LFP, CVC offices searched over investment deal
A series of raids have been undertaken in Paris this morning in relation to the conditions of CVC Capital Partners’ €1.5bn ($1.6bn) investment deal with France’s Professional Football League (LFP).
Expanding Two Circles has no appetite for big minimum guarantees
The media agency operation formed out of Two Circles’ acquisition of Spring Media has no plans to put down large minimum guarantees and will focus on a “new era” of rights monetisation, according to leaders at both companies.
French senate advocates sole Ligue 1 broadcaster
A report by the French senate has recommended that future domestic media rights to Ligue 1 are allocated to just one broadcaster and has called for a fresh crackdown on piracy to defend the property’s d…
EXCLUSIVE: Stats Perform seeks abrupt end to Serie A deal
Stats Perform is attempting to suddenly withdraw from its agreement for betting rights to Italy's Serie A, shocking staff on both sides of the deal.
BeIN’s LFP sponsorship investment under threat
The sponsorship element of beIN Sports' rights deal with France's Professional Football League (LFP) is under serious threat as Ligue 1's new domestic media rights contracts could be further devalued.
Volleyball World ‘ready to go D2C’ in core TV market
Volleyball World maintains that it is prepared to turn to its OTT platform VBTV in a major broadcast market as it continues rights negotiations in three Asian markets plus Italy.
ITV out as EBU seals 13-market Tour de France deal
The European Broadcasting Union's new Tour de France deal will continue to ensure free-to-air coverage in 13 countries, but Warner Bros. Discovery is set to enjoy UK exclusivity as long-running coverage by EBU member ITV comes to an end.
NWTV aims to counter payment delays with new bank loan
New World TV (NWTV) has secured a €245m ($264m) loan agreement with Afreximbank, the African Export–Import Bank, in a move that the Togo-based broadcaster believes will facilitate smoother payments to rights-holders.
Content Arena platform to facilitate direct betting video deals
Content Arena, the online platform for sports media rights trading, has created a marketplace for rights-holders and bookmakers to sign betting video rights deals directly.
CGF eyes 15-sport line-up for future Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has targeted a 15-sport programme for the centenary edition of the Games in 2030 and beyond after Glasgow opted for a heavily reduced line-up given the short preparation time.