Spain
RFEF joins clubs in LaLiga Impulso lawsuit
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has confirmed that it will take part in the judicial process initiated by Barcelona, Real Madrid and Athletic Club against LaLiga Impulso, the investment venture…
LaLiga secures Vivo sponsorship after brand’s move into Spanish market
Spanish football’s LaLiga has signed up Chinese smartphone brand Vivo to its sponsorship portfolio.
LaLiga Group International launched as clubs receive €220m funding boost
LaLiga, the organising body of the top two tiers of Spanish club football, has officially announced the creation of LaLiga Group International, the holding company that will coordinate LaLiga Impulso,…
Barcelona lays out allegations against former regime
FC Barcelona has provided local prosecutors with a forensic report that it believes highlights the “economic irrationality” overseen by its previous board of directors, led by former president Josep Mar…
Dorna Sports ‘approaches break-even’ in 2021, plans refinancing project
Dorna Sports, commercial rights-holder of the MotoGP and Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) motorcycling championships, has returned close to the break-even point following the negative impact of…
World Padel Tour turns to Mediapro in globalisation push
World Padel Tour has agreed an international media rights deal with the Mediapro agency as it continues to try and fight off the threat of player breakaways and a rival tour backed by Qatar Sports Investments
Rebel clubs’ LaLiga Impulso lawsuit admitted by Madrid court
Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Athletic Club’s legal challenge against LaLiga Impulso, the investment venture between the governing body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football and private equity f…
Real Madrid ‘agrees 25-year deal’ with Legends for Bernabéu’s commercial exploitation
Legends, the US-based 'premium experiences company', has reportedly struck a 25-year deal with Real Madrid to acquire a 20-per-cent stake in a new company that will manage the LaLiga giant’s revamped E…
Spanish court ‘upholds’ CNMC’s Telefónica sanctions in historic football rights case
Spain’s competition regulator, the Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y La Competencia, is reported to have been backed by the Audiencia Nacional, the country’s high court, over sanctions it handed out …
Referendum to be held on Barcelona-Pyrenees Winter Olympics bid
The Generalitat de Catalunya is to hold a binding referendum to decide whether it should proceed with a bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
Rojadirecta operators to stand trial as LaLiga, Mediapro push for six-year sentence
The creators of the Rojadirecta platform will stand trial with regard to piracy allegations from LaLiga, the organising body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football, and the Mediapro agency
Vuelta to return to Barcelona for opening stages of 2023 race
The Vuelta a España will return to Barcelona for the first time in over a decade next year, with the Catalan capital set to host its first opening stage of the cycling ‘Grand Tour’ since 1962.
RFEF steps up 2030 World Cup bid with plans to open Middle East office
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced plans to open a new office in the Middle East as part of its push to secure the 2030 Fifa World Cup, for which a joint bid from Spain and Portugal is…
RFEF outlines financial expectations in Spanish futsal media rights tender
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has issued its invitation to tender for media rights to the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Sala for the 2022-2027 cycle, outlining reserve prices for various packages.
Uefa national team rights on the market in Spain, UK and Ireland
Broadcasters have been handed deadlines to bid for packages of Uefa national team broadcast rights in Spain, the UK and Ireland
LaLiga Impulso gains EU backing
European Union competition authorities have given the green light to LaLiga Impulso, the investment venture agreed between the organising body of the top two tiers of Spanish club football and private…
LaLiga reflects on growth of Global Network project
LaLiga, organising body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football, has hailed the development of its LaLiga Global Network venture, as it marks its fifth anniversary
Court sides with LaLiga in legal battle with Real Madrid
LaLiga, the governing body of the top two divisions of Spanish football, has announced today (Friday) that the Central Court of Administrative Litigation has “completely dismissed” an appeal filed by …