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TELEMUNDO ROLLS OUT THE FUTURE IS FUTBOL, A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON THE STATE OF SOCCER, THE FASTEST-GROWING MAJOR TEAM SPORT IN AMERICA

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

MIAMI, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises today released a timely report titled The Future Is Fútbol to define and characterize the fundamental shift in the importance of soccer in mainstream American sports and the role Latinos are playing in this economic, cultural and media phenomenon. The Future Is Fútbol report draws on primary and secondary research and data collection, including quantitative surveys and an innovative neuroscience study among bilingual Hispanics. To view the full report please click here.

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  • The Future Is Ftbol report draws on primary and secondary research and data collection, including quantitative surveys and an innovative neuroscience study among bilingual Hispanics.
  • Soccer is growing in the U.S. and Hispanics are clearly leading the way," said Monica Gil, Chief Administrative and Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.
  • Fans follow players and teams year-round as celebrities and representatives of national origin and sources of local pride.
  • U.S. soccer fans spend 7% more than the average American sports fan on team sports clothing, tickets, sports equipment, and memorabilia.

SOCCER.COM Launches Promotional Marketing and Business Gifting Program for Organizations

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

And with the event starting in late November this year, it gives brands and companies in the U.S. a unique opportunity to engage with the tournament in new ways.

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  • And with the event starting in late November this year, it gives brands and companies in the U.S. a unique opportunity to engage with the tournament in new ways.
  • SOCCER.COM has launched a promotional marketing and custom gift program for brands, companies, organizations and event planners.
  • The program includes a broad selection of soccer-related gifts, from team jerseys from all participating countries to official tournament soccer balls, specially packaged and priced for gifting initiatives.
  • For more information about how your brand, company or event can order World Cup gifts from SOCCER.COM in time for this years tournament, please visit https://www.soccer.com/shop/team/corporate-sales .

Fans Can Celebrate the Start of the NFL Season Tomorrow With EA SPORTS Madden NFL 23 Free Trial on PlayStation and Xbox

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Electronic Arts is celebrating the start of the 2022 NFL Season by inviting football fans everywhere to play EA SPORTS Madden NFL 23 via a global trial*, during a Free Play Weekend, September 8 through September 11 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation4 and PlayStation5.

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  • Electronic Arts is celebrating the start of the 2022 NFL Season by inviting football fans everywhere to play EA SPORTS Madden NFL 23 via a global trial*, during a Free Play Weekend, September 8 through September 11 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation4 and PlayStation5.
  • Continuing that trend with the latest release, Madden NFL 23 saw a 30 percent increase in games played during week one of launch compared to Madden NFL 22.
  • Madden NFL 23 will also be onsite at the 2022 NFL Kickoff Experience in Long Beach, CA tomorrow welcoming football fans to get in the game.
  • Madden NFL 23 is developed in Orlando, Florida and Madrid, Spain by EA Tiburon for PlayStation4, PlayStation5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC via EA app for Windows, Origin, Steam and Epic Games Store.

LALIGA AND GALAXY RACER SET TO TRANSFORM SPORTS MEDIA SCENE IN MENA REGION AND INDIAN SUBCONTINENT THROUGH HISTORIC JOINT VENTURE

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LaLiga, Spain's top-flight football competition, and Galaxy Racer (GXR), the Dubai-based transmedia multinational, have signed a Letter of Intent paving the way for the formation of a 15-year Joint Venture (JV) which will transform the sport league's brand presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Indian subcontinent.

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  • As agreed in the Letter of Intent, LaLiga and GXR will each hold a 50% stake in the new JV.
  • In addition, the Joint Venture will act as the media rights agency for the broadcast and media rights for the MENA and Indian subcontinent.
  • Paul Roy, CEO & Founder of Galaxy Racer said: "The LaLiga brand is powerful, but its potential remains untapped amongst Millennials and GenZ in the MENA region and Indian subcontinent.
  • "This historic partnership is set to boost the popularity of LaLiga and football in MENA and the Indian subcontinent.

Qatar Airways Selects Inmarsat as Inflight Broadband Provider for Boeing 787-9 and 737-10 Aircraft Fleet

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Inmarsat has been selected as the inflight connectivity (IFC) provider for Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 and 737-10 fleet, marking an expansion of its partnership with the Doha-based national carrier.

