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Microsoft’s $68.7bn Activision Blizzard deal gains European approval
European Leagues calls for faster anti-piracy action
Seek injunctions but cut prices, EC tells broadcasters in ongoing piracy battle
Microsoft offers concessions to gain EC approval of Activision Blizzard takeover
Host of rights-holders and broadcasters in renewed anti-piracy call
Discovery receives European Commission backing for WarnerMedia merger
ISU loses appeal against landmark EU antitrust ruling
EC hits Nike with fine in football merchandise case
Uefa and European Commission pledge to tackle transfer market issues
European football’s governing body Uefa has extended its partnership with the European Commission (EC), with the two parties stating their intention to tackle issues surrounding the transfer system and the role of agents within the game.
ISU voices disappointment after EC launches antitrust investigation
The International Skating Union (ISU) has expressed its “surprise and disappointment” after it was confirmed that the European Commission (EC) is to launch an investigation into current rules that enable the sport’s global governing body to ban skaters from its own competitions if they take part in non-approved events.
FIFPro and Uefa take to EC in battle against third-party ownership
FIFPro and Uefa have stepped up the fight against third-party ownership (TPO) of football players by filing a joint complaint against the practice with the European Commission (EC).
Uefa hails landmark partnership with European Commission
Uefa, European football’s governing body, has agreed terms on a “historic” partnership with the European Commission (EC).
European Commission rules Nuerburgring state aid illegal
The European Commission (EC) has today (Wednesday) ruled that state aid granted to developers at German motorsport venue the Nuerburgring breached European Union (EU) regulations and must be paid back.
European Commission hails ‘new milestone’ in match-fixing battle
The European Commission (EC) has today (Thursday) launched a Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions, while European football’s key stakeholders have joined forces to introduce a code of conduct which aims to set out the guiding principles for all players, referees, clubs and other officials on issues surrounding the integrity of the game.
Complainant defends EC’s Spanish football probe
The European Commission’s investigation into state support for Spanish football clubs is not part of a jealous witch hunt against the country, according to one of the complainants.
Brussels confirms details of Spanish football investigation
The European Commission has opened a three-pronged investigation into allegations that several Spanish Liga football clubs, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, benefited unfairly from state support.
Brussels targets Spanish clubs over state aid
The European Commission is to launch disciplinary proceedings against seven Spanish football clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, over allegations of benefiting from favourable financial treatment from the state.