FIFA tenders US broadcast rights for 2027 Women’s World Cup
November 5 – FIFA has announced a standalone tender in the United States for the broadcast rights to the 2027 Women’s World Cup that Brazil will stage.
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LFP partners with WSC to increase and monetise digital content output
November 5 – The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has entered a five-year partnership with WSC Sports to drive AI-powered content automation for Ligue 1 McDonald’s, Ligue 2 BKT, and the Trophée des Champions.
Online bookie K8 takes Atlético sponsorship for Asian region
November 5 – La Liga’s Atlético de Madrid have signed a two-year partnership agreement with online gaming brand K8 which will see it become the club’s Official Asian Betting Partner starting from 24/25 season.
Inter cosies up to new bank card with benefits
November 5 – Inter Milan, one of the great names of European and Italian football, are introducing Carta Inter, a new IBAN card specifically designed for all Nerazzurri fans. The card represents a strengthening of the collaboration between the club and BPER, the official Banking Partner of FC Internazionale Milano.
Bayern Munich networks its customer data platform with its basketball team via Zeoptap
November 4 – FC Bayern Munich have partnered up with German customer data platform Zeotap as part of a deal that will include both the football and basketball divisions of the club, with the core aim of optimising the club’s fan interactions with the help of Zeotap’s Customer Data Platform (CDP).
Bursapor agree stadium naming rights deal with Matli as they begin march back to the SuperLig
November 1 – Turkey’s Bursaspor have signed a stadium naming rights deal with Matlı Holding worth 40 million Turkish liras (€1 million). The one and a half year deal will see the name of Bursaspor’s stadium is changed to Atatürk Sports Complex Matlı Stadium.
Leeds earn their stripes for Adidas extension as they push for Premier League return
November 1 – Adidas, one of the world’s leading sports brands, and Championship club, Leeds United, have officially announced an extension of their partnership first signed for the 2020/21 season.
Women’s Super League agrees game-changing TV deal with Sky and BBC
October 31 – The Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL) has agreed what it says is “the most significant broadcast partnership ever for women’s football”, following a new rights agreement with Sky and BBC Sport in the UK and Ireland.
Reynolds and McElhenney hydrate their Welsh portfolio with Wrexham Lager acquisition
October 31 – Ever since purchasing Wrexham AFC, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have developed a knack for keeping their club in the news despite sitting a mile away from the publicity provided by the Premier League.
Monaco extend UFL video game deal to 2026
October 30 – AS Monaco have extended their partnership with Strikerz Inc., the developer of the online football game UFL, until 2026 as the club looks to sink its teeth into the eSports market.
Croatian FA and its national airline go through the renewal process together
October 30 – The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) and Croatian Airlines have renewed their cooperation agreement for a further two years.
Oshee signs up for Romanian Cup run
October 29 – Polish soft drinks company Oshee has become the official sponsor of the Romanian Cup for a period of five years.
Lionesses stay free on ITV
October 29 – The current women’s European champions, England will remain on free-to-air television after ITV renewed its agreement with the English Football Association. The FA described the contract as a “record deal” without announcing any financials.
Crypto bookie Sportsbet.io secures LaLiga regional sponsorship
October 29 – Crypto sportsbook Sportsbet.io has been announced as an official partner of Spain’s LaLiga in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region.
UEFA buckles up with Flix for Europa and Conference Leagues
October 25 – UEFA has secured a new partnership with transportation firm Flix, which will become an official travel partner for the UEFA Europa League and Conference League for 2024-2027 cycle.