ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The roof at the home of the Dallas Cowboys opened without incident and will stay that way for a Monday night meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals. It was to be the first game with the roof open at AT&T Stadium since Oct. 30, 2022, a 49-29 Dallas victory over Chicago. The roof was supposed to be open three weeks ago for Houston's 34-10 victory on another Monday night, but a large piece of metal and other debris fell roughly 300 feet to the field as the retractable roof was opening about three hours before kickoff. The Cowboys decided to close the roof after the incident, and it remained that way for the game. There were no injuries, and the start of the game wasn't delayed. The club said at the time it would investigate the cause with a plan to reopen the roof when it was deemed safe. Wind was cited as a cause for the falling debris. There were gusts of at least 30 mph in the afternoon before the meeting with the Texans. It was sunny with a high in the 70s Monday in the Dallas area, and winds were in the 10 mph range. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
Mike Tyson Admits to Feeling ‘Depressed a Little Bit’ After Losing Fight to Jake PaulGermany has pledged to tighten its law to make it easier to prosecute people-smugglers enabling small-boat crossings to Britain, as the two countries signed a new deal aimed at tackling immigration crime. Berlin confirmed plans to reform its legal framework make it a clear criminal offence to “facilitate the smuggling of migrants to the UK” as part of the agreement, the Home Office said. The Home Office said the move would give German prosecutors more tools to tackle the supply and storage of dangerous small boats. Both countries will also commit to exchange information that may help to remove migrant-smuggling content from social media platforms and tackle end-to-end routes of criminal smuggling networks as part of the deal. It comes ahead of the UK and Germany hosting the so-called Calais Group in London, which sees ministers and police from the two countries, alongside France, Belgium and the Netherlands, gather to discuss migration in Europe. Delegates are expected to agree a detailed plan to tackle people-smuggling gangs in 2025 at the meeting on Tuesday. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “For too long organised criminal gangs have been exploiting vulnerable people, undermining border security in the UK and across Europe while putting thousands of lives at risk. “We are clear that this cannot go on. “Germany is already a key partner in our efforts to crack down on migrant smuggling, but there is always more we can do together. “Our new joint action plan with deliver a strengthened partnership with Germany, boosting our respective border security as we work to fix the foundations, and ultimately saving lives.” Nancy Faeser, German federal minister of the interior said: “We are now stepping up our joint action to fight the brutal activities of international smugglers. “This is at the core of our joint action plan that we have agreed in London. “I am very grateful to my British counterpart Yvette Cooper that we were able to reach this important agreement. “It will help us end the inhumane activities of criminal migrant smuggling organisations. “By cramming people into inflatable boats under threats of violence and sending them across the Channel, these organisations put human lives at risk. “Many of these crimes are planned in Germany. “Together, we are now countering this unscrupulous business with even more resolve. “This includes maintaining a high investigative pressure, exchanging information between our security authorities as best as possible, and persistently investigating financial flows to identify the criminals operating behind the scenes.”
Third quarter revenue totaled $173.4 million , representing an increase of 19% year-over-year. Trailing four quarter average Net Dollar Retention Rate was 109% at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2025 as compared to 119% at the end of third quarter of fiscal 2024 . Third quarter GAAP RPO totaled $775.4 million , representing an increase of 14% year-over-year; third quarter current GAAP RPO totaled $481.4 million , representing an increase of 20% year-over-year. Third quarter non-GAAP RPO totaled $795.6 million , representing an increase of 14% year-over-year; third quarter current non-GAAP RPO totaled $499.4 million , representing an increase of 19% year-over-year. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HashiCorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCP), The Infrastructure Cloud TM company, today announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2025, ended October 31, 2024. “The HashiCorp team delivered strong performance during the third quarter of fiscal 2025, with revenue growth of 19% year-over-year, and 8% growth in $100,000 customers year-over-year” said Dave McJannet, CEO, HashiCorp. “This quarter we gathered our community of customers, practitioners, and partners at HashiConf in Boston, where we announced critical updates across Infrastructure and Security Lifecycle Management product lines, and also continued work towards closing the company's transaction with IBM.” "HashiCorp continued to see promising growth in adoption of the HashiCorp Cloud Platform, with cloud revenues exceeding 17% of total subscription revenue this quarter" said Werner Schwock, Interim CFO & CAO. "New HashiCorp Cloud Platform features announced this quarter will continue to support our Infrastructure Cloud vision.” Proposed Merger with International Business Machines ("IBM") As announced on April 24, 2024, HashiCorp and IBM have entered into a merger agreement under which IBM will acquire HashiCorp for $35.00 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of $6.4 billion. HashiCorp stockholders approved the merger agreement on July 15, 2024. