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IOC to decide on 2018 Winter Games host city
The host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics will be unveiled later today after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) votes on the candidate cities of Annecy, Munich and PyeongChang.
Long-term broadcast partner retains Olympic rights in France
France Télévisions has acquired the broadcast rights to four editions of the Olympics from 2014 through to 2020.
2018 Winter Olympics candidate cities enter final straight
Munich bid CEO Bernard Schwank believes all three candidates in the race to host the 2018 Winter Olympics still have a chance of landing the Games as the German city, Annecy and PyeongChang enter the final straight ahead of Wednesday's vote in Durban, South Africa.
QSI completes PSG takeover
Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) president Nasser Al-Khelaifi signalled his intention to make Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) a leading global brand after the company completed its takeover of the Ligue 1 giant on Thursday.
Al Jazeera joins Canal Plus as domestic Ligue 1 rights-holder
Al Jazeera and Canal Plus have snapped up domestic Ligue 1 broadcast rights within France after the French Football League awarded five of the nine packages covering the 2012-16 seasons.
Sport and New Media 2011 – Conference Review
Debate, best practice and networking as industry leaders gathered in Paris.
Prozone acquired by Amisco parent company
France-based Sport Universal Process (SUP) has completed a 100% takeover of performance analysis service Prozone Sports from Sky Blue Sports and Leisure.
Le Graet replaces Duchaussoy as FFF chief
Noel Le Graet was elected to replace Fernand Duchaussoy as president of the French Football Federation (FFF) on Saturday after receiving more than half of the votes cast.
Le Mans included in new World Endurance Championship calendar
Organisers of the iconic Le Mans motorsport race have confirmed that next year’s edition of the event will be part of a new World Endurance Championship.
PSG sold to Qatari investors
A Qatari investment vehicle has acquired a majority stake in leading French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
France names host cities for Euro 2016
The French Football Federation (FFF) has unveiled the nine cities that will stage games during UEFA Euro 2016.
IOC faces geographical dilemma in Winter Games decision – Heiberg
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has claimed that the body faces a geographical dilemma in deciding between Asia and the Alps for the destination of the 2018 Winter Games.
Ryder Cup to return to mainland Europe as France wins 2018 bid race
Le Golf National in Versailles near the French capital of Paris will host the 2018 Ryder Cup golf event, it was announced on Tuesday.
Sport and New Media 2011 unveils top speakers
The speaker line-up at Sport and New Media 2011 is now close to completion with a stellar list of internationally influential figures set to feature at the event.
Winter Games cities claim positives after IOC publishes evaluation report
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has published its evaluation report on the candidate cities to host the 2018 Winter Olympics with Annecy, Munich and PyeongChang all insisting they still have a good chance of landing the Games.
MATCH appoints ASO to sell FIFA hospitality in France
MATCH Hospitality, the global rights holder of the FIFA Hospitality Programme through to 2015, has appointed Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) as its exclusive sales agent for France for the FIFA Confederations Cup and World Cup in 2013 and 2014, respectively.
French Open 3D coverage roll-out announced
Panasonic, Eurosport and the French Tennis Federation (FFT) have expanded their collaboration ahead of this year’s edition of the French Open, which will be aired in 3D across Europe.
Speakers confirm for Sport and New Media 2011
International line-up includes Eurosport, ATP, Havas, MasterCard + more.