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Aldi France signs three inaugural esports deals in France, Lidl enters esports in Germany
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Adidas takes further step into gaming sector with G2 Esports
Esports organisation G2 Esports has signed an agreement with global sportswear manufacturer Adidas
HyperX extends naming rights deal for the Esports Arena Las Vegas
Gaming technology brand HyperX has extended its exclusive naming rights agreement for the HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas located on the Las Vegas strip
Le Coq Sportif steps into esports market with GameWard
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Governing body partners with Universal Music Group to develop insight around music and entertainment
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Miles Jacobson, the man behind the Football Manager simulation, explains some of the likely effects of Brexit on the game and the transfer market in both the UK and Europe
NHL helmet sponsors offer stop-gap solution – and insights about the future
Keith Wachtel, NHL's chief business officer, speaks to SportBusiness about the wider strategy behind the league's new division and helmet sponsorships for the 2020-21 season.
Football Association’s Swarbrick looks for silver lining in “tough” 2021
Matthew Glendinning talks to Kathryn Swarbrick, the FA’s commercial and marketing director, about what is on the horizon for English football's governing body as it continues to develop its brand strategy amid the pandemic.