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©  Brésil 2014
Brazil 2014: "In Sao Paulo, we are all working to get everything ready for the opening" (J. Valcke)

"In São Paulo, following the accident at the end of 2013, we are all working to get everything ready for the opening (Brazil-Croatia, on the 12/06/2014)," said Jérôme Valcke, FIFA general secretary, in Rio de Janeiro (BRA) at the end of an inspection tour of several host cities of the 2014 World…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 13960
• Published on 24/01/14 at 15:39
©  FC Barcelone
Liga: Resignation of Sandro Rosell, Josep Maria Bartomeu becomes new president of FC Barcelona

Sandro Rosell has announced his "irrevocable" resignation from his position as president of FC Barcelona (Liga), during an extraordinary meeting of the Board of Directors, on the 23/01/2014. His first term as president of the Catalan club, which started in 2010, should normally have ended in 2016…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 13950
• Published on 24/01/14 at 14:43
©  D.R.
Portugal: debate on the legality of Benfica TV regarding FIFA regulations

The activity of Portuguese channel Benfica TV, broadcasting the home games of the Lisbon club (first division) since the beginning of the 2013-14 season and the home games of Farense (2nd division, € 300,000 per season) could be inconsistent with FIFA's (Federation Internationale of Football…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Authorities, …
• Article # 13917
• Published on 24/01/14 at 12:37
©  D.R.
Liga: national tourist office "Azerbaijan" to extend partnership with Atletico Madrid until 2014-15

"Azerbaijan", the national tourist office, has extended its partnership by one season with Atletico Madrid (Liga BBVA), on the 23/01/2014. The inscription "Azerbaijan, land of fire" has been displayed on the club's shirt since December 2012. The new contract will end on the 30/06/2015.The logo…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 13941
• Published on 24/01/14 at 11:18
©  FC Santos
Brazil: language school CNA to become sponsor of FC Santos in 2014

Brazilian language school CNA has become the official partner of FC Santos (Brazilian Serie A), the club announced, on the 22/01/2014.The logo of the company will be present on both sleeves of the club's shirt. FC Santos will also participate in various activities to promote the school. The…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 13936
• Published on 24/01/14 at 10:04
©  UEFA
UEFA: "We won't drop Financial Fair Play!" (Michel Platini, President)

"We are not here to kill clubs. But we won't drop Financial Fair Play! The rules have been established by all the families of football, for everyone! It is logical to enforce them," said Michel Platini to NTF on the 21/01/2014. "Clubs can borrow if they wish, and even as much as they wish, for…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Legal, …
• Article # 13892
• Published on 24/01/14 at 09:00
©  D.R.
Bundesliga: German League supports the "Exit" initiative against extreme right in football

The DFL (German Professional Football League) has signed a cooperation agreement with Exit Deutschland association, which helps people from extreme right groups to leave them, on the 19/01/2014. The announcement was made by Andreas Rettig, executive director of the DFL, and Thomas Schneider…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 13923
• Published on 23/01/14 at 19:26
World Cup kit suppliers since 1998

NTF has published an inventory of kit suppliers for five World Cups involving 32 teams, since the 1998 World Cup in France. A total of 20 different companies were present on at least one final phase, but only three did not miss any competition : Nike, Adidas and Puma. For the first time since…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Article # 79963
• Published on 23/01/14 at 18:21
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Liga: Sandro Rosell could resign as president of FC Barcelona (Spanish media)

Sandro Rosell is expected to announce his resignation from his position as president of FC Barcelona, at a special meeting of the board of directors, on the 23/01/2014 at 6pm, according to several Spanish sources. His first term as president of the Catalan club, which started in 2010, should…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Transfer Market, …
• Article # 13925
• Published on 23/01/14 at 18:17
The Facebook communities of European clubs

With more than 1.2 billion users worldwide, Facebook is the largest Internet social network. The platform, which was launched in 2006 by American Mark Zuckerberg, has quickly become a central tool enhancing visibility for brands, personalities, and clubs.News Tank tracks and compiles the number of…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Article # 79687
• Published on 23/01/14 at 17:57