Business of Football

Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros to star in World Football Forum speaker line-up!

The World Football Forum have announced that Dr Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros has come on board as a guest keynote speaker at the WFF 2017, which takes place between May 18-21 in Changsha. Emanuel is a prominent figure in the world of football. From 2002 to 2014, he was a …

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Derbystar to supply Germany’s Bundesliga’s Official Match Ball from 2018/19 season onwards!

A brand with a long tradition is returning to the Bundesliga then as of the 2018/19 season, Derbystar will supply the Official Match Ball for both the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. The partnership with this internationally recognised specialist is set to run over four seasons until 2021/22. The announcement was …

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Southampton FC signs up for World Football Forum 2017!

English Premier League side Southampton Football Club has confirmed its participation in the upcoming World Football Forum 2017 in China. Every year World Football Forum brings together people that govern the game as well as the clubs and brands at the forefront of the football industry from all over the …

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VIDEO – Soccerex: LaLiga Means Business – LaLiga!

Soccerex have a new collaboration with Spain’s LaLiga that will showcase the characteristics, values and business activities of its different member clubs. In this interview, Adolfo Barra Negro, Managing Director of Sales and Marketing at LaLiga discusses overcoming financial problems, bringing together broadcasting TV rights and LaLiga’s new distribution model. …

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Kappa named new official kit supplier of Ligue 1 side FC Lorient!

Italian kit maker Kappa, distributed in France by the Sport Finance Group, has signed a five year deal with French Ligue 1 side FC Lorient which would kick off on June 1, 2017. Kappa and FC Lorient announced this new partnership of the Italian brand with the football club until …

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Alisports takes to the platform at World Football Forum!

Alisports is the latest major sports industry name to confirm its participation in the forthcoming World Football Forum 2017 in the Chinese city of Changsha. Established in 2016 by Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba Group together with Sina Corporation and Yunfeng Capital in Shanghai, Alisports diverse portfolio includes broadcasting of the …

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World Football Forum 2017: Adrian Bevington confirms as speaker!

The organisers of the World Football Forum have announced the participation of Adrian Bevington at the WFF 2017 in Changsha, China. Adrian is one of world football’s most experienced communications professionals. During 17 years at the Football Association of England from 1997 to 2014, he was recognisable as the senior …

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VIDEO – Soccerex: LaLiga Means Business – FC Sevilla!

Soccerex have a new collaboration with Spain’s LaLiga that will showcase the characteristics, values and business activities of its different member clubs. In this interview, Ramón Loarte, Chief Marketing Officer at Sevilla FC talks discusses the key to Sevilla’s European success, their stadia modernisation plans and the club’s identity. This …

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The Leaders Sport Business Summit to be held in Beijing in July 2017!

The Leaders Sport Business Summit is set to spread East with an event to be held in the Chinese capital Beijing on July 21, 2017. This summer, the Leaders Sport Business Summit will be at the heart of the Chinese sports market which is reaching its most exciting phase of …

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iSportconnect announces Speakers for Digital Fan Engagement Masterclass!

The iSportconnect team has announced Alexandra Willis, Sam Seddon and David Alstadter as speakers for the upcoming Digital Fan Engagement Masterclass, on May 23, 2017. For the first time, iSportconnect will host its exclusive event on the suggestive courts of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), home …

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