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©  FIGC

Italy: Federation softens sanctions for racism and regional discrimination

The FIGC (Italian Football Federation) has modified the rule on bans and stadium closures for racism and territorial discrimination, 16/10/2013. They will now consider, depending on the case, suspended sentences: the disciplinary body may provide that a sanction automatically apply if the same…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Legal, …
• Article # 10885
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Euro 2016: "The Stade Velodrome will be wonderful when it is finished" (Michel Platini, UEFA)

"The Stade Velodrome is really beautiful, especially with this wonderful roof that I have rarely seen in other stadiums. Congratulations to the city of Marseille. It will be beautiful when it is finished," said Michel Platini, president of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), during the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 10890
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©  D.R.

Sportel Monaco 2013: social networks, multi-screens and new distribution formats discussed

Interaction with social networks, the opportunities offered by the growing number of "mobile" screens and new distribution formats such as "Ultra HD" were the main topics discussed at Sportel, the international sports audiovisual convention, held in Monaco from the 14 to the 17/10/2013."What is…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital
• Article # 10873
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Puma breaks its partnership with South African Federation for ethical reasons

The German sporting goods company Puma has terminated its sponsorship with SAFA (South African Federation of Football), on the 17/10/2013. The decision was taken after allegations of match-fixing against the Federation. FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) showed "conclusively…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 10877
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©  D.R.

Brazil : Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo to resign in December 2013, six months before the World Cup

Aldo Rebelo, the Brazilian Sports minister, has announced that he will resign, in order to run for the post of governor of Sao Paulo in October 2014, on the 16/10/2013. "I think it will be in early December 2013, when the stadium mission has been completed" (as was agreed with FIFA), he said.Among…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 10876
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©  Stade de France

SportFive, official agency for hospitality services at the Stade de France until 2015

SportFive, management agency of sports marketing and media rights, and a subsidiary of Lagardère Unlimited, has renewed its partnership with the Stade de France Consortium to sell hospitality packages in the stadium, until December 2015, 16/10/2013.SportFive have been associated with the Stade de…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Ticketing, Stadiums, …
• Article # 10869
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Premier League: Manchester United trophy tour in 24 countries from the 30/10/2013

Premier League champions Manchester United launched the "United Trophy Tour" on the 30/10/2013, which will see the trophy pass through 31 cities in 24 countries to celebrate the victory of the club during the 2012/13 season, the English club announced, on the 16/10/2013.During the five month tour…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 10864
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©  FIFA

FIFA rankings: Spain remain first, Switzerland up to 7th and to be seeded in World Cup 2014

Spain retain top spot in the monthly rankings released by FIFA on the 17/10/2013. They stay above Germany and Argentina, who have swapped places in the standings, compared to September 2013. Switzerland and England have both moved up seven places to enter the top 10. Switzerland's move to seventh…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 10861
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©  D.R.

Twitter chooses the New York Stock Exchange for its IPO, scheduled for the 15/11/2013

The microblogging network Twitter has chosen to be listed on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange), the company announced, on the 15/10/2013. Its IPO is expected by the 15/11/2013.The social network, founded in San Francisco in 2006, has chosen the NYSE rather than NASDAQ (National Association of…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Finance, …
• Article # 10856
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