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Spain: Public broadcaster RTVE accumulated debts of €800m, may go bankrupt

The public broadcaster RTVE accumulated debts of € 800 million, according to an audit by the Spanish government that was obtained by the newspaper El Mundo on 04/05/2014. In 2013, the group reported €860m in revenues, €960m in expenses and a net loss of €113.3m. RTVE's capital stock amounted to…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Authorities, …
• Article # 18801
• Published on 09/05/14 at 14:57
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FIFA: Joseph Blatter to ask congress if he should be candidate for fifth term

Joseph Blatter of Switzerland will ask the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) congress at its meeting on 11/06/2014 in Sao Paulo (BRA) whether the body wishes him to be a candidate for a fifth term as its leader, according to the Swiss daily Blick on 09/05/2014. "My mandate…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 18802
• Published on 09/05/14 at 14:27
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Serie A: The channel Sky Sport to be AS Roma's shirt sponsor for last two matches of 2013-14

The pay TV channel Sky Sport is to be AS Roma's (Serie A) shirt sponsor for the last two matches of the 2013-14 championship, the club announced on 04/05/2014. Sky Sport, the club's media sponsor, will replace the logo of the club's foundation, "Roma Cares", on the Roman tunic for the face-off…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 18787
• Published on 09/05/14 at 13:00
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Brazil 2014: Worker dies in Cuiaba; 8th death at World Cup worksites

A worker at Cuiaba's (BRA) Arena Pantanal was electrocuted and died on 08/05/2014. It is the eighth accidental death at 2014 World Cup (Brazil, 12/06 to 13/07/2014) worksites. Work will not be interrupted, to deliver the stadium before the start of the competition, according to spokesman for the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 18783
• Published on 09/05/14 at 12:46
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UEFA: Champions League Gallery and Museum open in Lisbon, 06 to 25/05/2014

The Champions Gallery and Champions Museum are opening in Lisbon (Portugal), from 06 to 25/05/2014, UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) announced on 06/05/2014. The Portuguese capital will host the 2014 competition's final at Luz stadium (65,647 capacity), between Atlético Madrid (ESP…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 18758
• Published on 09/05/14 at 10:56
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Brazil 2014: FIFA puts 48 group stage matches' hashtags on T-shirts

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) began selling T-shirts that include the hashtags (#SUIFRA for Switzerland-France on 20/06/2014, for example) from all 48 matches of the group stage of the World Cup 2014 (Brazil, 12/06 to 07/13/2014) on 06/05/2014. These black T-shirts go…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 18770
• Published on 09/05/14 at 09:55
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Borussia Dortmund open temporary Berlin store before German Cup 2014 final

Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) opened a temporary store in Berlin on 06/05/2014, as the 2014 German Cup final approaches.The 67 m2 shop is located close to Potsdamer Platz in central Berlin. The pop-up store will offer various products to fans and tourists until the end of May 2014. BVB launched…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 18732
• Published on 07/05/14 at 18:10
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UEFA: Second benchmarking report on European club (FY 2008)

The second Club Licensing Benchmarking Report was published by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) on 24/02/2010.The document presents the economic and financial situations of European football clubs. The figures analysed are those of the financial year 2008.This year, the cumulative…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities
• Article # 18749
• Published on 07/05/14 at 16:36
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2.Bundesliga: Erima extends partnership with Cologne, Hummel becomes Sankt Pauli's shirt supplier

The German kit supplier Erima extended its partnership with FC Cologne (2.Bundesliga) until 2017-18, and the Danish brand Hummel extended its contract with FC Sankt Pauli (2.Bundesliga) and became official kit supplier for 2014-15 and 2015-16. The announcements were made on 04/05/2014.FC Cologne…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 18699
• Published on 07/05/14 at 16:00
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Sixth UEFA benchmarking report: Checking up on European clubs' finances

The cumulative turnover of European first division clubs grew by 28.2% over five years, from €11bn in 2007 to €14.1bn in 2012. Over the same period, annual losses of these clubs doubled, from €515m in 2007 to €1.088bn in 2012, but fell by €600m per year since 2010, when they reached a record…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities
• Article # 18737
• Published on 07/05/14 at 15:58