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first calendar quarter of 2025, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the closing conditions in the merger agreement. In light of the proposed transaction with IBM, HashiCorp will not be holding a conference call to discuss financial results or providing financial guidance in conjunction with its third quarter of fiscal 2025 earnings release. Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Financial Results Revenue : Total revenue was $173.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, up 19% from $146.1 million in the same period last year. Gross Profit : GAAP gross profit was $143.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, representing an 83% gross margin, compared to a GAAP gross profit of $120.5 million and an 82% gross margin in the same period last year. Non-GAAP gross profit was $148.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, representing an 86% non-GAAP gross margin, compared to a non-GAAP gross profit of $125.4 million and an 86% non-GAAP gross margin in the same period last year. Operating Income (Loss) : GAAP operating loss was $29.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to GAAP operating loss of $55.6 million in the same period last year. Non-GAAP operating income was $11.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to a non-GAAP operating loss of $10.5 million in the same period last year. Net Income (Loss) : GAAP net loss was $13.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to a GAAP net loss of $39.5 million in the same period last year. Non-GAAP net income was $26.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to a non-GAAP net income of $5.6 million in the same period last year. Net Income (Loss) per Share : GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share was $0.06, based on 203.5 million weighted-average shares outstanding in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to a GAAP net loss per share of $0.20 based on 194.6 million weighted-average shares outstanding in the same period last year. Non-GAAP basic and dilutive net income per share were both $0.13, based on 203.5 million and 211.7 million weighted-average shares outstanding, respectively, in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to a non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per share of $0.03 in the same period last year. Remaining Performance Obligation (RPO): Total RPO was $775.4 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2025, up from $678.2 million in the same period last year. The current portion of GAAP RPO was $481.4 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2025, up from $402.1 million at the end of the same period last year. Total non-GAAP RPO was $795.6 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2025, up from $700.4 million at the end of the same period last year. The current portion of non-GAAP RPO was $499.4 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2025, up from $420.8 million at the end of the same period last year. Cash, cash equivalents, and investments : Net cash provided by operating activities was $38.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to $8.7 million provided by operating activities in the same period last year. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $1,346.4 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to $1,255.7 million at the end of the same period last year. Reconciliations of GAAP financial measures to the most comparable non-GAAP financial measures have been provided in the tables included in this release. Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter and Recent Operating Highlights HashiCorp ended the third quarter of fiscal 2025 with 4,856 customers, up from 4,709 customers at the end of the previous fiscal quarter, and up from 4,354 customers at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2024. The Company ended the third quarter of fiscal 2025 with 946 customers with equal or greater than $100,000 in Annual Recurring Revenue (“ARR”), up from 934 customers at the end of the previous fiscal quarter and 877 customers at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Customers with equal to or greater than $100,000 in ARR represented 89% of total revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to 89% in the previous fiscal quarter and 89% in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Quarterly subscription revenue from HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) reached $29.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, up from $26.5 million in the previous fiscal quarter and up from $19.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. The Company's trailing four quarter average Net Dollar Retention Rate was 109% at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to 110% in the previous quarter and 119% at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2024. About HashiCorp, Inc. HashiCorp is The Infrastructure CloudTM company, helping organizations automate multi-cloud and hybrid environments with Infrastructure Lifecycle Management and Security Lifecycle Management. HashiCorp offers The Infrastructure Cloud on the HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) for managed cloud services, as well as self-hosted enterprise offerings and community source-available products. