Europe
Digi, Prima share Uefa club rights in Romania
Romanian pay-television broadcasters Digi Sport and Prima Sport have acquired rights to Uefa’s three club competitions for the next three seasons.
Snapdragon extension ‘shows faith’ in Man Utd
Qualcomm Technologies has registered a vote of confidence in Manchester United’s future by triggering an option to extend its Snapdragon brand’s main shirt sponsorship one year ahead of schedule.
DAZN secures French distribution, sets subscriber target
DAZN hopes to reach 1.5 million subscribers in France within six months as it prepares to go live tomorrow (Friday) evening with Ligue 1 coverage
WRC Promoter ‘lined up’ for sale
Owners KW25 and Red Bull are said to be targeting a valuation of up to €500m for the WRC's commercial rights-holder.
New era for women’s football with WPLL takeover
Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL) has taken over formal ownership of the top two tiers of English women's club football from the Football Association, with an all-female leadership team and f…
EXCLUSIVE: EE set to extend as FA lead partner
SportBusiness understands the UK-based telco will agree a multi-season extension to its previous five-season deal, which ran from 2019-20 to 2023-24.
Super Cup showcase for first UCL betting sponsor
The Uefa Super Cup in Warsaw last night was the platform for Bet365 to finally unveil its global sponsorship of the Champions League, after more than a year-long negotiation process.
Serie A sticks with Saran in 15-territory deal
Saran Media has continued to build its European football portfolio, acquiring Serie A rights in a host of Central Asian and Eastern European territories in a mix of three- and five-season deals.
London Lions’ future secured as Tesonet takeover finalised
The future of British Basketball League team the London Lions has been secured after it was announced that technology investor Tesonet has purchased the franchise despite earlier denials by administrators that a deal had been agreed.
Crypto.com becomes Champions League sponsor in Uefa first
Uefa has unveiled cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com as the latest global sponsor of the Champions League, more than two years after a deal for the premier clubs competition fell through.
UK, Germany among 34-territory EBU deal for Women’s Euros
The Uefa Women’s Euro 2025 is set for broad free-to-air coverage across the continent after the rights were secured by the European Broadcasting Union.
EPCR opts for Premier Sports deal over wider exposure
European rugby’s flagship Champions Cup is set for a sizeable exposure drop in a three-year deal with Premier Sports that brings to an end regular free-to-air coverage in the UK.
Canal Plus, beIN extend key distribution pact
Canal Plus will continue to carry BeIN Sports’ channels and offer subscribers a slice of Ligue 1 coverage in a long-term renewal of a distribution deal that underpins the dynamics of the French pay-TV sector.
DAZN ties down Bundesliga rights in Spain
DAZN has become the Bundesliga's new home in Spain for the next five seasons as the two parties continue to do business internationally despite a legal feud over the domestic rights.
Fanatics strengthens international reach with new FA deal
Digital sports platform Fanatics has consolidated its position in the international football merchandise market after renewing and extending its deal with England's Football Association (FA)
Serie B blackout averted in co-exclusive DAZN deal
Serie B has avoided a blackout of coverage after incumbent rights-holder DAZN landed an all-encompassing 'co-exclusive' package of matches in a three-season deal agreed ahead of the new season kick-off on Friday.
Drake-Nike collab in Venezia FC kit deal, rescue package
Nocta, the luxury clothing brand created by sportswear giant Nike and Canadian rap artist Drake, has made its first move into football, becoming the kit supplier of Venezia FC.
DAZN, Rai retain Serie A Femminile rights
DAZN and Rai agree three-season deals with further domestic and international rights packages still on the market.