NEW DELHI: After closely monitoring the situation in the country in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic and in line with public health precautions and associated lockdowns adopted by the Central and State Governments in India, the All India Football Federation has decided that the deadline for clubs and academies to submit their…
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Jul 08, 2020 17:07
FIFA Regulations: AIFF aligned, execution from 2020-21 season
NEW DELHI: The FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players lays down global and binding rules concerning the status of players, their eligibility to participate in organised football, and their transfer between clubs belonging to different associations.
The Regulation also mentions that each federation must have…
Jul 08, 2020 17:07
WWE names Kristina Salen as chief financial officer
STAMFORD, Conn.: WWE Monday announced the appointment of Kristina Salen as chief financial officer reporting directly to WWE chairman & CEO Vince McMahon, effective August 3.
Salen served as the first CFO of Etsy, where she grew the business from $895 million in gross sales to $3 billion in four years, led and executed the…
Jul 08, 2020 17:07
Silva International launches digital solutions company
LONDON: Silva International Investments Monday announced the formation of a new digital company called WE DO Digital Solutions Ltd which will deliver a range of web, digital and technology services to businesses across the worlds of sport and entertainment.
Based in London’s Mayfair, WE DO will provide website support, front-…
Jul 08, 2020 16:07
NHL agrees terms with union, stage set for Aug 1 restart
NEW YORK: The NHL and the NHL Players' Association have agreed in principle on a memorandum of understanding for a four-year extension of the NHL/NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement, through the 2025-26 season, the League and union announced Monday.
The sides also agreed to resume play on August 1 as part of protocols for…
Jul 07, 2020 18:07
FSDL sets Nov-Mar for ISL; Kerala &/or Goa likely to host
MUMBAI: Football Sports Development Ltd (FSDL), organiser of the Hero Indian Super League, has honed in on November to March as the timeline for the 2020-21 season of the ISL, while also leaning towards Kerala and / or Goa as likely venues in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This was discussed during a meeting between FSDL and…
Jul 07, 2020 17:07
Dream Sports features in India’s Great Mid-size Workplaces 2020
MUMBAI: Leading Indian sports technology company Dream Sports, with brands such as Dream11, FanCode, DreamX and DreamSetGo in its portfolio, has been ranked 7th in India’s Great Mid-size Workplaces 2020 by the Great Place to Work Institute, making it the only sports tech company to be featured in the list.
Dream Sports has…
Jul 07, 2020 17:07
SPN appoints creative director, sports channels
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has brought on board former Star India vice-president - Creative Vaibhav Chib as creative director, Sports Channels.
Chib will be reporting to Neville Bastawalla, head - Marketing & On-Air Promotions, Sports Channels at SPN, exchange4media.com has confirmed.
Prior to…
Jul 07, 2020 17:07
Real Madrid teams with Legends for multi-chnl retail pgrm
MADRID: LaLiga giants Real Madrid and Legends have announced the launch of a comprehensive multi-channel retail programme.
The agreement will include a new official online store, the reopening of three official stores in Madrid and a new flagship store at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
Jul 07, 2020 16:07
ONE partners Microsoft to 'transform' digital fan experience
SINGAPORE: Leading Asian MMA promotion ONE Championship Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft that will harness the tech giant’s cloud to transform the digital fan experience and enhance collaboration for its employees.
“I am thrilled to announce that ONE Championship has officially partnered with Microsoft…