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Premier League, Newcastle United & St James Holdings settle dispute over takeover of club!

The Premier League, Newcastle United Football Club and St James Holdings Limited yesterday settled the dispute over the takeover of the club by the consortium of PIF, PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media. Following the completion of the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test, the club has been …

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PIF, PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media acquire Newcastle United!

An investment group led by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and also comprising PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media (the “Investment Group”), has completed the acquisition of 100% of Newcastle United Limited and Newcastle United Football Club Limited (“Newcastle United” or the “Club”) from St. James Holdings Limited. …

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GTG Network combine with iSportConnect as new consultancy client!

GTG Network, a data insights and gamification company, have become the latest organisation to join iSportConnect’s established roster of consultancy clients. GTG Network specialise in fan engagement and deliver innovative products through large-scale data analytics and gamification, providing sports fans experiences they’ve never had before. The organisation was founded in …

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Four positive in latest round of Premier League COVID-19 tests!

The Premier League today, October 4 confirmed that between Monday, September 27 and Sunday, October 3, across two rounds of testing, 2.927 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, there were four positive test. In line with testing provisions in healthcare, the Premier League will use lateral …

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FIFA welcomes UK government’s decision to allow fully vaccinated players to travel!

FIFA welcomes the UK government’s decision to allow fully vaccinated players the opportunity to represent their countries in the upcoming qualifying matches for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and return from a red-list country to bespoke quarantine conditions. We have worked closely with the UK government, Football Association and Premier …

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Premier League broadcast deals for 2022-2025 and beyond!

The Premier League has concluded deals for live audiovisual rights for the three seasons 2022/23-2024/25 in the countries and territories below. Please note that some deals are for six seasons, 2022/23-2027/28. PL broadcast deals for 2022-25 Region Country / Territory Rights holder Europe Armenia Saran Austria Sky Deutschland Belarus Saran …

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ELEVEN Portugal secures Premier League rights for three seasons!

ELEVEN Portugal has secured the rights to the English Premier League for three seasons from the 2022-23 season onwards. ELEVEN will deliver LIVE and EXCLUSIVE coverage of every Premier League match across its linear and D2C channels. It will be the first time all 380 games each season will be …

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442oons VIDEO: Lionel Messi scores first PSG goal against Manchester City (Parody)!

I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its a look back at the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League encounter between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City in which Lionel Messi scored his first PSG goal.

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Odisha FC’s new deal hits back of the net for India-UK trade!

Odisha FC has just signed a historic deal with British-based India Business Group (IBG) to cement further commercial relationships between India and the UK. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) means both the club and IBG will work towards better health, social and economic benefits for Odisha’s diverse communities. “This is …

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