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EA SPORTS FC 24 Launches Worldwide Today - A New Era Begins for the World's Game

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today marked the beginning of a new era in football , with the worldwide launch of EA SPORTS FC ™ 24 , available now for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch™.

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  • Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today marked the beginning of a new era in football , with the worldwide launch of EA SPORTS FC ™ 24 , available now for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch™.
  • A trinity of new technologies powers EA SPORTS FC™ 24, with cross-play ** now expanded to all multiplayer online modes, allowing friends to play across platforms as EA SPORTS enters a new era for the world’s game.
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    “Today marks a milestone moment as we welcome millions of fans to the club with EA SPORTS FC,” said Nick Wlodyka, SVP & GM of EA SPORTS FC.
  • “EA SPORTS FC is our greatest ever expression of interactive football, and will connect fans around the world with the sport like never before.” said David Jackson, VP of Brand, EA SPORTS FC.

Electronic Arts Sets out Vision for EA SPORTS FC™ and Reveals First Look at EA SPORTS FC™ 24 Gameplay

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today unveiled its first product under the new EA SPORTS FC™ brand, EA SPORTS FC 24, launching worldwide on September 29th, 2023.

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  • Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today unveiled its first product under the new EA SPORTS FC™ brand, EA SPORTS FC 24, launching worldwide on September 29th, 2023.
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    “This is a massive moment,” David Jackson, VP of Brand, EA SPORTS FC said.
  • “EA SPORTS FC is the world’s biggest football club, with a community of fans that already spans more than 150 million.
  • EA Play Pro members will enjoy unlimited access to the EA Play Pro Edition** of the game – including Ultimate edition content – starting September 22.

Sportradar Wins Major Bid for CONMEBOL Rights as Official Global Betting Partner

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

SÃO PAULO, Brazil and ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following a highly competitive selection process, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) today announces that it has selected Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) as the successful bidder for exclusive global audio and video (AV) and betting data rights, that will enhance the accessibility and engagement of South American football for a broader global audience.

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  • Under the terms of the agreement, the rights encompass the major regional club tournaments organized by CONMEBOL, including the prestigious CONMEBOL Libertadores (Men's and Women's), CONMEBOL Sudamericana and CONMEBOL Recopa, for the next four seasons.
  • It also marks the first time that domestic AV betting rights for CONMEBOL club competitions are offered in the region.
  • “We are delighted that Sportradar has been selected as the official partner who can support the most historic club tournaments in South America,” said Carsten Koerl, global CEO, Sportradar.
  • The agreement between CONMEBOL and Sportradar commenced with the current season and covers the betting rights for CONMEBOL Libertadores U20, CONMEBOL Libertadores Futsal (Men's and Women's), and CONMEBOL Libertadores Beach Soccer.

SERENGETI ASSET MANAGEMENT STRENGTHENS POSITION IN LATIN AMERICAN SPORTS MARKET WITH INVESTMENT IN LIGA 1 PERU

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Monday, June 19, 2023

NEW YORK, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Serengeti Asset Management, a leading opportunistic investment firm, has announced its equity investment to centralize and grow the commercial and broadcast rights for Liga 1, the top flight football association in Peru.

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  • NEW YORK, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Serengeti Asset Management, a leading opportunistic investment firm, has announced its equity investment to centralize and grow the commercial and broadcast rights for Liga 1, the top flight football association in Peru.
  • Serengeti partnered with 1190 Sports and other investment partners to acquire a 30% stake in the commercial and broadcast rights of Liga 1.
  • These partnerships signify Serengeti and 1190 Sports' shared ambition to advance sports rights management in Latin America.
  • This investment in Liga 1 marks a significant step for Serengeti and 1190 Sports as they seek to solidify their presence in the Latin American sports market and ultimately develop the region's sports rights management landscape, bringing enhanced experiences to both fans and stakeholders alike.

EA SPORTS™ and CONMEBOL Strengthen Their Commitment to Football With Multi-Year Partnership Renewal

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

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    The multi-year partnership renewal sees EA SPORTS continue as CONMEBOL’s exclusive Sports Video Gaming Partner, and will include additional support of grassroots football initiatives and sponsorship of CONMEBOL Club competitions.
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    The agreement will also enable both organizations to offer an unparalleled football experience to fans in the region, thanks to licensing integration of world renowned CONMEBOL competitions such as CONMEBOL Libertadores, CONMEBOL Sudamericana, CONMEBOL Recopa, and CONMEBOL eLibertadores.
  • "We are very pleased with the renewal of our partnership with EA SPORTS, a company that shares our commitment to expanding and developing South American football,” said Alejandro Domínguez, President of CONMEBOL.
  • By supporting CONMEBOL Evolución, EA SPORTS is furthering its goal of promoting the growth and development of football worldwide.

