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Confederations Cup: Budweiser launch Man of the Match award

Budweiser, the official beer sponsor of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 (15 to 30/06/2013) and the 2014 World Cup (12/06/2014 to 13/07/2014), both held in Brazil, have launched their Man of the Match initiative.At the start of the second half of each match, fans can vote for their man of the…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 6779
• Published on 17/06/13 at 18:34

Edward Delaney named executive vice-president of Fox Sports Media

Edward Delaney was appointed executive vice-president of Fox Sports Media on 12/06/2013. The American reports directly to Fox Sports co-presidents & COOs, Randy Freer and Eric Shanks.This post has been created especially for the launch of the sports channel "Fox Sports 1", scheduled for…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies
• Article # 6735
• Published on 17/06/13 at 15:14

International Board authorises men to wear turbans in Canada

IFAB (International Football Association Board), FIFA's rule-making body, decided on the 13/06/2013, ""to allow male players in Canada to wear head covers" during matches. This decision extends the original ruling made on 02/10/2012 to allow female players to wear certain religious headwear. FIFA…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 6727
• Published on 17/06/13 at 13:41

Euro 2020: Dutch Football Federation support Rotterdam new stadium plans

The KNVB (Dutch Football Federation) have announced that they officially support the proposed new stadium in Rotterdam on 14/06/2013. The future stadium will replace the De Kuip stadium (51,000 seats), currently used by Feyenoord, and could be used as part of the Euro 2020. Local authorities "are…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 6721
• Published on 17/06/13 at 12:10

Naming: INEA acquire naming rights to Lech Poznan's stadium

Polish telecommunications firm INEA acquired the naming rights to Lech Poznan's stadium on 14/06/2013. The agreement lasts five years and will expire at the end of the 2017/18 season.The deal was struck with the club and Marcelin Management, who operate the stadium. The city of Poznan is the…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 6705
• Published on 17/06/13 at 11:17

Adidas to be Osasuna supplier until 2016/17

Spanish team Club Atletico Osasuna (16^th in La Liga in 2012/13) have signed a deal with Adidas on the 14/06/2013, who will be their new kit supplier until the end of the 2016/17 season. The German brand replaces Spanish company Astore who have held a contract with the club since 2009/10. The 4…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands
• Article # 6699
• Published on 17/06/13 at 10:36

Arsenal: Sir Chips Keswick appointed chairman as replacement for Peter Hill-Wood

On the 14/06/2013 Arsenal FC (ENG, Premier League) announced that Sir Chips Keswick has been appointed chairman.It follows the decision by Peter Hill-Wood to stand down from the board for health reasons. Mr Hill-Wood, 77, who has been Arsenal chairman since 1982, is recovering after a heart attack…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 6680
• Published on 14/06/13 at 21:15

Naming: FSV Frankfurt extend contract with Frankfurter Volksbank

FSV Frankfurt (4^th 2.Bundesliga, 2012/13) have extended their naming contract with the German Frankfurter Volksbank by three years, the club announced on 13/06/2013. The agreement runs until the end of the 2015/16 season, for an annual sum of €550k. Frankfurter Volksbank has held the naming rights…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 6764
• Published on 14/06/13 at 18:40

Sponsoring: Birmingham City FC announce sponsorship deal with Nicolites (electronic cigarettes),

Nicolites, a brand of electronic cigarettes have been unveiled as Birmingham City FC's main shirt sponsor for the 2013/14 season, the club announced on the 13/06/2013. The company replace the EZE Group who were the 2012/13 sponsors.Along with this deal, Nicolites will allow Birmingham City's…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs
• Article # 6791
• Published on 14/06/13 at 18:22

Philippe Diallo elected president of CoSMoS

Philippe Diallo has been elected president of CoSMoS (Conseil Social du Mouvement Sportif) by the authority's national council on 13/06/2013. The election follows the collective resignation of the national office. CoSMoS is an organisation created by the CNOSF (Comité National Olympique et Sportif…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 6761
• Published on 14/06/13 at 16:00