Category: News

Ron Bension take over reins of ASM Global

Article posted by Coliseum, March 19^th, 2021

ASM Global (‘ASM’) announced on March 16th, 2021 that Ron Bension has been appointed to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will assume his new role immediately. ‘ASM Global’ quoted Kosty Gilis, Managing Director at Onex and ASM Board Member, as stating, “We... » Read more

Germany arena plays role of Good Samaritan

Article posted by Coliseum, March 19^th, 2021

The LANXESS arena in Cologne, Germany, has officially been declared a publicly mandated center for carrying out COVID-19 free rapid antigen tests (RAT) since March 9th, 2021. This test detects protein fragments specific to coronavirus. ‘LANXESS arena’ reported that the drive-in test center is... » Read more

‘The Crew’s’ fit for an epicure Crew Kitchen

Article posted by Coliseum, March 19^th, 2021

The Major League Soccer (MLS) team Columbus Crew SC (US) recently announced the launch of ‘Crew Kitchen’ as the dining and hospitality team of the New Crew Stadium, creating the food and beverage experience across concessions, catering, on-site clubs and suites. ‘Columbus Crew SC’ stated... » Read more

UK Govt cash infusion for spectator sports

Article posted by Coliseum, March 19^th, 2021

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed in his budget speech recently that major spectator sports in England will be provided with £300m (€347m/$419m) in funding as clubs and governing bodies prepare to reopen stadia. Gov.UK quoted Sunak as stating, “We’re making available £700 million to... » Read more

The FA pitch for a level playing field

Article posted by Coliseum, March 18^th, 2021

The Football Association (FA) (UK) recently launched a central careers platform to create greater transparency of roles available to individuals across English football, and to support organizations and clubs to reach a larger and more diverse audience of candidates. ‘The FA’ stated, “Any... » Read more

WME Sports-Benfica to ‘ben’efit from deal

Article posted by Coliseum, March 18^th, 2021

The Portuguese professional football club Sport Lisboa e Benfica announced on March 16th an exclusive commercial partnership with WME Sports, the sports representation arm of the Endeavor-owned WME agency. As part of the global deal struck, WME Sports will take the lead in hunting for naming rights... » Read more

UEFA boss mince-no-words Euro 2020 stance

Article posted by Coliseum, March 18^th, 2021

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) President Aleksander Čeferin, while mincing no words, has said that the pandemic-delayed Euro 2020 will not be played in empty stadia – “Host cities must allow fans into grounds or risk being dropped.” ‘Firstpost’ stated that the UEFA is... » Read more