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  • Inmarsat has been selected as the inflight connectivity (IFC) provider for Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 and 737-10 fleet, marking an expansion of its partnership with the Doha-based national carrier.
  • GX Aviation , Inmarsats high-speed global inflight broadband service, has been rolled out successfully on other aircraft within the Qatar Airways fleet and, under the new agreement, it has already been activated on the first seven Boeing 787-9s.
  • With a fully connected fleet, Qatar Airways passengers will be able to stay up-to-date with match scores, watch video replays and even livestream games from 30,000 feet, enhancing their onboard experience.
  • His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, said Over the years, Qatar Airways has pioneered a range of game-changing innovations as part of our exceptional five-star passenger experience.

The USO and NFL Come Together for the Salute to Service Showdown Madden NFL 23 Tournament

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

The Salute to Service Showdown is open to active-duty service members, National Guard members, and military reservists across the United States.

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  • The Salute to Service Showdown is open to active-duty service members, National Guard members, and military reservists across the United States.
  • Tournament registration for military members is open at USO.org/showdown , and all are welcome to join the USO Discord ( discord.gg/theuso ) for tournament details and other USO Gaming updates.
  • Those who win the USO tournament will also automatically be entered into the Madden NFL 23 Championship Series Last Chance Qualifier hosted by EA.
  • The Salute to Service Showdown is powered by USAA, a longstanding USO partner and supporter of its gaming program.

China's FansMall to Launch Exclusive Trading Cards with Manchester United, Inter Milan, and the Argentina National Team in China

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

SHANGHAI, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FansMall, China's largestsports trading card platform,has recently announced multiple partnerships with Manchester United, Inter Milan, and the Argentina Football Association (AFA) to issue exclusive trading cards in China.

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  • SHANGHAI, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FansMall, China's largestsports trading card platform,has recently announced multiple partnerships with Manchester United, Inter Milan, and the Argentina Football Association (AFA) to issue exclusive trading cards in China.
  • Featuring Chinese cultural elements, these one of a kind trading cards will be launched the end of this yearto global collectors.
  • This marks the first time in history that a Chinese trading card manufacturer is working with top-notch international sports teamsto launch multiple team sets to a global audience.
  • As trading cards rapidly grow in popularity in China, global companies such as Panini and Fanaticshave put a bigger focus on the China market while home-grown trading card companies have gained a lot of traction as well.

Hisense and FIFA Launch Environmental Programme for South African Children

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

QINGDAO, China, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hisense has joined forces with FIFA, through its Football for Schools programme, to help increase environmental awareness among children in South Africa.

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  • QINGDAO, China, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hisense has joined forces with FIFA, through its Football for Schools programme, to help increase environmental awareness among children in South Africa.
  • In response, FIFA has collaborated with Hisense around the South Africa launch, hoping to bring the joy of football to children while helping build a greener and environmentally friendly future for the next generation.
  • Hisense organized an educational workshop that included an interactive session with children, coaches, and FIFA ambassadors.
  • The event ended with participants, including children and FIFA Legend Yaya Tour, creating the environmental painting "My Dream Pitch".

Hisense and FIFA Launch Environmental Programme for South African Children

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

QINGDAO, China, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hisense has joined forces with FIFA, through its Football for Schools programme, to help increase environmental awareness among children in South Africa.

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  • QINGDAO, China, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hisense has joined forces with FIFA, through its Football for Schools programme, to help increase environmental awareness among children in South Africa.
  • In response, FIFA has collaborated with Hisense around the South Africa launch, hoping to bring the joy of football to children while helping build a greener and environmentally friendly future for the next generation.
  • Hisense organized an educational workshop that included an interactive session with children, coaches, and FIFA ambassadors.
  • The event ended with participants, including children and FIFA Legend Yaya Tour, creating the environmental painting "My Dream Pitch".

Groundbreaking Ceremony Will Kick Off Construction of Sports Mecca in Delaware, Ohio

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jennings Sports Park has announced that it will begin construction of a new 56-acre sports complex at a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 30, 2022.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jennings Sports Park has announced that it will begin construction of a new 56-acre sports complex at a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 30, 2022.
  • The state-of-the-art sports complex will be a premier destination for tournaments, schools, clubs and leagues of all ages.
  • All the fields will have synthetic turf for year-round playing, as well as lights, digital scoreboards, Pixelot cameras, HD streaming capabilities and more.
  • The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Sept. 30, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Evans Farm, located at 5833 Evans Farm Drive in Lewis Center.