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beIN Sports USA to launch a vuvuzela that can change the channel

beIN Sports USA, the U.S. version of the Qatari pay-TV channel, beIN Sports, launched the "beIN game changer," a vuvuzela that allows its users to change the channel and move onto beIN Sports by blowing into the instrument, on 18/03/2014."Wherever fans are denied their soccer, one sports network…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16657
• Published on 26/03/14 at 16:59
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FA Cup: English Federation approves use of artificial turf at all matches

The FA (Football Association) will authorise all matches from all rounds of the FA Cup to be played on artificial turf as of the 2014-15 season, they announced on 24/03/2014. Until now, in matches as of the "first round proper" (marking the entry of third and fourth divisions professional clubs)…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Legal, …
• Article # 16655
• Published on 26/03/14 at 16:45
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"King Pele" to receive more than €18m in income in 2014

Brazilian, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, also called Pele (triple winner of the World Cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970) will receive more than €18m in revenues in 2014, said the U.S. economic website Bloomberg.com on 19/03/2014. This includes advertising rights, representation expenses and licencing…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16666
• Published on 26/03/14 at 16:02
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England: The Football League rejects takeover of Leeds United by Massimo Cellino

The Football League rejected the attempted takeover of Leeds United (Championship, British 2nd Division) by Italian businessman Massimo Cellino, convicted by the Italian courts for tax evasion, announced the organisation on 24/03/2014. "Having fully considered the matter, the board agreed…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 16686
• Published on 26/03/14 at 15:40
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Sweden: Karl-Erik Nilsson re-elected president of the Federation for a third one-year term

Karl-Erik Nilsson was unanimously re-elected president of the SvFF (Swedish Football Association) for a third one-year term at the annual meeting held on 22/03/2014, said the Swedish Federation on the same day . "I am grateful for the faith put in me to continue leading Swedish football, which is…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 16662
• Published on 26/03/14 at 13:30
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Etihad Airways, the official airline of Major League Soccer

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will become a partner of the MLS (Major League Soccer), announced the North American league on 25/03/2014. The contract will cover at least the 2014, 2015 and 2016 seasons. The agreement was reached by SUM (Soccer United Marketing), the company that…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16660
• Published on 26/03/14 at 12:30
"An internet based FIFA channel to broadcast local leagues" (Jérôme Champagne)

"Create an internet based FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) channel to broadcast local leagues," is one of the proposals made by Jérôme Champagne, candidate to the international federation presidency since 20/01/2014 in his second letter "on the theme of football development…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 16614
• Published on 25/03/14 at 18:52
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Bundesliga: the Man Group to extend with Bayern Munich until 2015-16

The commercial vehicle manufacturer, Man, extended its partnership with Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) until 2015-16 on 23/03/2014. The Man Group, based in Bavaria, has been the official supplier of transport vehicles for Bayern since 2010. The contract ensures visibility on pitchside advertising…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16623
• Published on 25/03/14 at 17:11
Italian equipment supplier, Macron, signs with Sporting Lisbon (POR) and Vitesse Arnhem (NDL)

The Italian brand, Macron, became the supplier of Sporting Portugal (Liga Sagres, POR) and Vitesse Arnhem (Eredivisie, NDL) on 21/03/2014. The duration of the contract between Macron and Sporting Portugal has not been disclosed, but will cover at least the 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. The…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16607
• Published on 25/03/14 at 16:30
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Brazil 2014: without additional funding, Porto Alegre may not host the World Cup

The City of Porto Alegre may not host the 2014 World Cup (Brazil, 12/06 to 13/07/2014) if the bill which would allow the private funding of temporary facilities around the stadium (which will be voted on 25/03/2014) is not adopted by the local parliament, said Mayor José Fortunati on 24/03/2014…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Legal, …
• Article # 16628
• Published on 25/03/14 at 15:41