Britain’s advertising watchdog upheld a ruling against Arsenal over their promotion of fan token company Socios on Wednesday, determining that the two ads posted on the club’s website and Facebook were ”misleading” and irresponsible”. The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) said the adverts had failed to make clear the tokens had to be bought with a cryptocurrency, taken advantage of fans’ inexperience and did not warn of the risk of trading crypto. ALSO READ | FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to Start a Day Earlier Than Planned, Say Sources Digital fan token firm Socios has deals with six Premier League clubs, including champions Manchester City, as well as Barcelona, Juventus, Paris St Germain and a host of top European teams. Fan tokens allow supporters of football and other sports clubs to vote on minor decisions such as songs played at matches after a goal is scored, or images used on social media. The tokens, which can be traded on exchanges like other cryptocurrencies, are … [Read more...] about Arsenal Reprimanded for Second Time for Fan Token Adverts
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FC Cologne Asks UEFA to Exclude Belarusian Football Clubs
German soccer club Cologne has called for the exclusion of Belarusian teams from European competitions because of the country’s support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Bundesliga club said Thursday it had written to UEFA asking to add Belarusian clubs to the ban on Russian teams. Cologne is scheduled to play in the playoffs for a spot in the group stage of the UEFA Europa Conference League. Belarusian clubs BATE Borisov, Gomel, Shakhtyor Soligorsk and Dinamo Minsk are potential opponents. Cologne said it was “ asking UEFA to take decisive action and to remove the teams from the competition ” because of “the political situation and the support for Russia from the Belarusian government in the invasion of Ukraine.” ALSO READ| Cristiano Ronaldo’s Personal Reasons Affecting Manchester United The club said it strongly condemned “the openly communicated closeness of the Belarusian government to Russia as well as the behaviour associated with the war in Ukraine” … [Read more...] about FC Cologne Asks UEFA to Exclude Belarusian Football Clubs
Locarno Industry Attendance Soars and 9 Other Takes: Deals, Buzz Titles, ‘Medusa Deluxe,’ Jason Blum, New Mantras
Click here to read the full article. In its first full-on post-pandemic edition, Locarno roared back into action as an industry hub over Aug. 3-9, smashing attendance records with delegates at industry arm Locarno Pro soaring from 2019’s prior record of 1,040 to 1,300. That reflects the year-round work of festival artistic director Giona Nazzaro and industry head Markus Duffner at Locarno Pro, building on foundations laid by Nadia Dresti over 2010-19. Sky rocketing attendance also says much about the state of the international film industry as it is is rocked by titanic sea change propelled by global, regional and local streaming platforms. Following, 10 takes on Locarno as its turns its final bend towards Aug. 13’s awards announcement. More from Variety How Locarno Competition Player 'De Noche Los Gatos Son Pardos' Bucks Cinema Norms Alief Swoops on Santiago Fillol's Locarno Competition Title 'Matadero' (EXCLUSIVE) Brazil's Ana Vaz: 'The Past Never Passes' … [Read more...] about Locarno Industry Attendance Soars and 9 Other Takes: Deals, Buzz Titles, ‘Medusa Deluxe,’ Jason Blum, New Mantras
Magnolia Pictures International Acquires Worldwide Rights to Edinburgh Title ‘Neon Spring,’ Reveals Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)
Click here to read the full article. Magnolia Pictures International has acquired worldwide rights, including U.S. sales rights, to “ Neon Spring ” by writer-director Matīss Kaža (“One Ticket Please”). The film will have its world premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival on Aug. 15. More from Variety 'Nude Tuesday' to be Central Gala as Edinburgh Reveals Competition Titles for Reimagined Major Award Paul Mescal's Cannes Title 'Aftersun' to Open Edinburgh 'Faceless' Director on Centering on the Individuals Behind the Hong Kong Protests: 'These Are Human Decisions, Human Lives We're Dealing With' Set to strobe lights and a techno soundtrack, “Neon Spring” chronicles two months in the life of Laine, a college girl from a middle-class suburb in Latvia. As Laine’s father distances himself from his crumbling marriage and his family, Laine is unable to cope with the separation and discovers the edgy Riga party scene, where she falls in love with … [Read more...] about Magnolia Pictures International Acquires Worldwide Rights to Edinburgh Title ‘Neon Spring,’ Reveals Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)
Borussia Dortmund Sign Sebastien Haller From Ajax
Borussia Dortmund completed the signing of Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller from Ajax on Wednesday as the Bundesliga club looks to fill the void left by the departure of Erling Haaland. Haller, 28, had flown to Germany last month to undergo a medical with Dortmund following the sale of Haaland to Premier League champions Manchester City. Ajax said they will receive a transfer fee of 31 million euros ($31.5 million) from Dortmund, an amount that could rise to 34.5 million. Transfer News: Frenkie de Jong Not For Sale, Says Barcelona Chief Joan Laporta “We’re very pleased to have been able to sign Sebastien Haller,” said Dortmund’s new sporting director Sebastian Kehl. “(He’s) a seasoned centre-forward who has recently caused a sensation in the Champions League, but who also knows the Bundesliga in particular and has already demonstrated his class and high-quality finishing there.” Haller returns to Germany having spent two seasons with Eintracht Frankfurt from 2017 to 2019. … [Read more...] about Borussia Dortmund Sign Sebastien Haller From Ajax
