Spain
LaLiga to appeal court ruling on Monday fixture ban
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has called for the resignation of LaLiga president Javier Tebas, while the organising body of the top two divisions of domestic club football has said it will launch…
23 Capital opens Barcelona office for sports team
23 Capital, a financier that specialises in providing capital to sports clubs and organisations, has opened its fourth international office in Barcelona
Catalan government grants backing for new F1 race deal
The Spanish Grand Prix looks set to feature on the Formula One calendar in 2020 after the Catalan government said it would provide financial backing to stage the event
RFEF unveils new look for Spanish women’s league, Iberdrola extends backing
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has revealed its vision for a revamped women’s league, with energy company Iberdrola extending its backing for a further six seasons.
LaLiga expands “Icon” initiative with Iniesta inclusion helping Asia social media outreach
Former Barcelona star player Andres Iniesta, who is currently playing in the J-league's Vissel Kobe, was named the latest LaLiga Icon, a global marketing initiative fronted by ex-La Liga stars with strong…
Hawk-Eye remains LaLiga’s VAR partner after failed Mediapro appeal
Sports technology company Hawk-Eye will retain a contract to supply video assistant referees (VAR) services for the top two divisions of Spanish club football after a judge rejected an appeal lodged by…
Barcelona joins forces with Rakuten-owned Vissel Kobe
Spanish LaLiga football club Barcelona has strengthened its ties with Rakuten by striking a collaboration agreement with Vissel Kobe, the Japanese J1 League team the e-commerce giant owns
Barcelona closes in on €1bn revenue target
Barcelona remains on course to hit its target of surpassing the €1bn (£880m/$1.1b
Espai Barça completion date pushed back
Jordi Moix, the Barcelona vice-president responsible for the Espai Barça redevelopment, has confirmed that the project is set to be completed by 2024 – some two years later than initially planned.
Barcelona teams up with city-based business organisation
Spanish LaLiga football club Barcelona has signed a collaboration agreement with Barcelona Global, a non-profit association that seeks to drive economic activity to the city
China Mobile to carry Espanyol content and cover Chinese star Wu Lei
Spanish football club Espanyol has signed an agreement with China Mobile under which video content, including live reserve team games, will be hosted on the mobile telco's video platform Midea Entertainment
Real Madrid officially announces plans for women’s team from 2020
Real Madrid has confirmed that it will launch a professional women’s football team from the start of the 2020-21 season after acquiring local side Club Déportivo Tacón.
FC Barcelona to showcase new home kit on video game platform Roblox
Tie-in highlights latest link between traditional sports and video gaming
LaLiga breaks attendance record for sixth consecutive year
LaLiga broke its attendance record for the sixth consecutive year in the 2018-19 season, attracting 14,812,356 fans total to its two divisions. This represents a 3.
Real Madrid reportedly launching women’s team from start of next season
Spanish football giant Real Madrid is planning to launch a women’s team to play in LaLiga Femenina Iberdrola, the top flight of women’s football in the country, from the start of next season, according to …
Spain, Portugal get ball rolling for 2030 World Cup bid
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) have confirmed that a process is underway to potentially launch a joint bid for the 2030 Fifa World Cup
Mediapro hits out as Hawk-Eye lands LaLiga’s VAR contract
The Mediapro agency has said it will contest a decision by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to choose Hawk-Eye as the supplier of video assistant referees (VAR) technology in the top two tiers of…
SportBusiness Postgraduate Course Rankings 2019 | Part of the club: Why Real Madrid and Valencia are investing in sport business education
Spanish football giants Real Madrid and Valencia have both dedicated significant resources in recent years toward partnerships with local educational institutions, helping to educate the next generation…