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FIFA: "Transfers, players and clubs: a 'package of measures' necessary" (Jérôme Champagne)

"The mid-season transfer window in most of (the) European leagues just closed a few weeks ago and, once again, controversies, questioning and the need of reforms took center stage of the discussions among each component of world football," said Jérôme Champagne, candidate for the presidency of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Transfer Market, …
• Article # 15185
• Published on 24/02/14 at 12:31
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Eurosport Group: turnover down 4.7% in 2013, but profitability increased (+4.7%)

The sports pay-TV Eurosport Group achieved a turnover of €452.9m for fiscal year 2013, a decrease of €22.2m or 4.7% compared to 2012 (€475.1m), announced the French broadcaster TF1, the Eurosport group's majority shareholder, during the presentation of its annual results on 19/02/2014. "This…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 15168
• Published on 24/02/14 at 11:59
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Brazil 2014: stadium in Porto Alegre inaugurated on 20/02/2014

Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre was officially opened on 20/02/2014 and is "now in its final stages of preparation," said FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association). The stadium is to host five of the 64 matches (including one knockout match) of the XX World Cup, held from 12/06 to…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 15180
• Published on 24/02/14 at 11:26
Imad Benmoussa becomes president of Coca-Cola in France

Moroccan Imad Benmoussa was appointed president of the French subsidiary of Coca-Cola, announced the brand on 07/02/2014. He takes over from Véronique Bourez, who is now vice-president of the Europe and Eurasia division of McDonald's for the Coca-Cola Company. Imad Benmoussa will aim to continue…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 15183
• Published on 24/02/14 at 10:59
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Euro 2016: qualifiers fixture list for the nine groups

The draw for qualification for the final of the Euro 2016, organised by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), was held at the Palais Acropolis in Nice (FRA) on 23/02/2014. Teams from 53 UEFA member federations were divided into nine qualifying groups: eight groups of six teams and one…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15189
• Published on 24/02/14 at 10:50
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Euro 2016: the 53 teams plus host country France drawn into nine groups

The draw for qualification for the final of the Euro 2016, organised by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), was held at the Palais Acropolis in Nice (FRA) on 23/02/2014.Teams from 53 UEFA member federations were divided into nine qualifying groups: eight groups of six teams and one…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15181
• Published on 24/02/14 at 10:44
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Budweiser launches advertising campaign "Rise As One" for the 2014 World Cup

The American beer brand Budweiser, official partner of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), launched an advertising campaign titled "Rise as One" for the 2014 World Cup on 20/02/2014. The campaign will be rolled out via TV commercials, billboards and print media campaigns. The…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 15153
• Published on 21/02/14 at 18:59
AS Monaco-LFP deal: appeal against the transaction filed with the French Council of State

An appeal against the agreement signed on 24/01/2014 between the LFP (French Professional Football League) and AS Monaco, which allows the club to keep its headquarters within the Principality in exchange for the payment of €50m over the next two years (€25m annually) was presented to the French…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 15157
• Published on 21/02/14 at 18:39
Adidas extends with UEFA for Euro 2016 and World Cup 2018 qualifiers

Adidas extended its partnership with UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) for Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup qualifiers on 21/02/2014. The agreement will begin during the 2014-2017 period. Adidas will provide the ball for Euro 2016 qualification matches. The German supplier will be an…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 15152
• Published on 21/02/14 at 17:59
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Australian Federation extends partnership with Sportradar to lower divisions

FFA (Football Federation Australia) extended its partnership with Sportradar, a Swiss company specialising in providing statistics for the media and the operators of sports betting, on 17/02/2014. Sportradar has delivered, since December 2012, the results of the SDS system (fraud detection) for…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Authorities, …
• Article # 15147
• Published on 21/02/14 at 17:33