Spain
Duo jostle for Barcelona Marathon promoter contract
The Barcelona City Council has received two bids from companies interested in running the city’s flagship marathon from 2021 onwards, it is claimed.
Cancelling Grand Tours would be ‘disaster’ for cycling, says UCI’s Lappartient
David Lappartient, the president of the International Cycling Union (UCI), has said that enforced cancellations of the Giro d’Italia or the Tour de France due to the coronavirus outbreak would be a “disaster” for t…
Mediapro extends virtual advertising deal with Supponor
Spanish sports marketing and production company Mediapro has signed a long-term extension of its licensing agreement with virtual advertising technology and solutions brand Supponor
Dugout signs Madrid CFF as first dedicated women’s club
Digital media company Dugout has agreed a deal making Spanish Primera División team Madrid Club de Fútbol Femenino (Madrid CFF) its first dedicated women’s club.
Mediapro turnover dips but 2019 Ebitda up by €2m
Mediapro, the Spain-based production group and media-rights agency, has reported a drop in annual revenues but a €2m ($2.2
Madrid court dismisses LaLiga’s Miami match appeal
A Madrid court has dismissed an appeal from LaLiga, the governing body of the top two divisions of Spanish football, against the Spanish Football Federation’s (RFEF) decision not to authorise a match b…
Mahou extends second-tier sponsorship of Real Madrid
Spanish beer group Mahou San Miguel has renewed its second-tier sponsorship with LaLiga leaders Real Madrid
Espanyol extends long-term association with Estrella Damm
LaLiga's RCD Espanyol has renewed the contract of long-term sponsor, Spanish beer brand Estrella Damm
SailGP in discussions to stage race in Spain
The organisers behind the international team sailing competition SailGP are in negotiations to host a race in Spain, according to reports in the Spanish press
LaLiga and Mediapro detail 33-camera El Clásico production
LaLiga and the Mediapro agency have revealed the production plans for Sunday’s LaLiga football match between Real Madrid and Barcelona, with the ‘El Clásico’ fixture to be broadcast in 4K-HDR by 33 cam…
Mediapro launches OTT platform for Spanish horse racing
The Mediapro agency has agreed a deal with the Asociación de Hipódromos Españoles, the collective body for Spain’s racecourses, which will lead to the creation of an over-the-top streaming platform for …
Macron secures long-term RFEF referees deal as adidas loses more inventory
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced an eight-year deal with Italian sportswear manufacturer Macron for the supply of referee kits
CNMC ‘urges’ changes to LaLiga’s international rights sales
The Comisión de los Mercados y La Competencia (CNMC), Spain’s competition watchdog, has urged LaLiga to amend its tender processes within and beyond the European Economic Area for the media rights to th…
New rules on betting ads protect sporting interests in Spain – consumer group
Spanish consumer group FACUA has attacked Spanish legislators for being too soft on betting-related broadcast advertising around football events
MotoGP says Thai race will go ahead, renews Valencia deal
Dorna Sports, the promoter behind the MotoGP motorcycling series, has confirmed that this year’s Thailand Grand Prix will go ahead as scheduled next month.
DAZN picks up Wilder-Fury rights in multiple markets
Subscription streaming service DAZN has acquired rights in five countries to this weekend’s heavyweight boxing rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.
Casillas announces bid to become RFEF president
Spanish footballer Iker Casillas has confirmed long-rumoured reports that he is set to make a bid to become president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) this year
Mediapro makes additional €1.1m payment to ensure Primera Iberdrola salaries met
Spanish media rights and production agency Mediapro has agreed to a further €1.1m ($1.2m) contribution to women’s football in Spain in order to ensure that salary contributions are met.