refresh
Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo and sister team Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League have unveiled a comprehensive brand refresh for the 2021 season
Barcelona expands US presence with Danone North America partnership
LaLiga giants FC Barcelona has expanded its presence in the United States by forging a multiyear regional partnership with Danone North America
Swiss Super League swaps banks as Credit Suisse becomes title sponsor
The Swiss Football League's flagship competition, the Swiss Super League, is to switch title sponsors next season, remaining in the banking sector with Credit Suisse
Why sport needs strong governance and forensic due diligence in dealing with investors
Kevin McCullagh speaks to Luca Ferrari, partner and global head of sports at law firm Withersworldwide, about how investors in sport should be regulated and the measures that should be taken when exercising due diligence.
Williams Racing commercial director on reshaping motorsport’s sponsorship model
Tim Hunt, commercial and marketing director at Williams, wants sponsorship platform to focus on “the USPs of being an F1 team”
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Athletes Unlimited looks to reimagine women’s sports with player-focused model
Start-up sports league organization has created a radical new model which firmly puts the focus firmly on athletes and not teams. Bob Williams reports.
Canelo’s split with Golden Boy and DAZN was written in the stars
Saul 'Canelo' Álvarez has departed his deal with Golden Boy Promotions, tearing up his 10-fight deal with DAZN in the process after only two events. Callum McCarthy explores how the boxer made himself a free agent.