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Qatar 2022: Vinci wins contract to build Doha underground line

On the 05/06/2013, Qatar Rail announced that French company BTP Vinci have won the contract to build one of four planned underground lines in Dohar, capital of Qatar, that will link several of the stadiums being built for the 2022 World Cup. Vinci, Impreglio (Italy) and PORR Bau (Austria) are the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Stadiums, Authorities
• Article # 6349
• Published on 07/06/13 at 13:25
Goal line technology: Dutch Federation (KNVB) opt for Hawk-Eye

On the 06/06/2013, it was announced that the KNVB (Dutch Football Association) have chosen British company Hawk-Eye to provide a trial of their goal line technology for the KNVB Cup during the 2013/14 and 2014/15 seasons.The system will be used in the advanced stages of the competition, including…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Digital
• Article # 6339
• Published on 07/06/13 at 11:37
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Sport1 acquire German TV rights to French leagues and cup until 2014/15

On the 05/06/2013, German TV channel Sport1 announced that they have acquired the German broadcasting rights for Ligue 1, Ligue 2 and the Coupe de France from rights agency MP & Silva. In addition to French competitions, Sport1 have also obtained the rights to the Italian Serie A, the Brazilian…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital
• Article # 6338
• Published on 07/06/13 at 10:18
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"We must stop attacking Monaco" (Olivier Sadran, Toulouse FC)

On the 06/06/2013, Olivier Sadran, president of Toulouse FC (10th in Ligue 1 in 2012/13) told the press conference at the presentation of the 2013/14 season that "we must stop attacking Monaco, the club will bring a lot to French football"."Monaco have played in French leagues for 80 years and it…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 6335
• Published on 07/06/13 at 09:08
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"Euro 2016 construction work is limiting Ligue 1 attendances" (W. Devauchelle, Kurt Salmon)

"If average attendances in Ligue 1 don't exceed 20,000, this is partly due to the work related to the organisation of Euro 2016," Wulfran Devauchelle, consultant at Kurt Salmon told NTF on 06/06/2013. He commented on the crowds of the 2012/13 season and believes "it is likely that the level of…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 6342
• Published on 06/06/13 at 19:04
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Franck Ribery extends Bayern Munich contract until 2017

On the 06/06/2013, Bayern Munich announced that French international Franck Ribery has extended his contract with the Bavarian club by two seasons.The attacking midfielder, who arrived in Munich in 2007 from Olympique de Marseille, will now stay with Bayern until 30/06/2017. In 2012/13, Franck…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Transfer Market
• Article # 6305
• Published on 06/06/13 at 16:28
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MSV Duisburg to appeal ban stopping them from participating in the 2013/14 2.Bundesliga

MSV Duisburg will appeal the decision of the DFL's (Deutscher Fussball Liga) Licensing Committee, to not allow them to participate in the 2.Bundesliga (German Second Division) in 2013/14 due to insufficient funds. The club has received the decision in writing and can now prepare their appeal to…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 6308
• Published on 06/06/13 at 13:55
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Toulouse FC: "Youth academy and transfers are at the heart of our business model" (JF Soucasse)

Toulouse FC are reducing their budget by 7.6%, from €35.4m to €32.7m. "We are a low cost setup and our business model is based on the exploitation of our training centre as well as our management of transfers," Jean-François Soucasse, CEO of Toulouse FC told NTF on the 06/06/2013. Soucasse also…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 6284
• Published on 06/06/13 at 13:17
Fox Sports acquire U.S. and Caribbean rights to Euro and World Cup qualifiers (2014-2018)

On 04/06/2013, David Nathanson, executive vice president of Fox Soccer announced that the Fox Sports Media Group had acquired the broadcasting rights for the Euro 2016 and World Cup 2018 qualifiers.Having negotiated with CAA Eleven, the UEFA-appointed marketing agency, the US rights are exclusive…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Authorities, Agencies
• Article # 6309
• Published on 06/06/13 at 12:52
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Puma: Andy Koehler appointed Director of Operations

On 01/06/2013, Andy Koehler, 56, was named director of operations at the German brand Puma. He replaces Klaus Bauer, who had left the company in December 2012 for personal reasons. Andy Koehler was formerly CEO of Adidas Hong Kong and responsible for the Adidas Group's sourcing of since 2008. He…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, …
• Article # 6314
• Published on 06/06/13 at 11:54