Saudi Arabia
Saudi backing secures future of FEI’s Nations Cup
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has announced a partnership with the Saudi Equestrian Fund that is set to herald a major revamp of the Nations Cup series, the Federation’s oldest event.
MasterCard strikes deal with Saudi football league
MasterCard has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal to become the Saudi League official card with exclusive rights in the financial services sponsorship category, starting from the 2010-11 season.
Saudis put $1m bounty on Asian Champions League
If a Saudi Arabian team wins this year’s Asian Champions League the country’s football federation will pay it a $1 million bonus.
Sela Sport secures sponsorship of Saudi Arabian national football teams
Sela Sport agreed a new $40million deal that will see the company become the exclusive Official Saudi Arabian Teams Sponsor.
KICKER TAKES ARABIC TONE
European soccer magazine Kicker is looking to tap into the lucrative Middle East market after unveiling plans to launch an Arabic version of the title.
BULGARIAN DEAL AGREED FOR 2006 WORLD CUP
Infront Sports & Media Bulgarian National Television (BNT) has agreed a deal to cover all matches of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
COMPANIES EYE SOCCEREX EXPOSURE
Soccerex has enjoyed a strong response from UK companies looking to export their services overseas.
SOCCEREX REVEALS ATTENDEES
The Soccerex London Forum on April 20 will boast some of the biggest names in world soccer.
TRAFFIC BUILDS FOR LIBERTADORES CUP
Traffic Marketing Esportivo, holder of the broadcasting rights to South American soccer’s Libertadores Cup, with the exception of the Americas, has started the distribution of rights to 55 countries.
GULF CUP GIVEN ICON TREATMENT
Icon Display, London-based specialists in sports event branding, provided the services of its newly-launched Icon Look division for the 17th Arabian Gulf Cup.
NBA enhances global reach
The NBA has confirmed it has renewed a string of international television agreements with a number of long-time partners.
FIFA names Executive Committee
The FIFA Executive Committee has two new members for the 2002-2004 period, following the confederation congresses in Oceania and Asia.
Ticketing problems solved, says FIFA
FIFA is confident that a "marked improvement of the (World Cup) ticket situation" will now take place in Japan following an agreement between the organisers and its ticketing agents.
Ticketing problems solved, says FIFA
FIFA is confident that a "marked improvement of the (World Cup) ticket situation" will now take place in Japan following an agreement between the organisers and its ticketing agents.
New Asian soccer body to form?
East Asian football associations are poised to form a regional governing body in the next week in a bid to increase their influence within the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Asian sources have said.
Prost in minister crisis talks
Alain Prost has held talks with French Minister of Youth and Sports, Marie-George Buffet as the fight to rescue his ailing Formula One team continues.
Extreme sports channel expands out of Europe
The Extreme Sports Channel has extended its coverage beyond Europe after it signed a deal with pay-TV platform Showtime in the Middle East and Africa.
Thai soccer squad given cash incentive for World Cup Qualifiers
Players in Thailand's national soccer team will earn $44,000 (B