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Ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final of the Men on Saturday night, I had the opportunity to attend the UEFA Women's Champions League Final last weekend in Bilbao ⚽🏆 In below article I share my observations of the event as well as the opportunities for further growth 🚀. In a nutshell, it was a terrific experience and one could really feel the positive development and excitement that Women's Football has experienced over the last years. The areas that from my point of view need further improvement in order to reach more people, appeal to new target groups and in turn grow revenue of the competition to be re-invested into the game revolve around the following: 1. The further development of the event product to reach new target groups ⚽🎙 2. The further involvement and positioning of sponsors as "change makers" and the enhanced activation of that message ⚡ 3. The diversification of the broadcast distribution and overall content maximization 📺 📱 4. The match scheduling to avoid conflicts with major men's competitions ⏲ While some of these topics certainly require relevant "heavy lifting" across the entire European football ecosystem, others can be implemented more easily. I'd be curious to hear your point of view on my observations. At SPORTFIVE we have set up a global growth initiative, led by my fantastic colleagues Eleri Guy, Shona Young and Liz Ullathorne, that is focused on women's sports. Our ambition is to identify new ways to grow the women's game and to advance our overall contribution to women’s sports across the globe. If you want to learn more about our activities, please reach out! #WomensChampionsLeague #womensfootball #sportsbusiness #womensports #themovementhasjustbegun https://lnkd.in/gYcN4_E7

🔥 Big win for UEFA Women's Champions League today! In a (perhaps not so) surprising turn of events, tickets for the final vanished in less than three hours— a stark contrast to last year's timeline from February to May. 🚀 Why is this so impressive? The venue for this year's game is almost 1.5 times larger than the previous one, and yet, it was still no match for the soaring demand. The introduction of a prime ticket category, which also sold out quickly, shows the fans' eagerness to support the game financially. All eyes are now on Bilbao, Spain, as San Mames Stadium gears up to host a spectacular finale that reflects the particularly positive momentum of women's soccer in the country. However, with the final next year set for a stadium with similar seating capacity, it's time for UEFA to dream bigger. Could we be seeing a move to bigger stadiums like San Siro Stadium - M-I Stadio Srl or Wembley Stadium by 2026? Missed getting my tickets this time, but it's heartening to witness this milestone for women's soccer! 🎉

Turkish fans rioted after Telekom Baskets Bonn's victory against Galatasaray Istanbul in the FIBA Basketball Champions League. Bonn's club president Wolfgang Wiedlich then threatened in the sports newspaper “SportBILD” not to issue any tickets to Turkish fans in future, even though FIBA would fine Bonn for doing so. What stratagem does he use? Number 13: “Beat the grass to startle the snake”- This involves carrying out a pinpointed action that imposes significant costs on your opponent with little effort on your part - for example, a verbal threat to start a broad discussion. Bonn's threat is intended to influence Turkish club managers and FIBA officials. They should take measures to ensure that something like this doesn't happen again. And it's likely that they will be listened to, because no one involved has an interest in such actions and the (image) damage they cause. Let's say, Wolfgang Wiedlich does what he says and no more tickets are issued to Turkish fans for matches against Turkish teams. Which strategy does Bonn then apply? Number 11: “Let the plum tree wither in place of the peach”. In doing so, you make a small sacrifice yourself in order to gain something more valuable or to protect yourself from bigger damage. The small sacrifice would be the fine that FIBA would impose on the Telekom Baskets. In return, Bonn's officials wouldn't have to worry about any damage or trouble in general on match day; their spectators tend to be families. They wouldn't have to fear for their own safety or that of their children. #36stratagems

🌟 Are you ready to witness the clash of titans in the upcoming Barcelona vs. Napoli match that's taking the world by storm? The excitement is palpable as over 50,000 searches surge online, indicating the eager anticipation for this Champions League showdown. 🌍 But the question remains - what will be the outcome of this high-stakes battle on the soccer field? The recent 1-1 draw between the two teams has only added fuel to the fire, intensifying the forthcoming contest. ⚽️ So as the fervor for this game reaches a fever pitch, social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter become abuzz with discussions and speculations, drawing in fans and enthusiasts from all corners. The spotlight on this match intensifies, captivating audiences and fueling passionate conversations. 📱 But what will be the lasting impact of this high-stakes clash on the international soccer stage? The anticipation is not just limited to the match itself, but it extends to the enduring legacy that will be left by these top-tier teams in the Champions League tournament. ⚔️ So gear up, soccer aficionados, and join in on the electrifying journey as Barcelona and Napoli prepare to go head-to-head in an epic battle. It's a momentous event that's sure to resonate far and wide, and one that will inspire sports enthusiasts everywhere. ⚡ 🌟 Ready to harness your own magnetic presence and take charge of your narrative? Visit us at https://lnkd.in/gUxjfrt7 for 30 days of captivating social media posts, and let's set the digital world ablaze together! 🚀 #ChampionsLeague #BarcelonaNapoli #SoccerShowdown #SportsExcitement #SocialMediaBuzz #GlobalSports #SensationalSocial

