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Former Valencia exec signed by Mad Lions esports team as sponsorship director
Spanish esports team Mad Lions has appointed former Valencia CF executive Pedro Belaunzarán as sponsorship director.
LNFS seeks to head off RFEF intervention in Spanish futsal
Liga Nacional de Fútbol Sala (LNFS), organising body of the top two divisions of futsal in Spain, has reportedly approved the launch of a lawsuit against the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over its a…
DAZN ‘joins forces with Mediaset’ in latest Copa del Rey rights bidding
OTT sports streaming service DAZN has joined Mediaset’s bid for the three-season cycle for Spanish domestic knockout competition, the Copa del Rey, it has been reported.
LaLiga raised record media rights revenues in 2018-19
LaLiga, the organising body of the top two divisions of Spanish football, has posted €1.865bn ($2.072bn) in media-rights revenue for the 2018-19 season, an increase of 10 per cent on the previous campaign.
Osasuna mulls Kirolbet deal termination following fan backlash
Spanish LaLiga football club Osasuna has said it will explore means of exiting its shirt sponsorship deal with Kirolbet amid criticism from fans over the association with the bookmaker
RFEF extends Copa del Rey rights deadline, seeks better bids
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has further extended the deadline for bids for rights to the Copa del Rey domestic club football competition during the 2019-20 to 2021-22 cycle, after stating that…
Spanish Olympic Committee supports €60m funding for TVE Olympics coverage
The Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) has backed calls for the country’s government to fund public broadcaster TVE’s bid for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics rights.
LaLiga mulls legal action as RFEF signs off on new El Clásico date
LaLiga, the organising body of Spanish football’s top division, has confirmed that it is considering taking legal action against the rescheduling of the El Clásico tie between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Mediapro exits Copa del Rey rights race after failed €40.5m bid
Spanish agency Mediapro has pulled out of the race for rights to the Copa del Rey domestic club football competition during the 2019-20 to 2021-22 cycle
RTVE seeks government aid to land Tokyo 2020 deal
Rosa María Mateo, the sole provisional administrator of RTVE, has revealed that the Spanish public-service broadcaster is seeking guarantees from the government to ensure it can broadcast next summer’s Ol…
Supponor wins virtual advertising business at Barcelona
Premium virtual advertising company Supponor has signed a long-term deal with LaLiga club FC Barcelona to provide digital overlay technology for the club’s perimeter advertising inventory.
Barcelona to broadcast all home league matches of women’s team
FC Barcelona has said it will broadcast through its own media channels all home matches played by its women’s team in the Primera Iberdrola, Spanish football’s top-tier women’s league.
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El Clásico postponed after fears of civil unrest
Barcelona’s scheduled LaLiga home match against bitter rival Real Madrid on October 26 has been postponed due to fears of civil unrest surrounding the football showpiece.
RFEF chief opposes LaLiga’s Miami match proposal
Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has spoken out against plans to stage a LaLiga match between Villarreal and Atlético Madrid in Miami, US.
Another bidding round for Copa del Rey domestic and international rights
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has initiated new rounds of bidding for both the domestic and international rights to the Copa del Rey tournament during the 2019-20 to 2021-22 cycle
FIH gains extra World Cup interest after amending bidding process
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has received new and amended bids for the next editions of its men’s and women’s World Cups after electing to reopen the process.
CaixaBank extends commitment to Mallorca
Spanish financial services company CaixaBank has agreed a two-season extension to its partnership with LaLiga football club RCD Mallorca
Liga ACB club Baxi Manresa signs Fibracat deal for European competition
Catalan Basketball club Bàsquet (Baxi) Manresa has added telecommunications operator Fibracat as a sponsor for the Basketball Champions League (BCL) competition.