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Eurosport acquire broadcast rights for Club World Cup in 2013 and 2014 in 36 European countries

The pay-TV channel Eurosport have acquired the broadcasting rights in 36 European countries, for the FIFA Club World Cup in 2013 (11 to 21/12/2013) and in 2014 (10 to 20/12/2014), the company announced, on the 14/11/2013.Both editions of the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Authorities
• Article # 11745
• Published on 15/11/13 at 17:30
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Serie A: IMG applies for role of media consultant and offers €3 billion for TV rights from 2015-2018

The marketing and media rights agency, IMG Media, have applied for the role of media consultant from 2015, of the LNPA (Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie A), the national professional league that runs Serie A. They have also offered €3 billion for the TV rights of the Italian first division…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 11733
• Published on 15/11/13 at 17:00
FIFPro "deeply concerned about Belounis’ precarious situation", footballer held in Qatar

FIFPro (International Federation of Professional Footballers) said they were "deeply concerned about (Zahir) Belounis’ precarious situation ... who has been repeatedly denied an exit visa until he agrees to drop legal proceedings against his former club, Al-Jaish, over a claim of almost two years…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 11723
• Published on 15/11/13 at 15:00
©  Real Madrid
La Liga: Saudi Telecom Company extend partnership with Real Madrid until 2018

The Saudi Telecom Company (STC) have extended their partnership with Real Madrid (La Liga BBVA, ESP) the club announced, on the 11/11/2013. Having supported the club since 2009, STC and Real are now linked until the end of the 2017-18 season.STC are the official telecommunications partner of the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 11740
• Published on 15/11/13 at 14:30
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England: iPro drinks buy naming rights to Derby County's stadium for €800,000 per year

Energy drinks company iPro have bought the naming rights for Derby County's (Championship, English 2nd division) stadium for €800,000 per year, for the next 10 years, the club announced on the 13/11/2013.The 33,000 seat stadium, which is owned by the club, will replace the current name of Pride…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 11730
• Published on 15/11/13 at 14:00
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Borussia Dortmund: turnover of €59.5 million, up 15% in the first quarter of 2013-14

Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga, GER) recorded a turnover of €59.5 million in the first quarter of 2013-14 (from 01/07 to 30/09/2013), up 15% in one year (€52 million), announced the club, on the 13/11/2013.All areas of revenue have increased, particularly merchandising (€15.4 million, +31.6%) and…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 11721
• Published on 15/11/13 at 12:00
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Neymar becomes global ambassador for instant messaging application WeChat

Brazil and FC Barcelona (La Liga, ESP) striker Neymar has become the official ambassador for the instant mobile messaging application WeChat, announced Tencent Holdings, developer of the service, on the 12/11/2013.WeChat offers free voice and written communication. Users can also share photos…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 11719
• Published on 15/11/13 at 11:25
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England: Ritchie Humphreys installed as president of Professional Footballers Association

Ritchie Humphreys has been officially installed as president of the PFA (Professional Footballers Association) during the association's AGM in Manchester, on the 13/11/2013. He succeeds Clarke Carlisle, who was in office since 2010.Ritchie Humphreys, former Chesterfield FC (English 4th Division…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 11704
• Published on 14/11/13 at 19:20
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Bayern Munich announce record turnover of €432.8 million for 2012-13, up 16%

FC Bayern Munich AG, the holding company that owns Bayern Munich (Bundesliga, GER) and the Allianz Arena, the Bavarian club's stadium, have achieved a record turnover of €432.8 million for the 2012-13 season, the club said during their general meeting on the 13/11/2013. This is the first time that…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Merchandising - Licensing, …
• Article # 11699
• Published on 14/11/13 at 19:05
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Bundesliga: Deutsche Telekom to connect the Allianz Arena in Munich

The German telecommunications group Deutsche Telekom will equip the Allianz Arena in Munich (71,000 seats) with a high-speed Wi-Fi solution for their fans, announced Bayern Munich, who own the stadium, on the 11/11/2013.Deutsche Telekom will equip the stadium with an LTE (Long Term Evolution…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital, Stadiums, …
• Article # 11689
• Published on 14/11/13 at 18:00