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The Olympics is almost upon us and the nation as always is relying heavily on the "neglected" Athletics federation to win medals with the likes of Ese Brume and Tobi Amusan at the forefront placing these athletes under immense pressure. Why is it that Nigerian Athletics is always involved in this "rejected stone becomes the cornerstone" scenario every Olympic year? That needs to stop. #Nigeriansports #Athletics #Sports #Olympics #Paris2024 #sportsjournalism #sportsmedia #sportswriting #sportscontent #freelancewriting

🏀📖 Exciting News! Thrilled to share my latest article on #basketball, now published on the open-access platform Commentary on Sports Associations. In this piece, I dive into the organizational structures of FIBA and Swiss Basketball (Fédération Suisse de Basket), and explore their competition rules and judicial procedures. A huge thanks to editors Anne Mirjam Schneuwly, Mirjam Koller-Trunz and Yael Nadja Strub for their dedicated efforts in making this comprehensive project a reality. Don't miss out – check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/d6p5M56q #sportslaw #basketballlaw #sportsgovernance #fiba #swissbasketball 

The future is now: World’s first Final Four on glass floor in Belgrade! The fortunate fans that secure a ticket for the Basketball Champions League Final Four in Belgrade, from 26-28 April 2024, will participate in a unique experience that no other club tournament in the world has offered before: taking a glimpse into the future of basketball, while entering the history books. The BCL, the fans, the players and the four participating clubs - Lenovo Tenerife, Peristeri B.C., UCAM Murcia CB and Unicaja Baloncesto - will write a page of basketball history in Belgrade by playing the first ever games of an international club competition on a glass floor, equipped with LED panels. Peristeri B.C. beat this week at the Telekom Dome our latest basketball client, Telekom Baskets Bonn, and the reigning title holder of the Basketball Champions League in the nerve tracking 3rd and final match in front of the packed out arena I recently visited when we launched our partnership with Telekom Baskets Bonn and Deutsche Telekom. We were all very much hoping Telekom Baskets Bonn would win, so we could go to Belgrade, watch the Final Four, and TBB defending its title, as well as pay a visit to our longstanding basketball client and Euroleague Basketball club, Basketball club Partizan, currently leading the world of web3 in sport when it comes down to basketball and digital transformation with more than 50,000 Fan App downloads and counting. With FIBA's strategic priority to 'Enlarge the FIBA Family' by endorsing and encouraging innovation in basketball, the state-of-the-art surface revolutionizes game experience as it allows for interactive applications and features the ability to add player tracking, making it possible to display live stats and achievements on the floor, as part of a package that enhances fans' interaction and engagement, very much Blocksport’s DNA. You can read more about this innovation here https://lnkd.in/eVFDrEzr #BasketballCL #BecomeLegendary #innovation #fanengagaement #faninteraction #telekombaskets #belgrade #partizanbc #fiba #euroleague #glassfloor

Were you among the lucky ones to watch the Singapore vs. South Korea World Cup qualifier yesterday evening at the National Stadium? The match was a crowd-puller, with over 700K views on YouTube this afternoon. Meanwhile, the Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid match highlights also stand out as top viewed content this week. Similarly, sports have dominated Google searches, focusing on the Champions League, UEFA European Football Championship, T20 World Cup 2024, UFC 302, 2024 NBA Finals, and the French Open 2024. For a deeper dive into these trending topics, check out our latest report. Data source: Google | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok #bloomrsg #BloomrTrends #SocialMedia #SocialMediaTrends #SocialListening #Trends #Trending #ICYMI

⚽ Let the games begin! As EURO 2024 kicks off, we asked the editors-in-chief from our eight sports media brands across Europe the one and only question: Who will win EURO 2024? Their answers? As diverse and exciting as the tournament itself! Watch them predict the winners in their own unique way, showcasing not only their expertise but also some of their football skills. Follow every moment of the EURO 2024  ⚽  through the Ringier Sports Media Group brands: 🇵🇹 A Bola from Portugal  🇧🇬 Sportal.bg / Sportal Media Group from Bulgaria  🇬🇷 Sportal.gr from Greece  🇷🇸 sportal.rs / Sportal Serbia  from Serbia  🇸🇰 Sport.sk from Slovakia  🇳🇱 Sportnieuws.nl from the Netherlands  🇭🇺 Sportal.hu from Hungary Get ready for unparalleled coverage, exclusive insights and a front row seat to all the action. Who do YOU think will take home the trophy 🏆  this year? Share your predictions in the comments! 👇 #EURO2024 #Football #Championship #Sports #Media #Predictions #UnityInDiversity ⚽ Ringier AG ⚽ Robin Lingg ⚽ Stilian Shishkov ⚽ Tim Kollmann ⚽ Panagiotis Sourilas ⚽ Paul Ostwald ⚽ Predrag Mihailovic ⚽ Ricardo Peres ⚽ Luís Pedro Ferreira ⚽ Tomas Doubrava ⚽ Otto Kiss ⚽ Christos Christou ⚽ Rhian Ket ⚽ Vladimir Filipović ⚽ Sotiris Kostavaras ⚽ Vladimir Stoyanov ⚽ Twan Bovée ⚽ Sebastian Culea ⚽ Miklós Ilku ⚽ Marek Balický Sachin Mehrish