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Champions League: Swedish group MTG prolongs broadcasting rights in Scandinavia until 2018

Swedish broadcaster MTG (Modern Times Group) has acquired the Champions League broadcasting rights in Sweden, Norway and Denmark, for the period 2015-2018, the company announced on the 31/10/2013.MTG has held the regions TV rights for the tournament since its first edition (1992-93 season), and…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies
• Article # 11341
• Published on 31/10/13 at 19:45
Media: Thomas Henkel is new director of strategic development for Sky Deutschland

Thomas Henkel has become director of strategic development for pay-TV group Sky Deutschland from the 01/11/2013. He replaces Oliver Lewis, and will work in collaboration with Steven Tomsic, chief financial officer of Sky Deutschland.In his new role, Thomas Henkel will strengthen the core business…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Legal, …
• Article # 11340
• Published on 31/10/13 at 19:20
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England: Input Media extends its production contract with the FA until 2018

British television production company Input Media has extended its collaboration with the FA (Football Association of England), until the end of the 2017-18 season, the company announced on the 28/10/2013.Input Media will continue to produce and distribute images of England's international games…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Authorities
• Article # 11332
• Published on 31/10/13 at 19:03
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Media : RTL waives right to broadcast 2014 World Cup in Germany

German pay-TV group RTL have decided not to acquire broadcast rights in Germany for the 2014 World Cup, the company said on the 29/10/2013.The rights to broadcast the entire competition are held by the public broadcasters ARD and ZDF, who are still currently negotiating the number of matches that…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies
• Article # 11317
• Published on 31/10/13 at 16:30
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Brazil 2014 : qualified teams have 83 training camps to choose from

The LOC (Local Organising Committee) of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil (12/06 to 13/07/2014) presented the final directory of international training camps, on the 29/10/2013.The directory outlines the details and technical information about the 83 training camps reserved for the 32 contesting teams…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 11329
• Published on 31/10/13 at 16:25
CSKA Moscow: UEFA orders partial closure of stadium for racist behavior

The Disciplinary Committee of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) has ordered the partial closure of the Arena Khimki, for CSKA Moscow's next home game, on the 30/10/2013. The sector D of the stadium will be closed for the match against Bayern Munich, on the 27/11/2013 (match-day 5 of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 11312
• Published on 31/10/13 at 11:35
Champions League: Heineken extends partnership for three seasons, until 2018

The Dutch brewer Heineken has extended its partnership with the Champions League for three seasons, on the 30/10/2013.Heineken have been a partner of the competition organised by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) since the 2004/05 season, but they have been linked to the European…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 11309
• Published on 31/10/13 at 11:03
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Brazil: American brand Gatorade becomes Fluminense's partner

The U.S. energy drink Gatorade has become a sponsor of Fluminense (Brazil), announced the Rio de Janeiro based club, on the 29/10/2013.Gatorade will have LED and on-pitch visibility at the Maracana stadium (78,000 seats) and will also feature in the club's media communications. The company will…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 11308
• Published on 31/10/13 at 10:23
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Udinese: Decorator becomes shirt sponsor for a game, thanks to competition launched by Dacia

"Michael Nino, Painter". A young artisan painter and decorator from Friuli, Michael Nino, 26, had his name printed on the central area of the Udinese (Serie A) shirt during their match against AS Roma (0-1,match-day 9, Serie A) 27/10/2013, following a competition launched by the car brand Dacia…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 11209
• Published on 30/10/13 at 19:54
Tanzania: Jamal Malinzi elected president of the Federation

Jamal Malinzi was elected president of the TFF (Tanzania Football Federation) by the General Assembly of the Federation, on the 27/10/2013, for a term of four years, until 2017.He obtained 73 votes against 53 for outgoing vice-president Athumani Nyamlani. He replaces Leodegar Tenga, who had been…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 11301
• Published on 30/10/13 at 19:50