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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
NFL affiliation lifts American football in France, says French Federation President Frederic Paquet
Having an franchise such as the New Orleans Saints in Paris is a benchmark for the development of American football in France, opines French Federation of American Football President Frederic Paquet. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With the Paris Musketeers taking on the Vienna Vikings in a pivotal European League of Football match, Frederic Paquet opines that being an NFL franchise lends legitimacy to the sport's spread across the country and hastens its pace. New Orleans Saints visit gives American football in France exposure and legitimacy The arrival of New Orleans Saints representatives in Paris, including linebacker Demario Davis, was a turning point in the development of the sport in France. Their visit coincided with the Paris Musketeers' headline game against the Vienna Vikings, and an event staged jointly at the U.S. Embassy gave visiting players like Frederic Paquet the chance to show the way that American football is slowly building support in France. To Frederic Paquet, having an NFL franchise is more than just bragging rights. "Everything that unites us, fans of American football, flag football, and even cheerleading—that's the federation's objective. In fact, we have this culture, this attachment to American sports culture, this American lifestyle. So everything brings us together and, naturally, we're all drawn to the United States, or at least to a part of it. When I say the United States, I mean the American sporting culture, which is all around us," he said. The NFL, as Frederic Paquet pointed out, has resources, visibility, and developmental structure—something the local French ecosystem has traditionally lacked. New Orleans Saints and Paris Musketeers management both emphasized that this is not an isolated publicity event. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It's about creating grassroots programs, such as flag football, and helping children in urban France find new opportunities through the medium of sport. "When it comes to American football, if the NFL supports what we're doing, it's much more credible. And then, it's a development power; it's a project power. That's what I was saying about the young Manceaux players who created a team and went off to play in Orlando. That's what the NFL can do for us. It's a power that we can't have on our own today," Paquet said. 'The Olympic Games are a bit like the NFL. In other words, it's a way of raising awareness, increasing power, and generating desire. So it allows us to develop a high-level program for the flag. We hope this is just the first step. We hope that the IOC will renew the flag license for 2032. So it's also an opportunity to perhaps send young and older athletes to Los Angeles. Initially, that wasn't possible. That's what American football and flag also create: the ability to forge links and create experiences that they wouldn't have had if they hadn't taken up this activity." One of the most significant developments in the French American football infrastructure is the creation of the Paris Musketeers, which provides a critical bridge between amateur clubs and professional hopes. With existing talent like current player Anthony Mahoungou already on the team, and other prospects such as Marcelo gaining recognition, the Musketeers provide an in-between tier for those who dream of playing in the NCAA or NFL. Paquet believes this was a long time in the making. 'We have Marcelo, who is also promising. We've got a few French players, and we've got a few young players who are in university leagues. That's why the Musketeers are so important, because they're in that intermediate stage before a move to the NCAA or even the NFL," he said. Also read: The collaboration of the NFL, the French Federation of American Football, and local franchises like the Paris Musketeers can be the beginning of something big for the sport in France. With global exposure, Olympic ambitions, and grassroots backing, Frederic Paquet's vision to legitimize American football in France is slowly taking shape, yard by yard.
