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UEFA: Ford will no longer sponsor the Champions League after the 2013-14 season

U.S. automobile manufacturer, Ford, will no longer sponsor the Champions League after the 2013-14 season, confirmed UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) to News Tank on 11/03/2014. Ford has sponsored the Champions League since the 1992-93 edition. The 21 years partnership had allowed the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 15870
• Published on 11/03/14 at 17:30
UEFA: strategic council calls for regulations on agent commissions

The professional football strategy council of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) "condemn[s] the percentage of agent commissions on transfers and call[s] for it to be regulated," said the body composed of representatives of UEFA's member federations, professional leagues and players…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15882
• Published on 11/03/14 at 17:05
Lagardère Unlimited to centralise European football activities

Lagardère Unlimited, the sports and entertainment subsidiary of Lagardère group, announced a centralisation of its football based activities in Europe, on a new platform, on 05/03/2014. Philipp Hasenbein has been appointed head of the new pan-European platform. He retains his duties as managing…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15886
• Published on 11/03/14 at 16:40
Premier League: Liverpool FC to launch LFCTV GO, new on-demand video service

Liverpool FC (Premier League) launched LFCTV GO, a new version of LFC TV Online, its on-demand video service for mobile devices (computers, tablets and mobile), on 06/03/2014. The goal for Liverpool is to monetise its presence in digital media and its huge worldwide fan base. For £44.99 per year…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Digital
• Article # 15770
• Published on 11/03/14 at 16:15
Liga: Maurice Lacroix could replace Seiko as watchmaker of FC Barcelona 2014-15

Maurice Lacroix, a Swiss company, is set to replace Seiko as the official watchmaker of FC Barcelona (Liga) in 2014-15 on 10/03/2014. The agreement is estimated at €3m. Seiko, a Spanish brand, has supported the club since 2011 but saw its contract expire in December 2013. The reputation of the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 15867
• Published on 11/03/14 at 15:59
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"Penalty kicks are a lottery, and a tragedy for the players" (Joseph Blatter, FIFA)

"Penalty kicks are purely a show for television because they increase the audience numbers. But it is a lottery, and for the players, a tragedy," said Joseph Blatter, president of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) on 08/03/2014. "I want another solution," added Joseph…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15860
• Published on 11/03/14 at 15:45
Premier League: Carlsberg extends contract with Stoke City until 2016-17

The Danish brewer, Carlsberg, has extended its contract with Stoke City (Premier League) until 2016-17, the club announced on 10/03/2014. Carlsberg has been the official brewer of the club since 2007. The brand will be displayed on the LED advertising boards at Britannia Stadium. Carlsberg's beer…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 15876
• Published on 11/03/14 at 15:10
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Germany: opening of the tax evasion trial of Uli Hoeness, chairman of Bayern Munich

The trial for tax fraud committed by Uli Hoeness, the president of Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) opened in Munich on 10/03/2014. Uli Honess was indicted for tax evasion and released on bail on 20/03/2013. The sausage factory owner, confessed to the tax authorities in January 2013 that he held an…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15852
• Published on 11/03/14 at 12:24
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ECA: "The transfer system in Europe" study by PWC and LIUC University

European clubs made 14,322 international transfers (from one national association to another) during the seasons 2011-12 and 2012-13, for a total of $5.147b (€3.747b), said a study by ECA (European Club Association), entitled "The transfer system in Europe," published for the 12th general meeting…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Transfer Market
• Article # 15798
• Published on 11/03/14 at 11:26
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ECA to publish study to demonstrate that the transfer market is operating as normal in Europe

European clubs made 14,322 international transfers (from one national association to another) during the seasons 2011-12 and 2012-13, for a total of $5.147b (€3.747b), said a study by ECA (European Club Association), entitled "The transfer system in Europe," published for the 12th general meeting…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Transfer Market
• Article # 15746
• Published on 11/03/14 at 11:23