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Premier League: "Chevrolet and Manchester United deal was a no-brainer" (Joel Ewanick)

"The partnership between Chevrolet and Manchester United was obvious and did not require much thought," said Joel Ewanick, the former marketing director of General Motors, which owns Chevrolet group, on the 16/10/2013. Joel Ewanick worked directly on the signing of a partnership between the…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 10913
• Published on 18/10/13 at 17:03

Manchester City announce turnover close to Bayern Munich for 2012/13

"Next year Manchester will have two of the top five clubs in terms of worldwide revenues (for the fiscal year 2012/13). We're catching up with Bayern Munich (Bundesliga, GER)" said Tom Glick, CEO of Manchester City (Premier League, ENG) on the 17/10/2013.Manchester City were ranked seventh in the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 10901
• Published on 18/10/13 at 15:34

Italy: Federation softens sanctions for racism and regional discrimination

The FIGC (Italian Football Federation) has modified the rule on bans and stadium closures for racism and territorial discrimination, 16/10/2013. They will now consider, depending on the case, suspended sentences: the disciplinary body may provide that a sanction automatically apply if the same…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Legal, …
• Article # 10885
• Published on 18/10/13 at 13:45

Euro 2016: "The Stade Velodrome will be wonderful when it is finished" (Michel Platini, UEFA)

"The Stade Velodrome is really beautiful, especially with this wonderful roof that I have rarely seen in other stadiums. Congratulations to the city of Marseille. It will be beautiful when it is finished," said Michel Platini, president of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), during the…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 10890
• Published on 18/10/13 at 13:02

Sportel Monaco 2013: social networks, multi-screens and new distribution formats discussed

Interaction with social networks, the opportunities offered by the growing number of "mobile" screens and new distribution formats such as "Ultra HD" were the main topics discussed at Sportel, the international sports audiovisual convention, held in Monaco from the 14 to the 17/10/2013."What is…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital
• Article # 10873
• Published on 18/10/13 at 12:25

Puma breaks its partnership with South African Federation for ethical reasons

The German sporting goods company Puma has terminated its sponsorship with SAFA (South African Federation of Football), on the 17/10/2013. The decision was taken after allegations of match-fixing against the Federation. FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) showed "conclusively…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 10877
• Published on 18/10/13 at 10:12

Brazil : Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo to resign in December 2013, six months before the World Cup

Aldo Rebelo, the Brazilian Sports minister, has announced that he will resign, in order to run for the post of governor of Sao Paulo in October 2014, on the 16/10/2013. "I think it will be in early December 2013, when the stadium mission has been completed" (as was agreed with FIFA), he said.Among…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 10876
• Published on 17/10/13 at 19:30

SportFive, official agency for hospitality services at the Stade de France until 2015

SportFive, management agency of sports marketing and media rights, and a subsidiary of Lagardère Unlimited, has renewed its partnership with the Stade de France Consortium to sell hospitality packages in the stadium, until December 2015, 16/10/2013.SportFive have been associated with the Stade de…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Ticketing, Stadiums, …
• Article # 10869
• Published on 17/10/13 at 18:59

AS Monaco : Konstantin Zyryanov resigns as general manager

Konstantin Zyryanov has resigned as general manager of AS Monaco (Ligue 1), the club announced on the 15/10/2013. The Russian, in office since March 2013, was tasked to develop the commercial structure of the club. He has been replaced by Vadim Vasilyev who now serves as vice president and…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 10868
• Published on 17/10/13 at 18:25

Premier League: Manchester United trophy tour in 24 countries from the 30/10/2013

Premier League champions Manchester United launched the "United Trophy Tour" on the 30/10/2013, which will see the trophy pass through 31 cities in 24 countries to celebrate the victory of the club during the 2012/13 season, the English club announced, on the 16/10/2013.During the five month tour…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 10864
• Published on 17/10/13 at 17:59