Newsweek
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Helvetic Mercenaries vs Munich Ravens: Live Stream European League of Football, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. European League of Football action takes place on Sunday as the Helvetic Mercenaries face the Munich Ravens in what should be an exciting matchup. American footballs rest on the sideline before the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 27, 2016 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Jacksonville 28-21. American footballs rest on the sideline before the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 27, 2016 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Jacksonville to Watch Helvetic Mercenaries vs Munich Ravens Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Time: 10:10 a.m. ET Channel: Fubo Sports Stream: Fubo (try for free) The European League of Football has been around since 2021. The league comprises 16 teams, which are located throughout Europe, including Spain, France, Austria, and Denmark. The Mercenaries are having a tough season so far, entering Sunday with a 0-3 record. The team has scored 53 points this season and given up 147 for a minus-94 point differential on the campaign. Former Minnesota State University quarterback Isaiah Weed is the Mercenaries' quarterback this season. The Ravens, meanwhile, are 2-1 this season, but are coming off a loss in their last game. The team has scored 86 points this season, but has given up 59 points for a plus-27 points differential on the season. Former North Carolina Tar Heel quarterback Russell Tabor is part of the team's roster this year. For fans in need of some football deep in June, with the NFL and college football season still so far away, European League of Football action could be part of your solution. The league is available to watch on Fubo Sports. Tune in to Fubo Sports at 10:10 a.m. ET on Sunday morning to catch an exciting football game between Helvetic Mercenaries and the Munich Ravens. Live stream the Helvetic Mercenaries and Munich Ravens game for free on Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fubo Brings Live European League of Football to Fubo Sports Fast Network With Multi-Year Agreement
NEW YORK, May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, and European League of Football (ELF) announced today a multi-year agreement for distribution on Fubo Sports, Fubo's FAST channel, available on streaming and over-the-air (OTA). Beginning with the 2025 season on May 17, Fubo Sports will stream one live ELF game each Sunday from iconic European venues, plus five playoff games. Additional ELF content will be available on-demand to Fubo subscribers including game highlights, weekly shoulder programming and ELF's top 10 greatest all-time games. European League of Football is one of the most predominant football leagues outside of the U.S., with 16 franchises from 9 European nations and athletes representing 45 countries. Distribution on Fubo Sports enables ELF to reach greater North American audiences across all major FAST platforms and OTA stations in more than 100 U.S. markets. "Fans are increasingly turning to ad-supported platforms to watch sports, from well-known leagues to emerging properties," said Pamela Duckworth, head of Fubo Studios, Fubo. "In partnering with European League of Football, Fubo Sports audiences can watch the classic game of American football with an exciting twist live each week. We can't wait to bring the action to U.S. fans all season long." "We are very excited to expand our footprint in North America together with our new partner Fubo Sports. This is the next big step to increase awareness and distribution for the European League of Football," said Zeljko Karajica, CEO of the ELF. Stream European League of Football on Fubo Sports for free on Amazon Prime Video, LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, Sling Freestream, The Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+, Tubi, Plex, TCL Channels, TCL Live TV and Tablo TV. Fubo Sports is also available as part of Fubo's subscription packages that aggregate more than 400 live sports, news and entertainment networks. About Fubo Sports Launched in 2019 and female-founded, Fubo Sports is the FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) network featuring thrilling live sports, topical shows and award-winning documentaries. Fubo Sports, owned and operated by live TV streaming platform Fubo (NYSE: FUBO), streams 900 hours of live content each year. Programming includes partner content from both breakout and niche leagues such as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC),The Professional Fighters League (PFL) and World Poker Tour, among others. Stream for free on Amazon Prime Video, LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, Sling Freestream, The Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+, Tubi, Plex, TCL Channels, TCL Live TV and Tablo TV. Fubo Sports is also available as part of Fubo's subscription packages that aggregate more than 400 live sports, news and entertainment networks. To watch even more programming, follow Fubo Sports on Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube. About European League of Football The European League of Football is entering its fifth season. 16 teams from nine nations will be competing: Defending champion Rhein Fire, Berlin Thunder, Hamburg Sea Devils, Munich Ravens, Stuttgart Surge, Frankfurt Galaxy, Cologne Centurios (all Germany), Vienna Vikings, Raiders Tirol (both Austria), Fehérvár Enthroners (Hungary), Panthers Wroclaw (Poland), Prague Lions (Czech Republic), Helvetic Mercenaries (Switzerland), Madrid Bravos (Spain), Paris Musketeers (France) and newcomer Nordic Storm (Denmark). The Championship Game 2025 will take place on September 7 in Stuttgart's MHP Arena. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements of Fubo This press release contains forward-looking statements of FuboTV Inc. ("Fubo") that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact are forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our business strategy and plans, partnerships, sports programming and live events, and distribution. The words "could," "will," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "approximate," "expect," "potential," "believe" or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements that Fubo makes due to a number of important factors, including but not limited to the following: our ability to achieve or maintain profitability; risks related to our access to capital and fundraising prospects to fund our financial operations and support our planned business growth; our revenue and gross profit are subject to seasonality; our operating results may fluctuate; our ability to effectively manage our growth; risks related to the Transactions; the long-term nature of our content commitments; our ability to renew our long-term content contracts on sufficiently favorable terms; our ability to attract and retain subscribers; obligations imposed on us through our agreements with certain distribution partners; we may not be able to license streaming content or other rights on acceptable terms; the restrictions imposed by content providers on our distribution and marketing of our products and services; our reliance on third party platforms to operate certain aspects of our business; risks related to the difficulty in measuring key metrics related to our business; risks related to preparing and forecasting our financial results; risks related to the highly competitive nature of our industry; risks related to our technology, as well as cybersecurity and data privacy-related risks; risks related to ongoing or future legal proceedings; and other risks, including the effects of industry, market, economic, political or regulatory conditions, future exchange and interest rates, and changes in tax and other laws, regulations, rates and policies. Further risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements are discussed in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and our other periodic filings with the SEC. We encourage you to read such risks in detail. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent Fubo's views as of the date of this press release. Fubo anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. However, while it may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing Fubo's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. 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Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Fubo Brings Live European League of Football to Fubo Sports Fast Network With Multi-Year Agreement
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, and European League of Football (ELF) announced today a multi-year agreement for distribution on Fubo Sports, Fubo's FAST channel, available on streaming and over-the-air (OTA). Beginning with the 2025 season on May 17, Fubo Sports will stream one live ELF game each Sunday from iconic European venues, plus five playoff games. Additional ELF content will be available on-demand to Fubo subscribers including game highlights, weekly shoulder programming and ELF's top 10 greatest all-time games. European League of Football is one of the most predominant football leagues outside of the U.S., with 16 franchises from 9 European nations and athletes representing 45 countries. Distribution on Fubo Sports enables ELF to reach greater North American audiences across all major FAST platforms and OTA stations in more than 100 U.S. markets. 'Fans are increasingly turning to ad-supported platforms to watch sports, from well-known leagues to emerging properties,' said Pamela Duckworth, head of Fubo Studios, Fubo. 'In partnering with European League of Football, Fubo Sports audiences can watch the classic game of American football with an exciting twist live each week. We can't wait to bring the action to U.S. fans all season long.' 'We are very excited to expand our footprint in North America together with our new partner Fubo Sports. This is the next big step to increase awareness and distribution for the European League of Football,' said Zeljko Karajica, CEO of the ELF. Stream European League of Football on Fubo Sports for free on Amazon Prime Video, LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, Sling Freestream, The Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+, Tubi, Plex, TCL Channels, TCL Live TV and Tablo TV. Fubo Sports is also available as part of Fubo's subscription packages that aggregate more than 400 live sports, news and entertainment networks. About Fubo Sports Launched in 2019 and female-founded, Fubo Sports is the FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) network featuring thrilling live sports, topical shows and award-winning documentaries. Fubo Sports, owned and operated by live TV streaming platform Fubo (NYSE: FUBO), streams 900 hours of live content each year. Programming includes partner content from both breakout and niche leagues such as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC),The Professional Fighters League (PFL) and World Poker Tour, among others. Stream for free on Amazon Prime Video, LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, Sling Freestream, The Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+, Tubi, Plex, TCL Channels, TCL Live TV and Tablo TV. Fubo Sports is also available as part of Fubo's subscription packages that aggregate more than 400 live sports, news and entertainment networks. To watch even more programming, follow Fubo Sports on Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube. About European League of Football The European League of Football is entering its fifth season. 16 teams from nine nations will be competing: Defending champion Rhein Fire, Berlin Thunder, Hamburg Sea Devils, Munich Ravens, Stuttgart Surge, Frankfurt Galaxy, Cologne Centurios (all Germany), Vienna Vikings, Raiders Tirol (both Austria), Fehérvár Enthroners (Hungary), Panthers Wroclaw (Poland), Prague Lions (Czech Republic), Helvetic Mercenaries (Switzerland), Madrid Bravos (Spain), Paris Musketeers (France) and newcomer Nordic Storm (Denmark). The Championship Game 2025 will take place on September 7 in Stuttgart's MHP Arena. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements of Fubo This press release contains forward-looking statements of FuboTV Inc. ('Fubo') that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact are forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our business strategy and plans, partnerships, sports programming and live events, and distribution. The words 'could,' 'will,' 'plan,' 'intend,' 'anticipate,' 'approximate,' 'expect,' 'potential,' 'believe' or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements that Fubo makes due to a number of important factors, including but not limited to the following: our ability to achieve or maintain profitability; risks related to our access to capital and fundraising prospects to fund our financial operations and support our planned business growth; our revenue and gross profit are subject to seasonality; our operating results may fluctuate; our ability to effectively manage our growth; risks related to the Transactions; the long-term nature of our content commitments; our ability to renew our long-term content contracts on sufficiently favorable terms; our ability to attract and retain subscribers; obligations imposed on us through our agreements with certain distribution partners; we may not be able to license streaming content or other rights on acceptable terms; the restrictions imposed by content providers on our distribution and marketing of our products and services; our reliance on third party platforms to operate certain aspects of our business; risks related to the difficulty in measuring key metrics related to our business; risks related to preparing and forecasting our financial results; risks related to the highly competitive nature of our industry; risks related to our technology, as well as cybersecurity and data privacy-related risks; risks related to ongoing or future legal proceedings; and other risks, including the effects of industry, market, economic, political or regulatory conditions, future exchange and interest rates, and changes in tax and other laws, regulations, rates and policies. Further risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements are discussed in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') and our other periodic filings with the SEC. We encourage you to read such risks in detail. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent Fubo's views as of the date of this press release. Fubo anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. However, while it may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing Fubo's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
Associated Press
17-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sport Without Boundaries - GYM AESTHETICS Partners with European League of Football to Revolutionize the Sport Culture in Asia
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 April 2025 - Internationally renowned sportswear brand GYM AESTHETICS officially launched its strategic partnership with the European League of Football (ELF) at the FIBO exhibition in Germany on April 11. They will serve as ELF's official partner to provide top-notch high-tech sportswear for various teams, supporting the development of the new season in 2025. Sport Without Boundaries! GYM AESTHETICS Partners with European League of Football to Revolutionize the Sport Culture in Asia Founded in Stuttgart, Germany, in 2013, GYM AESTHETICS is headquartered in Hong Kong. The brand not only focuses on sports but also embodies a lifestyle, showcasing a sports mentality shaped by ambition, performance, discipline, health, and a sense of belonging—values that are equally important in football. 'The ELF has quickly developed into Europe's leading American football league within a few years, attracting a rapidly growing fan base. The league's dynamism, professional environment, and international influence resonate with our brand positioning,' said Miranda Wong, Managing Director of GYM AESTHETICS. 'We are very pleased to collaborate with GYM AESTHETICS. This brand represents innovation, quality, and outstanding performance—values that align perfectly with the philosophy of the European League of Football. Through this partnership, we are once again advancing towards professionalism while providing top-level equipment for players and staff, further enhancing overall performance,' stated Zeljko Karajica, CEO of ELF. According to the cooperation agreement, GYM AESTHETICS will serve as the official supplier, providing high-performance Fit Gear PRO™ series equipment for 16 teams from 9 countries. This equipment includes training arm and knee pads designed to meet various needs, support joints, stabilize muscles, enhance blood circulation, and promote post-exercise recovery. These products not only offer comprehensive protection for athletes but also reflect the brand's commitment to sports performance and a deep understanding of athletes' needs. Importantly, this collaboration activates GYM AESTHETICS new strategic direction in sports alliances, bringing more Western sports culture to Asia and offering a diverse range of sports elements, as well as high-quality products and services for sports enthusiasts in the Asian market. Thus, this partnership encompasses not only GYM AESTHETICS' high-performance apparel but also live interactions, VIP hospitality, and fan experience zones throughout the season and at the Championship game in September, along with extensive marketing, sponsorship rights, and exclusive television and social media integration rights. This will further enhance the GYM AESTHETICS brand's influence in the sports world and promote sports culture. The 2025 ELF season will kick off in mid-May, with 16 teams from 9 countries competing, including Germany's Rhein Fire, Berlin Thunder, Hamburg Sea Devils, Munich Ravens, Stuttgart Surge, Frankfurt Galaxy, and Cologne Centurions; Austria's Vienna Vikings and Raiders Tirol; Hungary's Fehérvár Enthroners; Poland's Panthers Wroclaw; Czech Republic's Prague Lions; Switzerland's Helvetic Mercenaries; Spain's Madrid Bravos; France's Paris Musketeers; and Denmark's Nordic Storm. The championship will take place on September 7 at the MHP Arena, home of the German football runner-up VfB Stuttgart. With just over three months until the 2025 season opens, more than 10,000 tickets have already been sold. GYM AESTHETICS Managing Director Miranda Wong (center) with ELF CEO Zeljko Karajica (right) and ELF Director Patrick Esume (left) signing the collaboration agreement and exchanging souvenirs ELF Director Patrick Esume (right) demonstrating a throw to GYM AESTHETICS Managing Director Miranda Wong (left) Group photo of the GYM AESTHETICS and ELF teams GYM AESTHETICS Official Website European League of Football (ELF) Official Website GYM AESTHETICS x ELF Campaign Details Hashtag: #GYMAESTHETICS #ELF The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
