Vieww appointed as VAR technology provider to Portuguese Football Federation Liga 3

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Sportec Solutions have announced that Vieww, its subsidiary, has been selected as the VAR technology provider for Liga 3 – the third tier of Portuguese men’s professional football.

Vieww was chosen by the agency and broadcast production group, Mediapro, in its role as service provider of the Portuguese Football Federation.

This is the first time that an approved VAR service has been provided to a major football league at a third-tier level, located anywhere in Europe.

Sportec Solutions – a joint technology venture between Deltatre and DFL – recently  acquired the officiating technology specialist in Vieww through an announcement.

Concurrently, the DFB confirmed that Sportec Solutions will become the new officiating technology provider for the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, using Vieww technology and solutions from next season (2022/23) onwards. This is in addition to the role Sportec Solutions currently holds as the official data provider to the leagues.

Vieww is delivering a compact VAR service to the league, working with the local service provider and the federation to address the specific technological challenges it has in terms of scale and logistics.

It is an all-in-one solution, comprised of a single lightweight box that allows for the ingestion of up to eight synchronised camera feeds and the implementation of a Virtual Offside Line.

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This allows VAR operations at any stadium with no infrastructure necessary, and can easily be transported, set up and stored, meaning a much more cost-effective infrastructure for smaller leagues, without sacrificing footage quality.

“We know that officiating technology is here to stay – with the sector evolving quickly. However, implementation of that technology is by no means universal, with fans, players, and clubs in leagues around the world unable to benefit from increased refereeing accuracy,” Vieww CEO Matthias Engelhardt said.

“This new deal proves that Sportec Solutions is resourceful and innovative enough to provide full-scale VAR services to the most high-profile leagues in the world, but also agile enough to work with those competitions and federations, across any sport, that requires a streamlined and easy-to-implement solution.”

Vieww is a FIFA-inspected provider of Goal Line technology and Video Assistant Referee, supplying next-generation officiating systems for football and other major sport federations. It utilises advanced smart camera technology, continuously synchronised to a microsecond.

In addition to fully automatic goal detection, all cameras provide 200 HD images per-second for analysis and verification of critical goal area scenes.

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FC Barcelona and EBC Financial Group confirm collaboration

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FC Barcelona has broadened its presence in the foreign exchange industry by partnering with EBC Financial Group (EBC).

This collaboration spans 3.5 years establishing the financial institution as FC Barcelona’s Official Partner in Foreign Exchange. The partnership encompasses regions such as APAC, LATAM, the Middle East, and Africa.

This collaboration signifies a momentous achievement for EBC, as it aligns the brand with FC Barcelona’s esteemed legacy and worldwide influence. Through this exclusive arrangement, EBC gains the exceptional privilege to conduct specialized business operations within the foreign exchange sector.

The partnership encompasses various services such as foreign exchange transactions, trading, brokering (including CFDs), and advisory services. Additionally, it presents an unparalleled opportunity to strengthen FC Barcelona’s connection with its partners, supporters, and Culers in these regions, while advancing its global expansion strategy through strategic partnerships in diverse sectors.

Marketing Area Vice President at FC Barcelona, Juli Guiu, released a statement regarding this partnership.

“This partnership coincides with FC Barcelona’s global expansion plan in recent years, I’m sure that this will help the Club open up a wealth of opportunities in the financial sector through these 3.5 years of partnership with the well-renowned EBC Financial Group.

“With the untapped potentials we see in the Asia Pacific region, as well as the growing economies in South & Central America, Mexico, Africa, and Middle East, we’re excited to build more connections with brands, partners, supporters and Culers in these regions.”

APAC Director of Operations at EBC Financial Group, Samuel Hertz, also added a statement for this collaboration.

“Even though EBC is only four years old, we’ve only grown because we demand the best from ourselves and the industry. We’ve delved deep into FC Barcelona’s storied history, learning from their culture of mentorship where the experienced guide the new, and the new inspire the younger, creating a continuum of growth and excellence.

“This isn’t just a partnership; it’s a shared journey towards greatness, embodying a culture where success is not just about winning but about fostering values, nurturing talent, and contributing positively to society. We’re inspired by Barca’s way of doing things, their culture where veterans nurture newcomers, passing on wisdom and passion.”

Operating from strategically positioned offices in key financial hubs including London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney, the Cayman Islands, Singapore, Bangkok, Limassol, and beyond, EBC serves a varied clientele comprising retail, professional, and institutional investors across the globe.

An amenities refresher for NSW grassroots custodian

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The NSW Football Legacy Program has worked in conjunction with the Bayside Council in providing $150,000 to the Bexley North Football Club (BNFC) who join the vast growing number of successful applicants of the Infrastructure Stream, which is the second round screening process.

The Football Legacy program is a $10 million investment founded by the NSW Government. The program’s intention is to continue the established growth of female football through freshly refurbished community facilities.

Furthermore, development programs, participation initiatives and potential ventures involving tourism and international engagement are all at the forefront of the overall objective the NSW government has regarding the growth of football within the state.

The $150,000 grant in which BNFC are receiving is going to be spent sparingly. Kingsgrove Avenue Reserve is in dire need of a rejuvenation, given the club’s recent rise to popular interest within the Football St George Association, BNFC experienced an astounding spike in membership.

Since the 2021 season, the club witnessed a spike in members, a 35% increase surge in overall involvement, highlighted by a 40% increase in female involvement.

The traffic that the club began to experience was a confronting yet exciting time for the community operated club. Their previous facilities could not cater for the extravagant influx of participants, hence the club opting to collaborate with the Bayside Council.

The grant successfully attained will be used to upgrade the amenities at Kingsgrove Avenue Reserve from top to bottom. The newly furbished facility has hosts a conference room, referee room, medical room, canteen, and storage area.

Further funding requested by BNFC is expected to be utilized in rejuvenating the current change rooms and bathrooms, as well as a through fixup of the established home and away locker rooms. The end goal insight, is to accommodate highly regarded women’s footballing outlets in the future.

BNFC President Eddie Yazbeck, mentioned the importance of what this grant will provide.

“We have worked closely with Bayside Council to develop a site plan for Kingsgrove Avenue Reserve and together we applied for the NSW Football Legacy Fund to help make our vision a reality,” he said via press release. 

“This grant will deliver a much-needed infrastructure upgrade, addressing concerns such as accessibility and safety, improved canteen facilities, storage for our kits, change rooms for players and referees.”

The Facilities and Grants Officer at Football NSW, James Spanoudakis, also added via media release. 

“Amenity buildings are the heart and soul of all football clubs across NSW,” he said.

The new amenities is expected to be completed towards the conclusion of 2024, ready to go for the 2025 winter season.   

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