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Qatar 2022: the organising committee to "ensure the rights of workers"

"The companies that build facilities for the 2022 World Cup will be obliged to ensure the rights of workers," announced the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee, on the 18/11/2013, in response to the publication by Amnesty International of a report denouncing "an alarming level of exploitation" of migrant…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 11846
• Published on 19/11/13 at 18:37
©  D.R.
Media rights agency Kentaro recapitalise their Swiss office for €27 million

Kentaro AG, the Swiss division of media and marketing rights agency Kentaro, have undertaken a recapitalisation of €27 million, said Philipp Grothe, CEO and co-founder of the agency, on the 14/11/2013."The company has recapitalised and the outcome is a very positive one for us. We are now on a…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 11844
• Published on 19/11/13 at 17:12
MLS: New York City FC appoint three vice-presidents (partnerships, finance, and ticketing)

New York City FC have named Doug Fillis, Josh Neier, and Mike Quarino as senior vice president of partnerships, vice president of finance and vice president of ticket sales and fan services respectively, the future MLS (Major League Soccer) club announced, on the 12/11/2013. The three leaders join…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 11841
• Published on 19/11/13 at 16:42
Aspire4Sport, trade show dedicated to sport and the sports industry in Doha (Qatar)

What are the current issues in stadium architecture, design, construction and operation? What expertise and know-how can help host cities to produce major, successful and sustainable events? These are the two main topics discussed at the "Aspire4Sport" trade show held from the 16 to 19/11/2013 at…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Stadiums, …
• Article # 11869
• Published on 19/11/13 at 16:00
©  QFA
Shell Oil become sponsor of the Qatar Football Association until 2016-17

Shell, the British and Dutch oil company have become a partner of the QFA (Qatar Football Association), through its subsidiary Qatar Shell, the company announced, on the 18/11/2013. Both parties are bound to the end of the 2016-17 season. The partnership was unveiled at the Aspire4Sport congress…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 11839
• Published on 19/11/13 at 15:55
©  FC Barcelona
La Liga: FC Barcelona launch mobile video game "FCB Time Rush"

FC Barcelona (La Liga, ESP) have launched a mobile video game called "FCB Time Rush", on the 14/11/2013. The game is available on mobile phones and tablets equipped with iOS operating systems and will soon be available on Android. The application can be downloaded for €1.79.The game allows users…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 11804
• Published on 18/11/13 at 19:20
©  AS Roma
Serie A: "For Christmas, we will have a shirt sponsor" (James Pallotta, president of AS Roma)

"We have serious investors willing to help us. For Christmas, we will have a shirt sponsor," said James Pallotta, the American president AS Roma (Serie A), on the 17/11/2013.The club's charity foundation "Roma Cares" has been displayed on the front of their shirts since the beginning of the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 11807
• Published on 18/11/13 at 18:38
©  UEFA
Philippines: after the typhoon, UEFA postpone several TV rights tenders

The bidding for the broadcast rights in the Philippines, for the qualifiers and finals of Euro 2016 (France), and the European qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, has been deferred to a later date, indicated UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), on the 14/11/2013.The call for…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Authorities
• Article # 11796
• Published on 18/11/13 at 17:25
Inter: new president Erick Thohir meets mayor of Milan to discuss stadium project

Indonesian businessman Erick Thohir, who was named the new president of Inter Milan (Serie A) on the 15/11/2013, met with the mayor of Milan, Giuliano Pisapia, on the 16/11/2013, to discuss in particular the construction of a new stadium on the outskirts of the city (36 hectares would be available…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Authorities
• Article # 11789
• Published on 18/11/13 at 16:04
©  Warrior
Thomas Ince (Blackpool FC) in promotional video for Warrior's new "Superheat" boots

Warrior, the American sports equipment manufacturer, have launched a new range of football boots called "Superheat", on the 14/11/2013. Touted as the competitor to Nike's Mercurial Vapor, the Adidas F50, and Puma's evoSPEED, the "Superheat" range will be available from the 05/12/2013.To promote…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 11787
• Published on 18/11/13 at 13:34