
With Marco Klewenhagen, managing director of SPOBIS GmbH, Carro will this afternoon also talk about his role at the European Club Association (ECA) where he has been on the board since 2021. In addition, other subjects such as the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the 50+1 rule will be discussed.
On the SPOBIS Conference:
The most important decision-makers in the sports sector meet each year at SPOBIS to discuss future-oriented trends, opportunities and challenges in the sports business. Nowhere has more sports rights holders and sponsors. This year, the SPOBIS Conference is on 5 and 6 February in Hamburg and will attract over 4,000 participants plus over 1,500 companies. Further information is available (in German) HERE.

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed home-grown talent Sana Coskun on professional terms. The 18-year-old midfielder, who made her Bundesliga debut last season, has signed a contract to 30 June 2029.
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