VIDAA, THE SMART TV OPERATING SYSTEM POWERING HISENSE, AND PARAMOUNT PARTNER TO BRING PARAMOUNT+ TO VIDAA VIEWERS IN CANADA AND LATIN AMERICA

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VIDAA, the leading smart TV OS powering Hisense, Toshiba, and other leading regional OEM brands, and Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) announced today a new partnership to bring Paramount+ to smart TVs powered by VIDAA in Canada and Latin America, including Brazil.

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  • The expanded partnership builds on VIDAA's initial launch of Paramount+ on VIDAA devices in the US in May 2022.
  • Nick Ruczaj, Vice President: Global Head of Content & Business Development at VIDAA states, "Canada and Latin America are incredibly important markets for VIDAA and we couldn't be more excited to be onboarding Paramount+ for our audiences.
  • VIDAA viewers in Latin America will also be able to access Paramount+ live sports coverage, including the English Premier League in Mexico and Central America, the CONMEBOL Libertadores cup across all Latin America and the CONMEBOL Sudamericana in Brazil.
  • The partnership with Paramount+ is part of VIDAA's global expansion strategy and its commitment to providing its viewers with the best content available.

TCL Reaffirms its commitment to sports through a series of high-level new partnerships in Europe, showing its strong ambition in the region

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Monday, April 17, 2023

HONG KONG, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL, the world's Top 2 TV brand[1] and top 1 98-inch TV brand, unveils its local partnerships strategy in Europe with several high-profile sponsorships across multiple markets, to spread its passion for sports and provide fans with exceptional and immersive entertainment experiences. As one of the world's leading consumer electronics companies, TCL is the go-to partner for cheering on sporting events with 2023 Mini LED and QLED TV line up that deliver superior picture quality.

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  • In Spain, TCL is the new premium partner of the The Royal Spanish Football Federation to 2026.
  • In Italy, TCL partners with the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calciodevenant (FIGC) becoming the official partner of the Italian national Football teams to 2026.
  • As the world's second largest TV brand and a pioneer in Mini LED, TCL offers affordable premium technologies and products.
  • The quality of TCL products based on advanced technology has been established: the TCL Mini LED 4K TV 75C935 and TCL Mini LED 4K TV 75C835 were awarded CES® 2023 Innovation Awards.

TCL Announces 2023 Global Sponsorships Highlighting the Powerful Connection Between Technology and Sports

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

HONG KONG, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL, a leading consumer electronics brand and the world's top two TV brand, today demonstrated its commitment to its customers and one of the globes most commonly shared passions, with the announcement of several high-profile sports sponsorships, spanning a variety of disciplines across multiple markets.

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  • At beginning of this year, TCL America announced it has been named the Official Partner of the NFL in North America.
  • TCL will also host key customers, suppliers, and retailers throughout the year within the TCL Supersite at Marvel Stadium and at AFL Events.
  • Through its accessible technology and support of SRH, TCL offers a convenient and immersive viewing experience for millions of cricket lovers worldwide.
  • What's more, through these global sponsorships that will appeal to a broad spectrum of fans, TCL hopes to inspire moments of greatness within users.

TCL Announces 2023 Global Sponsorships Highlighting the Powerful Connection Between Technology and Sports

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

HONG KONG, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL, a leading consumer electronics brand and the world's top two TV brand, today demonstrated its commitment to its customers and one of the globes most commonly shared passions, with the announcement of several high-profile sports sponsorships, spanning a variety of disciplines across multiple markets.

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  • At beginning of this year, TCL America announced it has been named the Official Partner of the NFL in North America.
  • TCL will also host key customers, suppliers, and retailers throughout the year within the TCL Supersite at Marvel Stadium and at AFL Events.
  • Through its accessible technology and support of SRH, TCL offers a convenient and immersive viewing experience for millions of cricket lovers worldwide.
  • What's more, through these global sponsorships that will appeal to a broad spectrum of fans, TCL hopes to inspire moments of greatness within users.

Mastercard extends its sponsorship agreement for CONMEBOL Libertadores through 2026 and adds CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina to its regional sponsorship portfolio

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

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    Roberto Ramírez Laverde, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Latin America and the Caribbean and Alejandro Domínguez, President of CONMEBOL, at the renewal of Mastercard's sponsorship contract with CONMEBOL Libertadores and CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina.
  • “CONMEBOL values the support of a global company like Mastercard for two of its most important tournaments, the CONMEBOL Libertadores and the CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina.
  • This new sponsorship of CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina is added to the sponsorship of the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina, where Brazil was crowned champion in the most recent edition held in Colombia in 2022.
  • CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina is now part of Mastercard's sponsorship portfolio with CONMEBOL, which includes CONMEBOL Libertadores, CONMEBOL Copa América and CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina.