France
Extension for LFP-Mediapro mediation as latest instalment deadline ‘missed’
The mediator named in the dispute between France’s Professional Football League (LFP) and the Mediapro agency and production group is scheduled to present in front of the league this Thursday after an e…
Liqui Moly to replace Lidl as title sponsor of French handball’s Starligue
German motor oil brand Liqui Moly has signed as the principal partner of the French National Handball League (LNH) in a five-year deal, starting next year
Solary signs aperitif brand Justin Bridou in Sportfive-brokered deal
French esports team Solary has added aperitif brand Justin Bridou as a sponsor
Bana succeeds long-serving Delplanque as French Handball Federation president
The French Handball Federation (FFHB) has elected Philippe Bana as its new president.
Bana, French handball’s long-serving national development director, received 57.5
French Golf Federation marketing director Prévost joins Courchevel-Méribel 2023
The organising committee for the 2023 Courchevel-Méribel World Alpine Skiing Championships has appointed Céline Prévost as marketing and commercial director.
Mediapro ‘launches counter legal move’ against Canal Plus in Ligue 1 wrangle
The Mediapro agency and production group has launched counter legal action against Canal Plus, it has emerged, accusing the French pay-television broadcaster of an “abuse of a dominant position” and “ab…
Sports equipment manufacturers invited to bid for Top 14 official ball rights
An invitation to tender has been issued for official ball suppliers to the final stages of French rugby union’s Top 14 and Pro D2.
Paris 2024 revamps venue plan for Olympics, Paralympics
The organising committee of the 2024 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris has presented a new venue masterplan as it continues efforts to achieve savings of around €400m ($476.4m).
Canal Plus ‘readying €700m offer’ for Ligue 1 rights
Pay-television operator Canal Plus is reported to be willing to pay about €700m ($831.5
Intermarché follows up FFF renewal with LNR sponsorship
France's National Rugby League (LNR) is the latest French sports rights-holder to sign up supermarket chain Intermarché to a sponsorship deal.
Macron details return of crowds to French stadiums
French President Emmanuel Macron has provided more details on the return of fans to stadiums after confirming that fixtures would remain behind closed doors until at least the start of 2021
Intermarché extends FFF sponsorship for five years
French supermarket brand Intermarché has extended its sponsorship of the French Football Federation (FFF) until the end of the 2027-28 season.
M6 grabs Cage Warrior MMA rights in France
French free-to-air commercial broadcaster M6 has acquired rights to European mixed martial arts promotion Cage Warriors just weeks after the country’s media regulator lifted a broadcast ban on the sport.
French government unveils €400m support package for sports sector
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced measures totalling almost €400m ($475m) to support the recovery of the sports industry in the country, with a ‘sports pass’ that will encourage young peopl…
FFR extends with RATP Group for four more seasons
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has renewed with long-term sponsor, transport provider RATP Group
Altice lands Lyon’s Women’s Champions League rights in one-season deal
Telco Altice has acquired the exclusive rights to all home matches played by Olympique Lyonnais in the Women’s Champions League for the 2020-21 season.
PSG signs HotForex in latest sponsorship deal
French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain have signed up HotForex as the club's official foreign exchange and contract for difference (CFD) trading platform
ISL hit by exits of commercial head Montcoudiol and Manaudou agent
The International Swimming League has been hit by the departures of two leading figures involved in the series and claims over a lack of payment