Spanish LaLiga
LaLiga to appeal court ruling on Monday fixture ban
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has called for the resignation of LaLiga president Javier Tebas, while the organising body of the top two divisions of domestic club football has said it will launch…
LaLiga expands “Icon” initiative with Iniesta inclusion helping Asia social media outreach
Former Barcelona star player Andres Iniesta, who is currently playing in the J-league's Vissel Kobe, was named the latest LaLiga Icon, a global marketing initiative fronted by ex-La Liga stars with strong…
Hawk-Eye remains LaLiga’s VAR partner after failed Mediapro appeal
Sports technology company Hawk-Eye will retain a contract to supply video assistant referees (VAR) services for the top two divisions of Spanish club football after a judge rejected an appeal lodged by…
Barcelona joins forces with Rakuten-owned Vissel Kobe
Spanish LaLiga football club Barcelona has strengthened its ties with Rakuten by striking a collaboration agreement with Vissel Kobe, the Japanese J1 League team the e-commerce giant owns
China Mobile to carry Espanyol content and cover Chinese star Wu Lei
Spanish football club Espanyol has signed an agreement with China Mobile under which video content, including live reserve team games, will be hosted on the mobile telco's video platform Midea Entertainment
LaLiga “strongly refutes” accusations that its app violates user privacy to detect piracy
LaLiga has strongly denied allegations from Spain’s national data protection agency (AEPD) that its official mobile app violates user privacy, after being hit with a €250,000 ($283,000/£222,000) fine by t…
Mediapro hits out as Hawk-Eye lands LaLiga’s VAR contract
The Mediapro agency has said it will contest a decision by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to choose Hawk-Eye as the supplier of video assistant referees (VAR) technology in the top two tiers of…
Spanish football clubs, players embroiled in match-fixing probe
At least 11 players from LaLiga and the Segunda Division, the top two divisions of Spanish club football, have reportedly been arrested or placed under investigation today (Tuesday) on suspicion of match-fixing…
LaLiga reports major revenue growth
LaLiga, the organising body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football, has continued its recent financial growth after reporting that the revenue its clubs generated during the 2017-18 season was…
ISG nets LaLiga virtual ad deal
Sports media company Interregional Sports Group (ISG) has agreed a three-season deal with the Mediapro agency to acquire the rights for virtual perimeter and virtual goal-side advertising from high-profile…
Lagardère Sports bets on Spain again
The Lagardère Sports marketing agency has announced it is establishing an office in Spain two and half years after ceasing operations in the country.
LaLiga heavyweights boosted by EU ruling on state aid case
Spanish LaLiga football clubs Barcelona, Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao have today (Tuesday) received a financial boost after the General Court of the European Union overturned an earlier ruling from…
NIBank signs regional deal with Atlético Madrid
Latin-American bank North International Bank has signed a four-year regional sponsorship with LaLiga club Atlético Madrid.
World’s biggest football clubs generate $9.6bn in revenue
The top 20 teams in the 2017-18 Deloitte Money League generated a record £7.4bn (€8.3bn/$9.6b
LaLiga takes legal action against RFEF over US game bid
LaLiga, the governing body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football, has launched a lawsuit against the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over its refusal to approve a planned top-tier match…
Barcelona drop plans to redesign badge after fan protest
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has dropped plans to change the club's badge amid huge fan unrest
IMG hedges its bets with OTT safety net
IMG launches own direct-to-consumer distribution platforms for Italian and Spanish football rights
Sevilla launch three academies in US to further American push
Spanish football club Sevilla this week launched three US academies to further push their brand in the North American market.