Barcelona Sell Off Assets to Make Signings in Attempt to Gain Force in La Liga
Barcelona’s attempts to establish themselves once again as a force in La Liga and the Champions League this season have seen the heavily-indebted Catalans gamble with their future to enable a striking summer spending spree. A year after being forced to let Lionel Messi go as eye-watering reported debts of 1.35 billion euros ($1.39 billion) crippled the club, Barcelona have spent 153 million euros on transfer fees alone to strengthen their squad, with Robert Lewandowski the most notable new arrival. “This is a really exciting season. Nothing would give me more pleasure than to make all the fans happy,” coach Xavi Hernandez said before last weekend’s 6-0 friendly win over Mexican side Pumas UNAM. “That means winning trophies. That is our main objective.” ALSO READ: Western and Southern Open: Rafael Nadal to Play at Cincinnati Ahead of US Open After three years of struggles, on and off the field, the summer has seen hope return to the Camp Nou, with president Joan Laporta … [Read more...] about Barcelona Sell Off Assets to Make Signings in Attempt to Gain Force in La Liga
FIFA looks to start World Cup one day earlier
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 10 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Host nation Qatar is set to play in the opening game of its own World Cup tournament after all — and on a stand-alone day being added to the schedule barely 100 days before kickoff. Soccer's marquee tournament is now set start one day earlier than originally scheduled seven years ago in a move that would allow Qatar to play Ecuador on Nov. 20, a person familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to discuss the matter. The proposal will be put before a committee comprised of FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the heads of the six continental soccer bodies, the person said. A decision is expected this week. CLICK HERE FOR MORE … [Read more...] about FIFA looks to start World Cup one day earlier
David Brooks Says He is Free of Cancer
Wales and Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks said on Tuesday he is cancer-free, nearly seven months after being diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The 24-year-old, who was diagnosed with the form of cancer in October, said he was looking forward to continuing his career. Brooks has played 21 times for Wales, with 90 appearances for Bournemouth since joining them from Sheffield United in 2018. ”Last week I met with my specialist having reviewed my final test results. I am delighted to say the treatment was successful and I can now say that I have been given the all-clear and am now cancer-free,” Brooks said in a statement on Twitter. ”Those words feel incredible to say… would like to say a huge thank you to all of the incredible medical staff for their amazing work and support throughout the process. ”I am so excited to start the journey back to full fitness and continue my … [Read more...] about David Brooks Says He is Free of Cancer
Netflix has a feature you’re paying for but probably didn’t know about
Did you even know that you can play games on Netflix ? It appears many users haven't a clue - with only one per cent (1.7m) of subscribers seeking them out on a daily basis. This is astonishingly slight given Netflix's global 221 million subscribers, but the number of players is rising, albeit slowly. Netflix announced a push into mobile gaming in November last year, starting with just five titles – Stranger Things: 1984, Stranger Things 3: The Game, Card Blast, Teeter Up and Shooting Hoops. This has since expanded to include more than 20 games, including League of Legends spinoff Hextech Mayhem, a game based on the Exploding Kittens card game and strategy title Into The Breach. The streaming giant also hopes to add a game based on its original coming-of-age period drama series The Queen’s Gambit. Want to get the latest Netflix news direct to your inbox? Sign up for our Binge-Worthy newsletter HERE The colourful Poinpy is a fun little vertical-climber … [Read more...] about Netflix has a feature you’re paying for but probably didn’t know about
Morten Thorsby, a Norwegian International, has Joined Union Berlin
‘Norway International Morten Thorsby Signs for Union Berlin’Central midfielder Morten Thorsby has joined Bundesliga outfit Union Berlin from Seria A club Sampdoria, both clubs have confirmed. The 26-year-old Norwegian has put pen to paper on an undisclosed contract and has received jersey No. 2, the same number he wears for the national team. “Morten is a player who has the mentality and will help the team. We are happy to strengthen our squad with another important player, who takes responsibility on and off the pitch,” said Union Berlin’s chairman Oliver Ruhnert. Due to Thorsby’s performances in the Dutch league, he earned a call-up for Norway’s national team in 2017, Xinhua reports. Mark Wood got injured on the tour of the West Indies and has been out of action until recently #markwood @MAWood33 #England https://t.co/Ul7EtZV7sv — News18 CricketNext (@cricketnext) July 20, 2022 Union Berlin kick off the season in the German Cup against lower league side … [Read more...] about Morten Thorsby, a Norwegian International, has Joined Union Berlin