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. For more information, visit hashicorp.com. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995, as amended, including, among others, statements about HashiCorp’s business strategy, go-to-market initiatives, revenue growth, and long-term opportunity related to HashiCorp’s product innovation, and the proposed merger with IBM. 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We calculate non-GAAP gross profit as GAAP gross profit before amortization of stock-based compensation included in the amortized expenses of capitalized internal-use software, stock-based compensation expense, and amortization of acquired intangibles included in cost of revenue. We calculate non-GAAP gross margin as GAAP gross margin before the impact of stock-based compensation of capitalized internal-use software, stock-based compensation expense and amortization of acquired intangibles included in cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue. We calculate non-GAAP operating loss as GAAP operating loss before amortization of stock-based compensation of capitalized internal-use software, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangibles, and merger and acquisition-related expenses. We calculate non-GAAP net income (loss) as GAAP net loss before amortization of stock-based compensation of capitalized internal-use software, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangibles, and merger and acquisition-related expenses, which comprise one-time costs associated with advisory, legal, and other professional fees, net of tax adjustments. We calculate non-GAAP net income (loss) per share as non-GAAP net income (loss) divided by weighted average shares outstanding (basic and diluted). We calculate non-GAAP free cash flow as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less purchases of property and equipment and capitalized internal-use software costs. Non-GAAP free cash flow as a % of revenue is calculated as non-GAAP free cash flow divided by total revenue. We calculate non-GAAP RPOs as RPOs plus customer deposits, which are refundable pre-paid amounts, based on the timing of when these customer deposits are expected to be recognized as revenue in future periods. The current portion of non-GAAP RPO represents the amount to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months. Our management team uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally in analyzing our financial results and believe they are useful to investors, as a supplement to GAAP measures, in evaluating our ongoing operational performance. We believe that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing our financial results with other companies in our industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In particular, other companies may report non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP loss from operations, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, non-GAAP free cash flow, non-GAAP RPOs or similarly titled measures but calculate them differently, which reduces their usefulness as comparative measures. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, as presented below. This earnings press release and any future releases containing such non-GAAP reconciliations can also be found on the Investor Relations page of our website at https://ir.hashicorp.com. 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Jimmy Carter, the former US president who became a crusader for human rights and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in later life, has died aged 100. Mr Carter, who served as the 39th US president between 1977 and 1981, had been receiving hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia since February 2023, according to the Carter Center, a not-for-profit body he set up to advance human rights. His death was confirmed in a statement released by The Carter Center on Sunday, local time. "My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love," said Chip Carter, the former president's son. "My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honouring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs." Mr Carter lived longer after leaving the White House than any other ex-president but suffered failing health in later years, including a melanoma that spread to his liver and brain. Until mid-2020, four decades after he left office, he was still teaching at Sunday school twice a month in his tiny hometown. Prior to his centennial celebration, Carter said he was "only trying to make it to vote for Kamala Harris", grandson Jason Carter told Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He achieved that wish on October 16, with the Carter Center confirming he had voted by mail. A one-term president, Carter was arguably more influential, effective and admired as a leader after he left office. When Americans voted a peanut farmer from the deep south into the White House, it was described as the closest they had come to randomly picking a name out of the phone book. However, after the Vietnam War and Watergate scandal, they longed for an honest outsider. Mr Carter — a quietly spoken former Georgia governor with a radiant smile — seemed like the man for the time, introducing himself at the 1976 Democratic convention with the simple line: "My name