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China: the most attractive country in which to hold a major sporting event, according to Sportcal

China is the most attractive country in which to hold a major sporting event, according to a ranking created by Sportcal via the GSI (Global Sports Impact) project, published on 28/05/2013. China retain the top spot which it has held since the first edition of this ranking in 2012. Canada and…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing, Agencies, …
• Article # 6469
• Published on 28/05/13 at 16:16

Crystal Palace hit the £120m Premier League jackpot

On 27/05/2013 Crystal Palace beat Watford 1-0 in the Championship play-off final to win a place in the Premier League and a jackpot worth up to £120m (€140m). The London club is guaranteed at least £63m (€73.6m) in TV rights revenue next season. Even if the club are relegated back to the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance
• Article # 5917
• Published on 28/05/13 at 15:37

Parc des Princes: a virtual tour with Google Street View

Internet users will soon be able to go on virtual tours of the Parc des Princes. At the Paris Saint-Germain vs Brest fixture on the 18/05/2013, Google collected images before, during and after the match. Thanks to Google's free 'Street View' application, users will be able to experience the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Digital
• Article # 5934
• Published on 28/05/13 at 14:30

2013-14 Ligue 1 official balls: Adidas for L1, Uhlsport for L2

Adidas and the Professional Football League (LFP) presented the new ball for the Ligue 1 2013-14 season on the 27/05/2013. Another German supplier, Uhlsport, three days earlier presented the official ball for Ligue 2, which will also be used in the League Cup.It is Adidas' second year supplying…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Authorities
• Article # 12209
• Published on 27/05/13 at 18:17

Play-off final: Watford vs Crystal Palace, a match worth £120m (€140m)

On 27/05/2013, Crystal Palace and Watford will go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium for a place in the Premier League and a jackpot worth up to £120m (€140m).The winning side is guaranteed at least £63m (€73.6m), the sum allocated to last place in the Premier League under new TV rights contracts…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance
• Article # 5877
• Published on 27/05/13 at 14:35

Champions League Final: 5.9 million viewers in France

The Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund (2-1) on 25/05/2013 at Wembley (London), received 5.9 million viewers in France, where the match was broadcast jointly by TF1 and Canal +. 4.9 million viewers (19.5% audience share) watched the final on TF1 and 1.4 million for…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies
• Article # 5937
• Published on 27/05/13 at 14:22

Bayern Munich: a new multimedia platform before the start of the 2013-14 season

On the 23/05/2013, it was announced that German internet agency BTD Newmedia has won the contract launched by Bayern Munich to update and improve the club's multimedia platform by the start of the 2013/14 season. The contract covers a complete overhaul and subsequent operation of the club's…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Sponsors - Partners, Digital
• Article # 5882
• Published on 27/05/13 at 13:20

UEFA: Gibraltar becomes a full member

On 24/05/2013, Gibraltar were named the 54^th member of UEFA after their nomination was accepted at the 37^th congress of the organisation in London. The British overseas territory, located directly under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom, has a population of 29,244 (2010).

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 5866
• Published on 24/05/13 at 16:51

TV rights: €1.13bn for the 20 Premier League clubs in 2012-13

On the 21/05/2013, it was announced by the Premier League that the total broadcasting rights paid to the 20 Premier League clubs amounts to €1.13bn. Manchester United, champions of England, are the club that collects the most with €70.9m. They beat Manchester City who receive €67.8m and Arsenal…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Clubs, Agencies
• Article # 5952
• Published on 22/05/13 at 19:03

Manchester City establish twentieth Major League Soccer franchise in New York

On the 21/05/2013, the MLS (Major League Soccer) announced that Manchester City (ENG, Premier League) have joined forces with the New York Yankees (USA, Major League Baseball) to create the 20^th football franchise in the American league.The English club becomes the majority shareholder of New York…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Sporting Goods & Brands
• Article # 6243
• Published on 22/05/13 at 13:38