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European sports ministers call for resolution to Women’s World Cup impasse
Sports ministers in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK have called for agreements to finally be reached on media rights deals for the forthcoming Fifa Women’s World Cup in their respective countries.
Tour de France adds Rexel as sponsor, Lidl backs WorldTour team
Energy products provider Rexel has agreed a deal to sponsor the Tour de France for the next three years
Six Nations matches shifted from Paris
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has opted to stage its three home fixtures at next year’s Six Nations Championship away from Paris with matches held in Lille, Lyon and Marseille.
Re-uz to implement cup deposit scheme as Paris 2024 Official Supporter
Reusable cup and container brand Re-uz has been announced as an Official Supporter of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Henriques quits as French NOC president after turbulent nine months
The president of the French Olympic Committee (CNOSF), Brigitte Henriques, has quit a little over a year before the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Krys renews Tour de France sponsorship, adds Tour de France Femmes
French optical lenses company Krys has renewed as a Major Partner of the Tour de France and the main sponsor of the white jersey, the classification for young riders, until 2026.
W9 and beIN secure Uefa under-21 rights
Coverage in France of next month’s Uefa European under-21 Championship is to be shown by free-to-air channel W9 and subscription broadcaster beIN Sports.
Thai organisers ‘want to give up’ Trophée des Champions hosting
France’s Professional Football League (LFP) is set to require a new venue for its 2023 Trophée des Champions with organisers in Bangkok reported to be set to drop the hosting rights.
FFT rolls out AI tech to combat online harassment at French Open
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has teamed up with Bodyguard.ai to utilise its artificial intelligence technology to combat online harassment of players at the forthcoming French Open
Blast to set first with TikTok coverage of Paris Major
Esports entertainment company Blast has teamed up with short-form social media video platform TikTok to stream live coverage from this week’s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major in Paris.
Kang, OL Groupe form multi-team women’s football group
Michele Kang, owner of the National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit, has reached an agreement with OL Groupe, owner of Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, to create a multi-team women's football organization, …
Groupe ADP lands Paris 2024 sponsorship
Airport operator Groupe ADP has announced a domestic sponsorship deal for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
LFP president: €200m a year is international rights target
France’s Professional Football League (LFP) should be bringing in €200m ($217.5m) per year from Ligue 1 international rights in the next cycle, according to league president Vincent Labrune, a far cry from the current fee it receives as part of a long-term agreement with beIN Media Group.
France pulls out of hosting 2025 Rugby League World Cup
France has pulled out of hosting the Rugby League World Cup in 2025, saying it cannot guarantee the financial viability of the tournament
L’Équipe acquires rights to Fifa and World Rugby U20 events
French media group L'Équipe has acquired rights to the this year's Fifa Under-20 World Cup and World Rugby Under-20 Championship in separate deals with football and rugby union’s world governing bodies.
LFP brings in rEvolution to boost Ligue 1 US presence
France's Professional Football League (LFP) has engaged the rEvolution agency to aid its efforts to expand Ligue 1’s presence in the US market.
PSG extends Visit Rwanda sponsorship
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has announced a two-year extension of the club's sponsorship agreement with country tourism board Visit Rwanda