is Jimmy Carter and I'm running for president." "We want to have faith again. We want to be proud again. We just want the truth again," he said. The surprise Democrat candidate stunned pundits in winning the presidency with his centrist message and brilliant campaign, promising: "I'll never tell a lie. I'll never avoid a controversial issue." Born James Earl Carter Jr, the future president grew up in the tiny town of Plains. As a young man he joined the US Navy and served in the elite nuclear submarine program, but resigned after the sudden death of his father, and returned to Plains to run the family peanut farm. He became a state senator in 1963 and was governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975. Having been raised in segregated rural Georgia, Mr Carter's politics were influenced by the civil rights era. "The time of racial discrimination is over," he declared at his inauguration as governor. And, by the time he ascended to the White House, he had established himself as a politician with progressive values. He beat Gerald Ford — successor to the disgraced Richard Nixon — at the 1976 presidential election, two years after the climax of the Watergate affair. There were successes in office: a historic peace deal between Israel and Egypt and an arms control treaty with the Soviet Union. However, his time in office is better remembered for the events that overwhelmed it: inflation, a global energy crisis, war in Afghanistan and the US hostage crisis in Iran. The capture of US embassy staff in Tehran by revolutionaries, and the failed rescue mission that ensued, dominated the final year of the Carter administration and contributed hugely to his defeat by Ronald Reagan in 1980. But his tireless work for humanity after his presidency saw him receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He set up the non-governmental, not-for-profit Carter Center to advance human rights, advocating his enduring belief that conflicts must be solved by mediation and cooperation. "Our commitment to human rights must be absolute," he said. With his wife, Rosalynn, he was a volunteer, helping the needy at home and abroad. Rosalynn died on November 19, 2023 at the age of 96 after living with dementia. "She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it," Mr Carter said in a statement. "As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me." They were married for 78 years, having wed in 1946 when he was 21 and she was 18. Americans owe Carter 'a debt of gratitude' US president-elect Donald Trump paid tribute to the former president in a post to his platform Truth Social. "Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History," Trump wrote. "The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude. "Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers." Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese added to the tributes in a post on X. "President Jimmy Carter gave a century of noble service to the country he loved, to the cause of peace and to the lives of people in need all around the world," he wrote. "Beyond being elected to the presidency or being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Jimmy Carter's legacy is best measured in lives changed, saved and uplifted. "Our world is a better a place for Jimmy Carter’s life and work. May he rest in eternal peace." Opposition Leader Peter Dutton acknowledged the late president's efforts to forge a deeper relationship with Australia. "Motivated by a deep morality, he championed the cause of human rights, expanded social services and advocated for nuclear arms reduction," he said in a statement. "As we reflect on the life of President Jimmy Carter, our thoughts are with his children, his family, his Democratic Party colleagues and the American people." ABC/wires ABC
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's de facto leader said Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country's insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading the new authority in Syria, made the remarks in an interview with Saudi television network Al-Arabiyya. It comes almost a month after a lightning insurgency led by HTS overthrew President Bashar Assad's decades-long rule, ending the country's uprising-turned civil war that started back in 2011. Al-Sharaa said it would take time to hold elections because of the need for Syria's different forces to hold political dialogue and rewrite the country's constitution following five decades of the Assad dynasty's dictatorial rule. Also, the war-torn country's battered infrastructure needs to be reconstructed, he said. “The chance we have today doesn’t come every 5 or 10 years,” said al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani. “We want the constitution to last for the longest time possible.” Al-Sharaa is Syria's de facto leader until March 1, when Syria's different factions are set to hold a political dialogue to determine the country's political future and establish a transitional government that brings the divided country together. There, he said, HTS will dissolve after years of being the country's most dominant rebel group that held a strategic enclave in the country's northwest. Earlier, an Israeli airstrike in the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday killed 11 people, according to a war monitor, as Israel continues to target Syrian weapons and military infrastructure even after the ouster of Assad. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the airstrike targeted a weapons depot that belonged to Assad’s forces near the industrial town of Adra, northeast of the capital. The observatory said at least 11 people, mostly civilians, were killed. The Israeli military did not comment on the airstrike Sunday. Israel, which has launched hundreds of airstrikes over Syria since the country's uprising turned-civil war broke out in 2011, rarely acknowledges them. It says its targets are Iran-backed groups that backed Assad. Unlike his criticism of key Assad ally Iran, al-Sharaa hoped to maintain “strategic relations” with Russia, whose air force played a critical role in keeping Assad in power for over a decade during the conflict. Moscow has a strategic airbase in Syria. The HTS leader also said negotiations are ongoing with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in northeastern Syria, and hopes that their armed forces will integrate with the Syrian security agencies. The Kurdish-led group is Washington’s key ally in Syria, where it is heavily involved in targeting sleeper cells belonging to the extremist Islamic State group. Turkish-backed Syrian rebels have been clashing with the SDF even after the insurgency, taking the key city of Manbij, as Ankara hopes to create a buffer zone near its border in northern Syria. The rebels attacked near the strategic northern border town of Kobani, while the SDF shared a video of a rocket attack that destroyed what it said was a radar system south of the city of Manbij. In other developments: — Syrian state-run media said a mass grave was found near the third largest city of Homs. SANA said civil defense workers were sent to to the site in al-Kabo, one of many suspected mass graves where tens of thousands of Syrians are believed to have been buried during a brutal crackdown under Assad and his network of security agencies. — An Egyptian activist wanted by Cairo on charges of incitement to violence and terrorism, Abdulrahman al-Qardawi, was detained by Lebanese security forces after crossing the porous border from Syria, according to two judicial and one security officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to to talk to the press. Al-Qardawi is an Egyptian activist residing in Turkey and an outspoken critic of Egypt's government. He had reportedly visited Syria to join celebrations after Assad's downfall. His late father, Youssef al-Qaradawi, was a top and controversial Egyptian cleric revered by the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. He had lived in exile in Qatar for decades. — Lebanese security forces apprehended an armed group in the northern city of Tripoli that kidnapped a group of 26 Syrians who were recently smuggled into Lebanon, two Lebanese security officials said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the information with the media. The Syrians included five women and seven children, and security officials are working to return them to Syria.Football Market Innovations and Key Players: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Ligue 1, UEFA, FC Barcelona, Major League Soccer (MLS), Real Madrid CF, Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC 12-08-2024 10:17 PM CET | Sports Press release from: STATS N DATA The Football Market has emerged as a dynamic and multifaceted sector, encompassing a wide range of applications that resonate globally. With an estimated value reaching billions, the market spans professional leagues, amateur competitions, youth initiatives, and the burgeoning women's football scene. The football industry continues to thrive, driven by a convergence of cultural, technological, and economic factors that enhance its relevance. Several recent developments have catalyzed growth in the football market. Notably, technological advancements have played a pivotal role, with innovations such as data analytics, wearable technology, and enhanced broadcasting capabilities reshaping how fans engage with the sport. Strategic collaborations between clubs, brands, and technology firms have further accelerated this transformation. For instance, partnerships aimed at enhancing fan experiences through virtual and augmented reality are increasingly common, allowing enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the game like never before. You can access a sample PDF report here: https://www.statsndata.org/download-sample.php?id=377307 Moreover, the increasing global awareness of football, propelled by social media and digital platforms, has expanded the sport's reach and appeal. The influx of investment into major football leagues and clubs has also contributed to a robust growth trajectory, ensuring that the football market remains at the forefront of the sports industry. Key Growth Drivers and Trends Several critical factors are influencing demand within the football market. Sustainability has become a core value for many organizations, as clubs and leagues strive to implement eco-friendly practices. From sustainably sourced materials for kits to initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprints during events, the focus on sustainability is reshaping operational strategies across the board. Digitization plays a vital role in enhancing fan engagement. With the rise of online streaming platforms, fans can now access games from anywhere in the world, leading to a surge in demand for digital content. Furthermore, consumer awareness regarding the quality and authenticity of merchandise has prompted clubs to invest in product customization, allowing fans to personalize their gear. A noteworthy trend is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various aspects of the football market. AI-driven analytics provide teams with invaluable insights into player performance, fan preferences, and market trends. Additionally, the advent of emerging technologies, such as blockchain, is paving the way for secure transactions and enhanced transparency in ticket sales and merchandise. Market Segmentation The football market can be segmented comprehensively across various dimensions: • By Type: - Professional Football - Amateur Football - Youth Football - Women's Football • By Application: - Stadiums - Clubs - Leagues - Tournaments - Individual Players • By Product: - Footballs - Boots - Shin Guards - Goalkeeper Gloves - Kits • By Fan Engagement: - Season Ticket Holders - Game Day Attendees - Television Viewers - Online/Social Media Followers • By Distribution Channel: - Online - Offline - Direct-to-Consumer - Retail Stores - Specialty Stores Each segment offers unique opportunities and challenges, dictating strategies for clubs and organizations aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for football-related products and experiences. Get 30% Discount On Full Report: https://www.statsndata.org/ask-for-discount.php?id=377307 Competitive Landscape The competitive landscape of the football market is characterized by a mix of traditional clubs, emerging leagues, and influential governing bodies. Key players include: • Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): Known for its star-studded lineup, PSG has expanded its global presence through innovative marketing strategies and partnerships with technology firms to enhance fan engagement. • Ligue 1: As the premier French football league, Ligue 1 has invested in digital broadcasting and fan experiences, attracting a global audience. • UEFA: The governing body for European football, UEFA plays a crucial role in organizing tournaments that elevate the sport's profile and drive commercial success. • FC Barcelona: Renowned for its commitment to youth development and community engagement, FC Barcelona continues to innovate in merchandise offerings and fan experiences. • Major League Soccer (MLS): MLS has rapidly grown in popularity, focusing on expanding its footprint in North America through strategic partnerships and grassroots initiatives. • Real Madrid CF: With a legacy of success, Real Madrid leverages its brand power to engage fans through digital platforms and exclusive merchandise. • Arsenal FC: Known for its rich history and community involvement, Arsenal emphasizes sustainability in its operations and merchandise production. • Chelsea FC: Chelsea's global reach is bolstered by its success in domestic and international competitions, driving merchandise sales and fan engagement. • Premier League: As one of the most-watched football leagues worldwide, the Premier League capitalizes on broadcasting rights and global partnerships to enhance its market presence. • Manchester United FC: The club's extensive global fanbase is supported by innovative marketing and merchandise strategies, ensuring sustained revenue growth. • Serie A: Italy's top league is focusing on digital transformation to attract younger audiences and enhance fan experiences. • Liverpool FC: Renowned for its passionate fanbase, Liverpool has successfully integrated technology into its operations, enhancing engagement through digital platforms. • Bundesliga: Germany's premier league emphasizes fan engagement and affordability, driving ticket sales and merchandise growth. • La Liga: La Liga continues to invest in international markets, promoting its clubs and enhancing global visibility. • FIFA: As the sport's governing body, FIFA plays a crucial role in setting regulations and organizing major tournaments that shape the football landscape. These organizations are not only influential in shaping market trends but also in driving innovation and enhancing the overall football experience for fans and players alike. Opportunities and Challenges The football market presents numerous opportunities for growth. Untapped regions, particularly in Asia and Africa, show great potential for expanding football's popularity. Evolving consumer preferences toward experiential offerings, such as virtual reality experiences and personalized merchandise, also provide avenues for innovative product development. However, challenges remain. Regulatory constraints can hinder operational flexibility, while operational inefficiencies may impact profitability. Additionally, talent shortages in key areas such as coaching and sports management can restrict growth potential. Organizations must navigate these challenges by investing in training programs, enhancing operational workflows, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Technological Advancements Technological advancements continue to revolutionize the football market. Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront, providing teams with analytics that can improve player performance and optimize game strategies. Virtual tools enhance fan engagement by offering immersive experiences, allowing fans to interact with their favorite clubs in real-time. IoT-driven systems are transforming stadiums into smart venues, enhancing security, improving fan experiences, and streamlining operations. Blockchain technology is also gaining traction, offering secure ticketing solutions and transparency in merchandise sales. Research Methodology and Insights STATS N DATA employs a robust research methodology to provide accurate insights into the football market. Our approach combines top-down and bottom-up methodologies, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics. 