FFF and FICG create eight-figure relief funds for lower-leagues and women’s football
The French and Italian football federations (FFF and FICG) have both announced the creation of financial support packages intended to support lower-league, women’s and amateur football in their respective c…
Tottenham secures £175m Bank of England loan to combat Covid-19 impact
Tottenham Hotspur has announced that it will borrow £175m ($220m/€195m) from the Bank of England as it looks to mitigate the medium-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Eredivisie clubs reach agreement on TV money distribution
The 18 clubs in the Eredivisie, the Netherlands’ top football division, have reached an agreement on the distribution of the media-rights fees for the 2019-20 season.
IMMAF completes Swiss registration in latest push for Olympic recognition
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation has taken a major step in its push for Olympic recognition by completing the registration process to become a non-profit organisation in Switzerland, where…
French sports minister wants 5,000 fans in stadiums by end of July
Roxana Mărăcineanu, France’s minister for sport, has outlined ambitious plans to open French sporting events to fans as soon as the end of July.
Covid-19 effect on event hosting sector revealed in IAEH survey
The International Association of Event Hosts has released the results of a survey investigating the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on its members
How the Covid lockdown is redrawing international federations’ content strategies
Without live events, international federations are being forced to innovate with their fan engagement strategies. Adam Nelson reports.
Legal challenges ‘inevitable’ after pandemic leaves mark on football calendar
As the end of May approaches and the Premier League continues to work on ‘Project Restart’, Adam Nelson examines the legal issues facing English football’s operating bodies as they push for football’s return.
Orsen launches Solidarity Challenge to raise funds for WHO’s Covid-19 response fund
Sports marketing agency Orsen has announced the launch of the Solidarity Challenge, an initiative created in partnership with video game developer Konami to raise funds on behalf of the Covid-19 Solidarity…
Report claims economic impact of up to £1.2bn for Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation has published an in-depth report which claims that its recent events have offered an economic impact of between £800m ($980m/€897m) and £1.2bn ($1.4bn/€1.3bn)