Sportfive reaffirms Asian football intentions with AFF renewal to 2032
The Sportfive agency has signed a long-term extension to its exclusive rights agreement with the Asean Football Federation (AFF)
Premier Padel signs MoU over World Padel Tour merger
Qatar Sports Investments, owner of Premier Padel, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the owners of the rival World Padel Tour with a view to merging the two circuits from next year, SportBusiness…
EXCLUSIVE: EBU-DAZN deal grants UWCL final free-to-air linear exposure
Eurovision Sport, the sports arm of the European Broadcasting Union, has agreed a sublicensing deal with rights-holder DAZN for coverage of the Uefa Women’s Champions League final in a dozen markets, S…
Inter’s Champions League semi-final win nets record Italian audience
Inter Milan’s victory over city rivals AC Milan in last night’s Uefa Champions League semi-final second leg generated Italy’s highest free-to-air audience of the season for a club football match.
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Broadcasters can bid for Serie A domestic rights over three, four and five seasons
Lega Serie A clubs have given their unanimous backing to the make-up of the league’s domestic broadcast rights tender with broadcasters able to submit offers across three, four or five seasons.
CAF issues media rights ITTs in sub-Saharan Africa, international markets
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has initiated broadcast rights sales processes in sub-Saharan Africa and international markets for its flagship competitions between 2023 and 2025
O’Brien to head up Sportfive’s Asia business in merger
Experienced industry executive Seamus O’Brien has made a dramatic comeback to the sharp end of the sports business sector after being appointed as president of Sportfive’s Asia-Pacific business.
Sky moves into merchandising space with Fanatics
Pay-television broadcaster Sky is launching its first online sports merchandise shop following a tie-up with Fanatics
NRL extends long-running Steeden ball sponsorship
Australasia’s National Rugby League has signed a five-year extension to its ball supply sponsorship with Steeden, the Australian sports equipment manufacturer.
Udinese pursues dual shirt sponsor strategy with Prestipay extension
Italian Serie A club Udinese is to continue its policy of sporting two shirt sponsor logos after renewing an agreement with consumer credit company Prestipay