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TV rights: Real and Barcelona fined for breaking Spanish competition rules

Real Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla (La Liga, the Spanish first division), Racing Santander (Secunda B, 3rd division) and the Spanish broadcaster Mediapro, were all ordered by the CNMC (Spain's National Markets and Competition Commission) to pay a total of €15 million in fines for non compliance with…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 12297
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©  Adidas

Brazil 2014: Adidas launch official ball and offer one to each Brazilian born on the 03/12/2013

Sportswear manufacturer Adidas are giving away the official ball of the 2014 World Cup (12/06 - 13/07/2014) to every child born in Brazil on the 12/03/2013, to coincide with the presentation of their official "Brazuca" ball in Rio de Janeiro, said the German company, on the 29/11/2013.Upon…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 12287
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Fox International Channels: two new vice presidents in Asia-Pacific and Middle East

Rahul Sood and Helena Choe have been respectively appointed Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Commercial, and Vice President of Syndication (content sold to several broadcasters) of FIC (Fox International Channels), announced the pay-TV group, on the the 30/11/2013. Helena Choe took office on…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Finance
• Article # 12265
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©  D.R.

Spain: ownership of players by third parties a solution to clubs debt - Javier Tebas

"Atletico Madrid must pay €17 million each year to a bank. This is nearly enough money to pay for Cristiano Ronaldo’s new contract. We must look for a solution so that clubs have an alternative, do not have to pay this interest," said Javier Tebas, president of Spain's LFP (professional football…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 12262
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©  FIFA

FIFA launch official app for smartphones and tablets

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) announced the launch of their official app, on the 27/11/2013. The app, which is available for free on iOS and Android, can follow live results in 85 leagues throughout the world, via the "World Match Centre". Users can personalise their…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 12253
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26 Austrian players questioned by police as part of investigation into match-fixing

26 Austrian players, current and former, were questioned by police about suspicions of match-fixing in the Austrian championships on the 28/11/2013. 17 matches are concerned, say the authorities.Among the players questioned, three are from the club SV Grödig (Austrian Bundesliga, 1st division)…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 12241
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©  Englishtown

Englishtown language school to partner Brazilian Confederation until 2018

The language school, Englishtown, has become a partner of the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation), announced the governing body, on the 28/11/2013. The company becomes an official partner of the Confederation until November 2018.The value of the contract is estimated at €3.1 million per season…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 12243
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©  Hellas Vérone

Serie A: Franklin & Marshall become Verona shirt sponsor for 2013-14

The Italian clothing brand, Franklin & Marshall, have become the main shirt sponsor of Verona (Serie A) the club announced, on the 29/11/2013.The club have been looking for a main shirt sponsor since the beginning of the 2013-14 season. In the meantime, and in place of a new sponsor, Verona's…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 12236
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