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Austria: seven "ambitious goals" of Michael Krammer, new president of Rapid Vienna

Michael Krammer has been elected president of Rapid Vienna (Bundesliga, Austria) at the annual general meeting of the club, on the 18/11/2013. The only candidate, he replaces Rudolf Edlinger, in office since 2001, who chose not to stand and instead retire.The new president of the Austrian club…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 12003
• Published on 25/11/13 at 18:00

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari becomes Gillette ambassador

The coach of the Brazil national team, Luiz Felipe Scolari, has become the ambassador to American razor company Gillette for the 2013-14 season, on the 21/11/2013.Luiz Felipe Scolari, who won the World Cup in 2002 with Brazil, and who has been in charge of the national team for the second time…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 12010
• Published on 25/11/13 at 15:00

Portugal: museum dedicated to Cristiano Ronaldo will open its doors in Funchal, his hometown

The Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo (108 caps, 44 goals) will soon have a museum dedicated to him, announced the Portuguese daily Diario de Noticias, on the 19/11/2013. The space, created in Funchal, capital of Madeira island and birthplace of the player, will open in late 2013 or early…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 12007
• Published on 25/11/13 at 14:15

Puma: Yaya Touré (Manchester City) presents the new Puma King boot, 24/11/2013

Sportswear company Puma unveiled their latest version of the Puma King boot, on the 21/11/2013. The model was worn by the Manchester City Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure during the Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur on the 24/11/2013 (6-0 to Man City).Puma King (black, blue and white…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 11997
• Published on 25/11/13 at 13:40

Premier League: Banif Bank (Malta) to partner with Manchester United until 2016-17

Maltese company Banif Bank have become partners with Manchester United (Premier League) for four years, the club announced on the 22/11/2013. Both parties are bound until the end of the 2016-17 season.The partnership will allow Banif Bank to market co-branded credit cards in Malta. The company…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 11984
• Published on 25/11/13 at 11:10

PSG: "QTA have associated with a permanent media, a global brand based in Paris" (Jean-Claude Blanc)

"For Qatar Tourism Authority, to associate with a club like ours, a permanent media, that beyond being a football club, is a global sports brand based in Paris, seems to be an effective model and promises to be repeated by others in the future," said Jean-Claude Blanc, chief operating officer of…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 11810
• Published on 22/11/13 at 20:03

Austria: Sky Deutschland reverse decision to broadcast Borussia-Bayern game on free-TV

The Bundesliga meeting on match-day 13 between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, on the 23/11/2013, will ultimately not be broadcast free in Austria, by the pay-TV group Sky Deutschland, the leading broadcaster of the Bundesliga in Germany and Austria, and only broadcaster of the game.Sky…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Legal, …
• Article # 11952
• Published on 22/11/13 at 18:30

Falcao becomes ambassador for United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

The Colombia and AS Monaco (Ligue 1) striker Radamel Falcao has been appointed an ambassador of the UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) by Yury Fedotov, executive director of the Office, on the 20/11/2013.Falcao will be involved in the field of drug prevention, support UNODC projects…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 11956
• Published on 22/11/13 at 18:00

FIFA: "Fair working conditions must be introduced quickly in Qatar"

"Fair working conditions must be introduced quickly, consistently and on a sustained basis in Qatar," said FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association). The meeting, at the headquarters of the international body in Zurich (Switzerland), focused on the situation of workers on the…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 11971
• Published on 22/11/13 at 17:59

La Liga: FC Barcelona appoint Albert Montagut as director of communications

Albert Montagut has been appointed director of communications of FC Barcelona, the club announced on the 19/11/2013. The Spanish journalist, who takes over Xavier Martin, in office since December 2011, will aim to improve the image of the club, especially internationally.Albert Montagut previously…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Agencies, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 11945
• Published on 22/11/13 at 17:29