Spain

Public relations and integrated communications agency Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K) has been hired by LaLiga, the organising body of the top two divisions of Spanish football, to broaden its reach across Africa.

Reigning Masters champion Sergio Garcia has signed an endorsement deal with golf equipment manufacturer Callaway.

Football’s global governing body, Fifa, will send a delegation to Spain to probe allegations of governmental interference in the administration of the sport in the country.

Dermot Ledwith speaks to Fernando Fariza at Atlético Madrid about the club’s recent move across the city to the Wanda Metropolitano.

As campaigning begins on 5th December for regional elections in Catalonia that will shape Spain and affect the whole of Europe, Dominic Bliss looks at how independence for the region would impact on the Spanish sports economy. 

LaLiga has opened a new base in Brussels, a move described as a key part of its growth strategy as president Javier Tebas outlined plans to stage games outside Spain within two years.

Quantum Pacific Group, an entity led by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer, has taken a 15 per cent stake in Atlético Madrid through a deal that will see a reduction of the shareholdings held by president Enrique Cerezo, chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin and Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has confirmed that the top division of Spanish football will become the latest league to introduce video assistant referees (VAR).

Esports company eFootball.Pro, which was founded by Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué, has partnered with video game developer Konami to launch a new professional esports competition.

The World Karate Federation (WKF) has announced that the Spanish capital of Madrid will be the new host of the 2018 edition of its World Senior Championships after Lima was forced to relinquish its hosting rights to the event.

Eleven nations have submitted bids to host the European Handball Federation’s European Championships in 2022 and 2024, with several countries having teamed up on joint proposals.

The Valderrama golf course in Andalusia, Spain has been purchased by members in a €28m ($32.6m) deal.

Spain’s LaLiga is set to become the latest major football league to introduce video assistant referees (VAR) to assist officials during matches.

Spanish football club Barcelona has struck a strategic partnership with theme park company Parques Reunidos and has outlined plans to develop an academy project in the United States as it stated its long-term commitment to LaLiga amid Catalonia’s ongoing drive for independence.

The General Sports Authority (GSA) of Saudi Arabia has signed strategic partnerships with LaLiga, which operates the top two divisions of Spanish football, and English Premier League club Manchester United.

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has added an event in the Spanish capital of Madrid to the calendar for its 2018 World Indoor Tour.