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Media: cable operator Inea to launch Poland’s first TV channel dedicated to a football club

Polish regional cable operator Inea plans to launch a Lech TV channel, featuring Lech Poznan FC (2nd in Poland's 1st division in 2012/13), by November 2013, the Polish press announced on the 11/07/2013. Lech TV will become Poland's first TV channel dedicated to a football club.On air for at least…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 7884
• Published on 16/07/13 at 14:08
Premier League: Cardiff City FC agree sponsorship deal with Welsh tourist board for 2013/14

Cardiff City FC (Championship winners in 2012/13 and promoted to the Premier League for 2013/14) have agreed a one-year sponsorship deal with the Welsh Government's tourist board, worth £110k (€127k).The deal, which will see 'Visit Wales' branding inside and outside the Cardiff City Stadium…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication, Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 7900
• Published on 16/07/13 at 12:50
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Media: Al Jazeera acquires Premier League TV rights in Middle East and North Africa from MP & Silva

Qatar-based network Al Jazeera Sport has bought the exclusive media rights to the Premier League in the Middle East and North Africa for three years starting from August 2013, the company announced on the 15/07/2013.Al Jazeera reached an agreement with TV sports rights agency MP & Silva for access…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital
• Article # 7897
• Published on 16/07/13 at 12:18
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MLS: Marco Di Vaio selected thanks to goals scored by fans on FIFA 13

On the 11/07/2013, Italian striker Marco Di Vaio (MLS Montreal Impact, CAN), was voted by FIFA 13 players, to participate in a match between players from the MLS and Italian team AS Roma. The match was organised by the video game developer Electronic Arts.The "AT&T MLS All-Star Challenge", held…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 7888
• Published on 16/07/13 at 11:32
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Chronotech agrees partnership with AC Milan for the 2013/14 season

AC Milan (3rd in Serie A in 2012/13) have announced a partnership with watch maker Chronotech (Binda Group) for the 2013/14 season, on the 12/07/2013. The agreement was negotiated by the Italian subsidiary of Infront, the Swiss marketing rights agency. The partnership allows Chronotech to display…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 7895
• Published on 16/07/13 at 10:08
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2014 World Cup: Free WiFi connection in 12 Brazilian stadiums

The 12 stadiums being used in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil will all offer spectators free WiFi, according to Sao Paolo newspaper O Estado, on the 12/07/2013. The aim is to avoid 3G and 4G network congestion, in and around the stadiums. The National Union of Telecommunications and Mobile Services…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Digital, Stadiums
• Article # 7876
• Published on 15/07/13 at 18:35
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Portugal: Benfica TV to broadcast SC Farense (2nd division) home games until 2016

Benfica TV, the official TV channel of Lisbon club SL Benfica (2nd in the Liga Zon Sagres in 2012/13), has acquired the rights to broadcast Sporting Clube Farense (10th in the Portuguese 2nd division in 2012/13) matches, on the 12/07/2013.These rights relate to Farense's home league matches over…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs
• Article # 7879
• Published on 15/07/13 at 17:34
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FC Barcelona Museum opens a space dedicated to Lionel Messi

FC Barcelona's Museum has opened a 70-m2 gallery dedicated exclusively to Lionel Messi, on the 12/07/2013. Located in the Camp Nou stadium, the 'Espai Leo Messi' is situated on the first floor. Visitors can see the Messi's four Ballons D’Or (2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012) and two of his Golden Boots*…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 7870
• Published on 15/07/13 at 15:59
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Media: US sports network GolTV acquires 2013 Chelsea’s Asia Tour, TIM Trophy and Uli Hoeness Cup

US dual-language (English and Spanish) sports network GolTV has acquired the exclusive broadcast rights to several pre-season football matches taking place in the summer of 2013, the company announced on the 11/07/2013.The football-dedicated network will cover Chelsea’s (3rd in the Premier League…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs
• Article # 7857
• Published on 15/07/13 at 15:39
UnitedCity Global Sports Summit 2013 in Manchester on the 19 and 20/11/2013

The UnitedCity Global Sports Summit 2013 will take place in Manchester at Old Trafford (Manchester United's stadium) and the Etihad Stadium (Manchester City's stadium), on the 19/11 and 20/11/2013. The summit consists of 6 conferences taking place simultaneously, covering different areas of the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Agencies, Stadiums, Legal, …
• Article # 7852
• Published on 15/07/13 at 15:38