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( MENAFN - The Conversation) In December 1978, Jimmy Carter – who has died aged 100 – outlined his belief that American strategic decisions abroad should be shaped by an adherence to human rights.“Human rights is the soul of our foreign policy ... because human rights is the soul of our sense of nationhood.” In the sphere of foreign affairs, Jimmy Carter's one term as US president (1977-1981) had some notable achievements. The most significant was the 1978 Camp David accords . Carter, Israeli prime Minister Menachem Begin, and Egyptian president Anwar Sadat signed an agreement that saw Begin agree to relinquish the entire Sinai Peninsula, captured by Israel in the 1967 six-day war, in exchange for peace and full diplomatic relations with Egypt. This exemplified Carter's belief in the power of American diplomacy and why US presidents should courageously assume the difficult task of peace-making . Twenty-five years later, and against the backdrop of the build-up to the second Gulf war, Carter was recognised for his role in the accords and awarded the 2002 Nobel peace prize. The Nobel committee said that while President George W. Bush was planning an invasion of Iraq:“former President Jimmy Carter was awarded the Peace Prize for undertaking peace negotiations, campaigning for human rights, and working for social welfare”. They added that the prize was in recognition of“his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development”. On leaving office in January 1981, Carter sought to use his status as a former president to engage in the issues and causes that mattered to him most. He established the Carter Center to pursue his own course of personal diplomacy. Starting in 1982, the centre has monitored more than 110 elections in 39 countries. Ahead of the 2020 US presidential election and as then president Donald Trump on refused to commit to a peaceful transition should he lose, the Carter Center took the extraordinary step of designating the US as a “backsliding” democracy . Carter, a devout Christian, maximised his personal relationships with former world leaders to promote democracy and human rights, support scientific work on eliminating diseases, and to mediate where possible to prevent conflict. His activism was not always appreciated by some of his White House successors, both Republican and Democrat. Randall Balmer , professor of religion at Dartmouth College, said that the former president's personal brand of diplomacy could often complicate and even contradict contemporary US diplomatic initiatives. Carter was a member of The Elders , an independent group of global leaders working on peace promotion, social justice, climate change and global human rights. During his years of active membership Carter dedicated significant energy to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict , visiting the region on a number of occasions to support the Elders' work. In the early 1990s the former president became involved in mediation work between the US State Department and several rogue states including North Korea and Libya. In 1994, Carter supported the US government's diplomatic efforts to resolve an increasingly tense nuclear weapons' situation with North Korean leader Kim Il Sung. Carter met with Kim in June 1994, becoming the first former US president to visit the country. The trip laid the groundwork for an eventual bilateral deal between North Korea and the US. The agreement saw North Korea pledge to freeze its plutonium weapons programme, while the US agreed to offer aid. Carter continued to weigh-in on contemporary geopolitical events well into his 90s. He was openly critical when Trump announced in May 2018 that he was withdrawing the US from the Iran nuclear agreement , which had been negotiated by the Obama administration in 2015. He called Trump's move a “serious mistake” . Carter felt that an international agreement made by an American president needed to be binding on all their successors and that by walking away from the Iran deal the US was signalling a“message to North Korea that if the United States signs an agreement, it may or may not be honored”. One of Carter's major accomplishments since leaving office was his centre's work in health care, and specifically the eradication of Guinea-worm disease. This is a parasitic infection caused by drinking contaminated water. The consequences of the illness , while not fatal, can incapacitate the sufferer and lead to permanent disability. The Carter Center committed to training over 100,000 village-based health care workers, invested in education programmes and provided water filters to protect people from swallowing the parasite. The results have been highly successful. According to the centre:“incidences of Guinea-worm disease have been reduced from an estimated 3.5 million in 1986 to 13 in 2023 , with the disease being eliminated in 17 countries”. Jimmy Carter's commitment to human rights never went away and his concept of a human-rights focused foreign policy has become permanently encoded in the global conversation . The former president's work brought him international acclaim, and illustrated why the nation's leaders should reject short-sighted calculations that risk the US being complicit in human rights violations . MENAFN29122024000199003603ID1109040022 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. 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