France
TMC secures French rights to Confederations Cup
French digital terrestrial television channel TMC has secured the exclusive live domestic broadcast rights to the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup.
Sports Minister warns against pay-television approach to French Open rights
France’s Sports Minister, Valerie Fourneyron, has warned the French Tennis Federation the French Open tennis grand slam must remain on free-to-air television.
Frankie Dettori comeback delayed
Jockey Frankie Dettori will not be riding at Leicester on Monday, as previously scheduled, as racing authority France Galop wants the jockey to attend a hearing first.
Cologne-Paris bid awarded 2017 IIHF World Championships
Paris and Cologne have been named co-hosts of the 2017 Ice Hockey World Championships, with the latter set as the main venue.
PSG hits the jackpot with Emirates extension
Ligue 1 football club Paris Saint-Germain has agreed a five-year extension to its partnership with Emirates, according to French media reports.
Tour de France retains free-to-air exposure in home market
The Tour de France will continue to receive extensive free-to-air television coverage in its home market after the cycling event’s organiser, Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), extended its deal with France Televisions through to 2020.
PSG confirms Parc des Princes redevelopment plans
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has revealed that it will start a Eur75 million redevelopment of its Parc des Princes stadium following its final home game of the season, with the French club’s officials having outlined the goal of eventually expanding the capacity to 60,000.
Emirates aces Roland Garros partnership
Emirates has further strengthened its portfolio of leading sports properties by agreeing a five-year deal to become an official partner of the French Open tennis grand slam.
French Open details prize money restructure under four-year plan
The French Open has continued its efforts to address player demands for more equal distribution of prize money at tennis’ four Grand Slams by unveiling a new four-year financial plan.
Lorient addition completes longest-ever route for Volvo Ocean Race
The 2014-15 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race is set to feature the longest ever route in the history of the sailing competition, with the French city of Lorient having been confirmed as the penultimate stopover in the Race.
Tax issue continues to vex French football officials
French football officials have stated that the government’s proposed ‘super tax’ plans have already caused irreversible damage to the domestic game, despite the rejection of the initial plans.
Monaco hits out at decision to curb favourable tax status
AS Monaco has slammed the French Football League’s (LFP) decision to force the club to set up financial residence in France, stating the move “jeopardises their survival”.
Sport and New Media rebrands to Connected Sport
SportBusiness Group is delighted to announce our Sport and New Media conference, taking placing again in Paris this year on May 16, has been rebranded as Connected Sport.
Roland Garros revamp plans on hold after “astonishing” tribunal decision
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has hit out at the “astonishing” decision by the Administrative Tribunal of Paris to halt the Eur273 million redevelopment of the Roland Garros complex and pledged to lodge an appeal.
PSG builds brand around Paris’ “heritage of excellence”
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has taken another step towards its goal of developing the club into one of the world’s leading sporting brands by unveiling a new visual identity.
Paris Marathon signs up first title sponsor
Energy management specialist, Schneider Electric, has agreed a deal with the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) that will allow the firm to become the first ever title sponsor of the Paris Marathon.
Canal Plus races away with French F1 rights
French pay-TV broadcaster Canal Plus has snapped up domestic broadcast rights for Formula One in another example of the sport moving away from its long-time strategy of seeking to prioritise free-to-air coverage in key European markets.
French Rugby Federation selects architects for new stadium
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has selected a group comprising Populous and Ateliers 2/3/4 to design its new national stadium.