Football
Optus scores rights to Euro 2024
Australian telecoms operator Optus has acquired rights to the 2024 Uefa European Championship
Fluminense and Benfica sign with Socios
Brazilian Série A club Fluminense and Liga Portugal outfit Benfica have signed agreements to launch fan tokens on Socios.com.
Viaplay signs Norwegian carriage deals ahead of Premier League coverage
Streaming company Viaplay Group has extended its carriage deal with Norwegian television, streaming and broadband provider Altibox and expanded its agreement with television and broadband provider Allente…
Fifa launches Women’s World Cup rights tender in France
World football’s governing body Fifa has launched an invitation to tender in France for the broadcast rights to the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Uefa and Conmebol to launch Women’s Finalissima
European football’s governing body Uefa and Conmebol, the South American Football Confederation, have announced the launch of a Women’s Finalissima following the successful staging of the inaugural men…
Wilson to depart as USSF CEO and secretary general
Executive set to leave just prior to start of Fifa World Cup this fall
Chinese Super League signs Douyin as short video partner
Chinese social media platform Douyin has become the official short video partner of the Chinese Super League.
The deal was announced just before the start of the 2022 CSL season on June 3
South Korea’s president backs 2023 Asian Cup bid
South Korea's president has directed the country's sports minister to try to secure the hosting rights for next year's Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup
Bayern Munich opens Asia office in Bangkok
German Bundesliga club Bayern Munich yesterday (Thursday) officially opened an office in Bangkok to manage its business in most of Asia.
Plans for the Bangkok office were unveiled in February
Chinese Football Association unveils new youth leagues
The Chinese Football Association has announced the launch of new national youth leagues, as part of its talent development plans
M Plus acquires Brasileiro Série A rights in Hong Kong and Macau
Macau-based sports streaming platform M Plus has acquired rights for Brasileiro Série A football in its home territory and Hong Kong in a deal with the 1190 Sports agency.
Glasgow Rangers agrees partnership with All India Football Federation
Scottish football club Glasgow Rangers has agreed a "strategic and commercial partnership" with the All India Football Federation
FansMall to distribute Inter Milan trading cards in China
Chinese collectible trading cards company FansMall has agreed a multi-year deal with Italian Serie A club Inter Milan
Nova outbids Cosmote to secure Aris rights to 2025
United Group’s Nova has extended its rights agreement with Greek football club Aris for another three seasons, seeing off competition from rival broadcaster Cosmote TV.
IMG to produce Channel 4’s Uefa Nations League coverage
The IMG agency is to produce Channel 4’s live UK coverage of England’s forthcoming Uefa Nations League matches.
Fendi outfits AS Roma in fashion deal
Rome-based fashion brand Fendi has signed its first-ever sponsorship with AS Roma in a two-year deal, from 2022-23 to 2023-24
SBT adds Copa América Femenina to football portfolio
Brazilian commercial broadcaster SBT has acquired rights to this year’s Copa América Femenina, which will take place in Colombia from July 8 to 30.
LaLiga offers non-exclusive Segunda División rights after receiving no bids
LaLiga, the governing body of Spain’s top two professional football tiers, received no bids for exclusive rights to its second-tier Segunda División, and will now market the rights non-exclusively.