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Le Mans extends MotoGP deal
The MotoGP motorcycling series will continue to stage a leg at the Le Mans Bugatti Circuit in France until at least 2026 after a new long-term hosting deal was signed today (Friday).
Meribel-Courchevel and Planica to host skiing showpieces
The French resorts of Meribel-Courchevel and Planica, Slovenia have landed the 2023 Alpine Ski World Championships and Nordic World Ski Championships, respectively, as part of a raft of hosting rights assigned by the International Ski Federation (FIS).
European Tour appoints long-serving IMG exec to deputy CEO role
Golf organisation the European Tour has hired Guy Kinnings, a long-time senior executive at the IMG agency, as deputy chief executive and director of the Ryder Cup.
Saint-Etienne set for Peak6 takeover
US investment fund Peak6 has entered into exclusive talks with the owners of Saint-Etienne about a potential takeover of the French Ligue 1 football club.
Spain and France targeted for finale to new-look Davis Cup
Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) president Miguel Diaz has said talks have been held with Spain and FC Barcelona football star Gerard Pique’s Kosmos group about staging the finale of a revamped Davis Cup in Madrid or France next year.
Hawk-Eye lands Ligue 1’s VAR and GLT contract
The French Football League (LFP) has selected Hawk-Eye as its new partner for video assistant referees (VAR) and goal-line technology (GLT) in Ligue 1 after electing to terminate a deal with GoalControl earlier this year.
Paris-Saint Germain claims first with Shanghai park project
French Ligue 1 football club Paris Saint-Germain has continued its efforts to build its presence in the Chinese market by launching the PSG Park project in Shanghai.
FFT claims legal win over Viagogo in French Open case
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has hailed a court ruling against ticketing exchange Viagogo, which reiterates the organisation is the sole legal seller of tickets for the French Open grand slam tournament at Roland-Garros.
Trophée des Champions heads to Shenzhen under wide-ranging Kaisa partnership
The French Football League (LFP) has struck a six-year deal with Kaisa Culture Sports and Tourism Group that will see three editions of the Trophée des Champions staged in the Chinese city of Shenzhen, along with wider promotion of the top-tier Ligue 1 in China.
PSG to meet Uefa officials over FFP
Paris Saint-Germain will meet officials at Uefa on April 20 amid reports that the French Ligue 1 football club could be sanctioned for breaching the European governing body’s Financial Fair Play regulations.
Government report raises Paris 2024 budget concerns
A French government report has warned that the cost of hosting the 2024 summer Olympic Games in Paris could run €500m ($616m) over budget and said that some of the competition venues might not be ready on time unless plans are revised.
French Open embraces esports, raises prize money
Organisers of the French Open tennis grand slam have announced plans to enter into the esports market, along with unveiling an increase of around €3m ($3.7m) to the prize purse for this year’s tournament.
Open de France continues as LET showpiece
Golf’s Ladies European Tour (LET) has secured the future of its Open de France tournament after a new four-year deal was signed with title sponsor Lacoste and event promoter Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO).
PSG targets Chinese market with Desports partnership
French Ligue 1 football club Paris Saint-Germain has partnered with Asian sports marketing agency Desports in a move designed to further its global development.
Nice lands 2020 Grand Départ as Tour de France continues tradition
Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), organiser of the Tour de France, has announced that the Grand Départ for the 2020 edition of the ‘Grand Tour’ cycling event will be held in the French city of Nice.
Monaco partners with Seven League to bolster digital media efforts
French Ligue 1 football club AS Monaco has appointed the Seven League agency to strengthen its digital media strategy.
Paris in line to host innovative new horseracing series
Paris is being lined up to host the maiden event of a new street horseracing series, according to multiple reports.
UCI unveils expanded Track World Cup calendar
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced that six locations will stage legs of its Track Cycling World Cup in 2018-19, with only Milton in Canada returning as a host destination from last season.