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©  D.R.
Nations League: "Is UEFA really the unified voice of European football?" (C. Seifert, DFL)

"I have not yet understood the modus operandi. And I can infer from the criticism that arose across Europe, that it is the same for others," said Christian Seifert, CEO of the DFL (the German Professional Football League) about UEFA's (Union of European Football Associations) Nations League, to…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance
• Article # 16880
• Published on 31/03/14 at 17:15
©  EPFL
Nations League: "Evaluate the possible sporting and commercial impact" (F. Thiriez, EPFL)

"When additional details on the structure of this competition shall be shared with all stakeholders, the European Leagues will be available to further evaluate with UEFA and the European Clubs the possible sporting and commercial impact of this competition on the football landscape both at…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs
• Article # 16895
• Published on 31/03/14 at 16:59
©  AS Roma
AS Roma: "Building a new stadium at Tor di Valle is irresponsible" (F. Zaratti, Italian MP)

"The very idea of building a new stadium at Tor di Valle is irresponsible. The site is characterised by a high risk of landslides," said Filiberto Zaratti, member of the Italian Green Party, SEL (Sinistra e Libertà Ecologica), regarding the construction project of a stadium for AS Roma (Serie A…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 16886
• Published on 31/03/14 at 16:41
©  ECA
Nations League: "European clubs do not oppose such a project" (ECA)

"The European clubs do not oppose such a project, as the number of international matches in the calendar remains unchanged. Once more details concerning the competition format are available, ECA will analyse the possible impact on club football," said the European Club Association on 27/03/2014…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 16891
• Published on 31/03/14 at 16:15
2022 World Cup: Japan candidate if "FIFA had to seek an alternative" to Qatar

"If FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) look for an alternative (to the organisation of the 2022 World Cup by Qatar), we already have the stadiums that would meet the criteria to host it," said Kuniya Daini, president of the JFA (Japan Football Association) on 31/03/2014. "We…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 16881
• Published on 31/03/14 at 16:00
Ligue 1: Umbro to formalise partnership with FC Nantes until 2017-18

Umbro will become the official kit supplier of FC Nantes (Ligue 1) from the 2014-15 season, said the British brand on 31/03/2014. The four-year contract between the two parties will run until the end of the 2017-18 season. The contract provides FC Nantes with an annual budget of €500,000. Umbro…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16876
• Published on 31/03/14 at 13:59
©  D.R.
MP & Silva will distribute the Copa Libertadores in 2014 in seven countries in Asia and Oceania

MP & Silva will distribute the Internet, TV and mobile rights to the 2014 edition of the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana in several countries in Asia and Oceania, announced the media and marketing rights agency on 27/03/2014. The rights of both CONMEBOL (South American Football…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital
• Article # 16862
• Published on 31/03/14 at 13:40
©  Nike
Brazil 2014: Nike to unveil the Portuguese away shirt

The U.S. sporting goods supplier, Nike, has unveiled the away shirt of the Portuguese team for the 2014 World Cup on 27/03/2014. It will be available for sale from 03/04/2014. The white and blue shirt celebrates the centenary of the Portuguese Federation, with the dates 1914 and 2014 included in…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 16845
• Published on 31/03/14 at 12:45
©  VfB Stuttgart
Bundesliga: Mercedes-Benz Bank shirt sponsor of VfB Stuttgart until 2016-17

The bank of the German automobile manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz, has extended its partnership as the shirt sponsor of VfB Stuttgart until the end of the 2016-17 season, the club announced on 28/03/2014. The Mercedes-Benz Bank has been the shirt sponsor of the club since the 2011-12 season. The…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16843
• Published on 31/03/14 at 12:27
©  Nike
Brazil 2014: Nike to unveil the shirt of England

The US sporting good manufacturer Nike unveiled the shirt of the English national team for the 2014 World Cup, on 31/03/2014. Nike has been the kit supplier of England since 2013."Two references really stood out during the design process for the home kit. The shirt England wore during the 1970…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16844
• Published on 31/03/14 at 10:06