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The recent derby between Inter Milan and AC Milan at San Siro set a historic 💸 €7.63 million box office revenue, surpassing the previous €6.62 million record held since 2019. With over 75,000 passionate fans in attendance, this moment marks a new milestone for Italian football. ⚽ 📈 Why it matters: Global Recognition: The revenue reflects Serie A's growing global appeal, positioning Italian clubs as competitive forces in Europe. 🌍 Financial Growth: Increased matchday income boosts club resources for player investments and infrastructure. 🏦 Sustainability: Higher revenues contribute to the league's long-term stability. #SerieA #InterMilan #FootballBusiness #RevenueGrowth #SportsIndustry

🏆 With the Ballon d’Or 2024 ceremony wrapped up, and Rodri being named as the best men’s player in the World, let’s take a look at the market value evolution of those players in the top 3. 🥇 With the lowest market value amongst the Ballon d’Or’s top 3 players, we find the winner, Rodri, at €117 million, with his value having increased by +€8 million since July 2023. 🥈 In 2nd, we find Vinicius Junior, who also has the 2nd highest market value of the 3, having grown by +€18 million since July 2023, up to €176 million. 🥉 And ranking 3rd at the Ballon d’Or 2024, we find 21-year-old Jude Bellingham, with the highest market value of the 3, while also having experienced the biggest increase since July 2023, where he was given his 1st market value as a Real Madrid player, of €152 million. Today, that number has grown by +€31 million to €183 million. Who do you think should’ve won the Ballon d’Or?👇 #ballondor #football

There’s a lot to look forward to with a new football season, and if you’re a Manchester City supporter you’ll also have the promise of Piing games to add to your match day fun.   Piing is the Official Crowd Games supplier to Manchester City Football Club, meaning fans will be able to take part in Piing games pre-match and at half-time in the Etihad Stadium and the Joie Stadium on match days, as well as in hospitality areas such as the Blue Carpet experience. . The multi-year Official Supplier agreement is a first among Premier League clubs and supports further fan engagement for Manchester City. This will allow fans the chance to test out their penalty shooting skills with the Pen-Kick on the big screens, and flex their footballing knowledge with Quiiz. Both games are Piing fan favourites and have been played in stadiums around the world. Gareth Langley, CEO of Piing, commented: “This collaboration marks a huge step for the Piing brand and brings us back to a team in which we have some deep connections and long standing friendships.” “We’re on a mission to engage fans at the greatest events on Earth, so we’re really looking forward to large crowds across men’s and women’s matches at the Etihad and Joie Stadiums getting their hands on our games.” #events #EventGaming #InteractiveEntertainment #EventExperiences #EventPlanners #EventMarketing  #EngagingExperiences #EventTechnology #sportsTech #eventTech #massparticipation #brandengagement #brandactivation

⚽ 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝? ⚽ 🏆 With UEFA EURO 2024 kicking off tonight, which brands are looking forward to seeing integrated into the event? 📺 One partnership in particular that has sparked conversation is Hisense as the Official VAR Screen Provider. ⌚ It's the first time UEFA has commercialised VAR, and with the system typically being front and centre of controversial decisions, I am interested in seeing how fans and consumers feel about the brand during and after the Euros. 📈 Is this something that could backfire, or is any publicity good publicity? ❓ What are you most looking forward to off the pitch this Euros? 

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⚽ Club Football Governance - Evolution of #MultiClubOwnership ⚽ As natural consequence of the growth of the #MCO model, an increasing number of clubs across Europe is falling under the control of the biggest (or wealthiest) sides from the continent. A total of 27 European clubs are now controlled by (or under the significant influence of) #PremierLeague club owners. The number has more than tripled since the pre-pandemic period. #footballgovernance #clubownership CIES - International Centre for Sports Studies

'Levelling the playing field: Spectator accessibility in UK sports stadiums & venues', by Carly Thorpe and Jonathan Coser: https://bit.ly/3WuRyuV Article Highlights: ▶️ Requirement of accessibility under current legislation ▶️ The state of play ▶️ What changes can be made to a stadium to increase accessibility? ▶️ Case Studies ▶️ Measures during Olympic & Paralympic Games 2024 in Paris ▶️ Duty of stadium & venue owners and event organisers to ensure safety of spectators ▶️ What does this mean for the future construction of stadium development? ▶️ Key Considerations for clubs and other owners of venues and stadiums Walker Morris LLP #sportslaw #stadia

Under heavy rain at Estádio José Alvalade, we prepare the VAR for the crucial Sporting vs. Bologna match. With 18 games happening simultaneously in this final group stage round, the pressure on technology is even greater. We test cameras, calibrate lines, and check communication to ensure accuracy despite the adverse weather. Any mistake could be costly, especially with teams fighting for a playoff spot or European survival. At the operations center, we receive live feeds, simulate key plays, and adjust pitchside monitors. Synchronization with the referees is tested repeatedly to ensure fast and correct decisions. With so many matches in play and such tight margins, there’s no room for error. When the ball starts rolling on Alvalade’s soaked pitch, we’ll be ready, ensuring technology upholds fairness in football. #VAR #UCL

⚽️ Morning Snapshot 👔 Pablo Longoria, the president of Olympique de Marseille has been re-elected to the LFP - Ligue de Football Professionnel board, alongside Damien Comolli, Olivier LETANG, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, Jean-Pierre Caillot, Jean-Pierre Rivère, and Juan Sartori as representatives of Ligue 1 clubs. 🤝 Manchester United and DHL, the club’s official logistics partner, have extended their collaboration until 2027. 🤝 Arsenal F.C and NTT DATA have revealed an official multi-year partnership. 🤝 Brentford Football Club have renewed their agreement with online retailer Aosom. 🤝 AFC Ajax have entered into a partnership with Team Rockstars IT, making the company the club’s official sleeve sponsor from January 2025. 🤝 Sporting Clube de Portugal have unveiled a new partnership with watchmaker Franck Muller Watchland SA. 🤝 AS Monaco have confirmed a new collaboration with Ebury for the 2024/25 season. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment

After months of back-and-forth negotiations, both cricketing giants have reportedly agreed to a hybrid model for hosting ICC tournaments through 2027. Read more: https://lnkd.in/euGbFqV5 . . #Brandsynario #ICCChampionsTrophy2025 #IndvsPak