The Athstat Advisor — Weekly Round Up
July 19, 2024
Highlights
- Top Rugby News
- Spain Stuns England in Euro 2024 Final! ⚽️😱
- Olympic Games Men’s and Women’s Sevens 2024
- Investment Round-up — Who’s doing what in the Sports Industry?
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Top Rugby News
Head The trend of loaning players has increased in recent years in French rugby, with clubs looking to get players off their salary books while simultaneously giving their younger athletes playing time that is difficult to afford them as part of a larger squad. Montpellier has confirmed it is loaning out eight players for the next season to various clubs in the French Top 14, Pro D2 and Nationale. Read more
Ulster will start their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a trip to France to take on holders Toulouse on 8 December. Read more
All future Men’s Six Nations fixtures could be staged on Saturdays as rugby union officials seek to enhance the championship’s pulling power. It is understood serious consideration is being given to scrapping Friday and Sunday games and instead expanding the use of the popular final weekend Super Saturday concept. Read more
🏆 Spain Stuns England in Euro 2024 Final! ⚽️😱
Heartbreak for England as Spain clinches the Euro 2024 title with a late 2–1 victory! Mikel Oyarzabal’s 86th-minute strike seals the win after Nico Williams’ opener. Cole Palmer’s goal gave hope, but La Roja proved too strong. Another final, another close miss for Southgate’s men.
Olympic Games Men’s Sevens 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 games are just around the corner! Here’s a quick look at the Men’s Rugby Sevens schedule.
Olympic Games Women’s Sevens 2024
The Paris Olympics 2024 are almost here! Get ready for the Women’s Rugby Sevens action. Check out the thrilling schedule and don’t miss a moment of the fast-paced excitement! 🏉✨
Investment Round-up — who’s doing what:
- INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AGREEMENT LOCKED IN FOR BRISBANE OLYMPICS : https://ministryofsport.com/infrastructure-funding-agreement-locked-in-for-brisbane-olympics/
- Sports Field Maintenance Funding : https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/living-and-community/grants-and-funding/grants-programs/sports-field-maintenance-funding
- B.C. grants to support local sports in New Westminster : https://www.newwestrecord.ca/local-news/bc-grants-to-support-local-sports-in-new-westminster-9221603
- Sports clubs get funding to help reduce violence : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjqed814qygo
- Dakar alumnus Joey Evans to run Baja 1000 with Adaptive Sports Fund : https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2024/07/dakar-alumnus-joey-evans-to-run-baja-1000-with-adaptive-sports-fund/
- Soccerverse, the Football Management Game Founded by ex Soccer Manager CEO Andrew Gore, Raises $3.1M in Funding Led by Square Enix : https://alexablockchain.com/soccerverse-raises-3-1m-in-funding/
- This soccer star who came from nothing has been funding universal basic income in his hometown for years : https://africa.businessinsider.com/sports/this-soccer-star-who-came-from-nothing-has-been-funding-universal-basic-income-in-his/7bwlmdy
- CANADA SOCCER ACCELERATEHER PROGRAM AWARDS GRANTS AND FUNDS ALL-WOMEN C-DIPLOMA WORKSHOPS : https://canadasoccer.com/news/canada-soccer-accelerateher-program-awards-grants-and-funds-all-women-c-diploma-workshops/
- Port Lincoln Soccer Association Celebrates $400,000 Power of Her Funding Boost : https://www.footballsa.com.au/news/port-lincoln-soccer-association-celebrates-400000-power-her-funding-boost
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