Tag: France

Foley acquire major slice of FC Lorient

Article posted by Coliseum, January 23^rd, 2023

American businessman Bill Foley and the Black Knight Football Club (a consortium led by Foley), has bought a significant stake in the French Ligue 1 club FC Lorient (France), one month after having taken over the Premier League club A.F.C. Bournemouth (UK) in a deal thought to be worth around £120... » Read more

France venues’ contract issue raises eyebrows

Article posted by Coliseum, January 17^th, 2023

The French Court of Auditors has expressed concern at the failure to finalize a contract for the Stade de France and other venues at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. ‘inside the games’ stated that the stadium in Saint-Denis in Paris, France, which is set to hold more than 77,000... » Read more

Swiss public decry excess Winter Games costs

Article posted by Coliseum, January 10^th, 2023

A joint bid between Valais in Switzerland and Chamonix in France and resorts in Northern Italy could be launched to host the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. ‘inside the games’ stated that Olympic officials in Switzerland are reluctant to back the campaign after the public voted in a... » Read more

Morel in top slot to serve LFP in good stead

Article posted by Coliseum, January 9^th, 2023

The Supervisory Board of the commercial entity of the French professional football league – Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) – has appointed Ben Morel as its Chief Executive. Paris (France)-based the Ligue de Football Professionnel, commonly known as the LFP, is a French governing... » Read more

Ukraine war shadow on Paris venue opening

Article posted by Coliseum, December 21^st, 2022

It is one of the large-scale projects to the North of Paris (France). On the edge of the Ring Road, the Porte de La Chapelle Arena is taking shape, with its concrete walls rising several meters high. By 2024, it should be in a position to host badminton, gymnastics and para-badminton and... » Read more

Glammed up look for Armand-Cesari Stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, December 12^th, 2022

The final phase home venue repurposing work of the French Ligue 2 football club SC Bastia – the Armand-Cesari Stadium in Furiani, France – was revealed recently. It was uncovered by the Communauté d’Agglomération de Bastia (CAB) which owns the stadium. The revamp work will bring... » Read more

Paris City Council hopping mad at PSG

Article posted by Coliseum, December 9^th, 2022

French giants Paris Saint-Germain F.C. (PSG) have been embroiled in a row with the Paris City Council recently over the former very keen to buy their home ground the Le Parc des Princes in Paris, France, and the latter in no mood to sell it to the top gun as they say the club is offering “peanuts... » Read more