Germany

As part of ESPN Classic Sport’s European expansion, its English-language channel is now available on Kabel Deutschland (KDG) in Germany.

Infront Sports & Media has reached an exclusive agreement for the television rights to the 2006 FIFA World CupTM for the territory defined as French-speaking Belgium.

The merchandise ball for the 2006 FIFA World Cup is already rolling with the opening of the first of the initial 12 official World Cup shops in Berlin.

Ford’s team principal Malcolm Wilson has admitted that the Cumbria-based operation may only take part in European rallying events next season.

Malcolm Wilson, head of Ford’s World Rally Championship team, meets the company’s hierarchy in Germany today in a bid to keep his cars in competition.

Premier League soccer club Arsenal has revealed more details about the naming rights deal for its new stadium which it hopes will be the biggest ever in Europe.

Rising tennis star Sunitha Rao has signed an exclusive endorsement agreement with Pony International. She will wear Pony footwear, apparel and accessories under the terms of the multi-year deal.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has revealed details of initiatives aimed at providing additional content access to sports fans around Europe.

A symposium that examines the economic opportunities presented by the latest generation of stadiums will be held at Hamburg SV’s AOL Arena on September 28.

A symposium that examines the economic opportunities presented by the latest generation of stadiums will be held at Hamburg SV’s AOL Arena on September 28.

The naming rights deal for the new home of Premier League champions Arsenal could be one of the largest in Europe.

Serafin Ibanez Bailey has been appointed the new commercial director of the Robe di Kappa Ladies European Tour (LET).

Berlin’s Olympic Stadium is reopened this weekend after undergoing a EUR242m face lift.

Sportswear firm Puma has filed a EUR2m lawsuit against soccer world governing body FIFA in the latest twist to the row over the strip worn by the Cameroon national team during this year’s African Nations Cup.

IMG executive Peter Johnson has been promoted to chief operating officer, in addition to his existing roles, joint CEOs Bob Kain and Alastair Johnson (pictured) have confirmed.

German tyre firm Continental has signed up as a partner for the qualifying rounds of the FIFA 2006 World Cup.