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Ben Rosenzweig, President of U.S Triestina Calcio 1918 and LBK Capital Partner, today appeared live on Sky TG24 with anchor Mariangela Pira to discuss the rationale for the investment in Triestina Calcio and analyze the reasons why U.S. investors are increasingly buying stakes in Italian #soccer clubs. Alexander M. | Sebastiano Stella Check out the interview below 🔽 #PrivateEquity #Business #Sports #News

French broadcaster CANAL+ Group has secured the domestic rights to the Top 14 elite rugby union competition and the second division Pro D2 in a deal valued at $755.8m over five seasons. The deal with the Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) will take effect at the start of the 2027/28 season and run until 2032. Canal+ will broadcast all 434 games from both the Top 14 and Pro D2 competitions across its linear and digital channels. The combined deal is worth $151.16m per season, reflecting a 14.7 per cent increase over the current agreement. Specifically, the new contract allocates $139.5m annually for the Top 14, marking a 13.3 per cent increase. Meanwhile, the Pro D2 deal is valued at $11.6m per season, representing a 36 per cent increase. Canal+ has been broadcasting French top-flight rugby since 1998, playing a key role in transforming the Top 14 into the most commercially successful domestic competition in the sport. Additionally, the Pro D2 has become the most lucrative second-tier rugby competition by a significant margin. This extension ensures that Canal+ will retain the broadcasting rights for the Top 14 for at least the next eight years, strengthening the broadcaster’s rights portfolio. This follows their decision not to bid for the domestic rights to Ligue 1 after its $358m per year deal expires at the end of the 2023/24 season. As well as rugby, Canal+ holds the rights to The Premier League and UEFA club competitions. Canal+ Group chairman Maxime Saada said: “French rugby has been one of the pillars of Canal+’s sports offering. Because it has always been there for us, we will always be here for French rugby. We thank the LNR and president Rene Bouscatel for the renewed confidence they have placed in us.” #media #tv #canal+ #top14 #rugby #rugbyunion #frenchrugby #partners #partnership #football #premierleague #uefa

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🔄 Repost from The Agents Week 📌 I found this post to be incredibly insightful regarding the dynamics of the Mexican league. The in-depth analysis and the comprehensive overview of the opportunities and challenges within this market are invaluable for anyone involved in football management and investment. 🇲🇽 The Mexican league stands out for its unique blend of passionate fan base, rich football history, and growing commercial potential. It’s fascinating to see how these elements come together to create a vibrant and competitive environment for clubs and players alike. 👏 Thanks The Agents Week for sharing such valuable information and shedding light on this exciting football market. #Football #MexicanLeague #SportsManagement #FootballInvestment #Repost #TheAgentsWeek

THEMA : new sports and multicultural bundles! ⚽️ During the UEFA EURO 2024, THEMA and Free have decided to launch 4 #sports and #entertainment limited offers, especially designed for the German, Turkish, Spanish, and Portuguese diasporas. Thus, THEMA has joined efforts with beIN SPORTS France, UEFA EURO 2024 official broadcaster in France, to bundle its multicultural entertainment offers as follows: German Pack + beIN SPORTS channels 🇩🇪 Spanish Pack + beIN SPORTS channels 🇪🇸 Portuguese Pack + beIN SPORTS channels 🇵🇹 Turkish Pack + beIN SPORTS channels 🇹🇷 Offers only available during the UEFA EURO 2024 tournament. #Euro #UEFA #Bundle #Channels #Multicultural

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📚📅 What Did We Learn This Week?: The Magic of Lega Serie A Returns to UK TV! 🇮🇹✨ For those who fondly remember Football Italia, the return of Serie A to free-to-air TV in the UK with ITV marked a delightful moment. 🙌⚽️ The magic of 90s Italian football, with legends like Weah, Maldini, Baggio, Zidane, Ronaldo (R9) and Batistuta, not to mention the iconic kits, stadia, and that unforgettable Channel 4 soundtrack, still captivates. 🎶 What has truly caught our attention this week, however, is the resurgence in fans attending games in Italy. After 30 games this season, Serie A boasts an average attendance of 30,913, placing it third among Europe's top five leagues in terms of crowd numbers. 📈🏟️ Why this remarkable return? 🤔 According to a recent Forbes article, the sentiment is that fans, after being deprived of live football for over a year due to the pandemic, are no longer taking the opportunity to watch games in stadiums for granted. 💪 The resurgence of Serie A on UK free-to-air TV, alongside the surge in stadium attendance in Italy, underscores the enduring appeal and cultural significance of Italian football. The blend of nostalgia and a newfound appreciation for live sports has reignited the passion for calcio among fans. ❤️🔥 Are we about to witness the revival of Serie A? We certainly hope so and will be keeping an eye on how UK fans connect with Serie A. #SerieA #FootballItalia #ItalianFootball #Nostalgia #LiveSports #FanExperience #Calcio #FootballCulture

Exciting Updates in The Agents Week! 🗞 Learn insider tips on navigating deals in Mexico written by Claudio Wingartz Otaduy, discover the renowned Mexican agency Promofut/Talent and Sports, and challenge yourself with two new FIFA Football Agent Exam mock questions. Don't miss out on valuable insights to elevate your game in player representation! 🚀⚽📝 #FootballAgents #PlayerRepresentation #TheAgentsWeek #MexicoFootball #FIFAExamPrep

When CVC Capital Partners acquired 27% of Premiership Rugby in 2019 for £200m, they made a bet on the growth of the property's media rights. With the ability to show all matches as part of this new deal with #TNTSports, even though financials have yet to be released, it should be assumed they will get a reasonable gross uplift in comparison to the present deal which is worth around £37m per season (but like the recent English Premier League domestic deal, the revenue per game will likely decrease). However, after lengthy negotiations, the relatively short-term 2-year deal suggests there have been compromises on both sides. Therefore, it seems unlikely to get anywhere near the current deal of their main competitor in #France, the Top 14, which is close to £100m per season from Canal plus. With the Top 14 preparing to launch a tender for their next round of media rights from 2027-31 imminently, it seems likely the competitive imbalance between the two leagues will continue, so we can expect more pressure on #English players to seek the increased rewards of playing in France continue for quite some time. It also leaves #CVC with the ongoing conundrum of getting #ROI for its LPs from its investment in English Rugby. #Rugby #Sportsfinance #sportseconomy England Rugby FFR - Fédération Française de Rugby Ligue Nationale de Rugby SportBusiness Discovery Inc Time Warner BT Group SportsPro

▶ Some worth to mention factors which makes Rodri's goal threat actions easier: 1️⃣ Opponents low block schemes with 9 to 10 players behind the ball and Rodri so that stepping up does not affect Man City's rest defence taking in consideration the Citizens compactness and good counter pressing process. 2️⃣ Rodri's starting point from deeper areas makes him usually marked by one of the opponents' front line players, who also doesn't keep tracking back Rodri while he penetrates and occupies spaces between the lines, i.e between opponent mid and backline players whose attention is paid to the ball or other Man City players.