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Bundesliga: Hamburger SV becomes stock company, on Bayern Munich's model

Members of Hamburger SV (Bundesliga) voted overwhelmingly (86.9% of the 9,702 votes) in favour of the HSVPlus reform at their general assembly on 25/05/2014. A majority of 75% was required for this reform to be adopted. HSVPlus plans to detach the professional football section of Hamburger SV from…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Authorities, …
• Article # 19781
• Published on 28/05/14 at 18:02

Bayern Munich named 2014's most powerful brand by Brand Finance

Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) retained the top rank for brand value at €659m in 2014, according to a ranking by the American company Brand Finance, which specialises in the value of brands. The ranking was published in its annual "Football 50" on 26/05/2014. The club's value was down 1.3% compared to…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 19864
• Published on 28/05/14 at 15:30

Brazil 2014: Adidas launches "largest campaign in its history"; aims for 2bn in revenues

"The campaign 'All In or nothing' is the largest in the history of Adidas," declared Guillaume de Montplanet, brand director of Adidas France, at a launch party on 26/05/2014. "It will reach seven out of 10 French people. Our investment in France has been tripled compared to the 2010 World Cup in…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 19869
• Published on 28/05/14 at 14:40

England: Championship matches averaged 16,619 in 2013-14, a decrease of 5%

Championship (English second division) had an average of 16,619 spectators for its matches in 2013-14, or a 5% decrease (down 874) compared to 2012-13, as of the 46^th and last matchday played on 03/05/2014. The competition got a total of 9,173,519 spectators into its 24 stadiums in 2013-14…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 19823
• Published on 28/05/14 at 10:26

Bundesliga: Adidas to likely extend its contract with Hamburg SV until 2015-16

German supplier Adidas will likely extend its contract with Hamburg SV (Bundesliga) until 2015-16, according to a local paper, the Hamburger Abendblatt, on 26/05/2014. The new agreement is estimated at €6m per year. Adidas has been associated with the club since the 2007-08 season. The club did…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 19814
• Published on 27/05/14 at 19:45

ECA: Josep Maria Bartomeu appointed to ECA executive council and UEFA strategy council

Josep Maria Bartomeu, the president of FC Barcelona (Liga, ESP), was appointed to the executive council of the ECA (European Club Association) at its annual general meeting in Lisbon (POR) on 24/05/2014. He also became one of the ECA's four representatives in the professional football strategy…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 19782
• Published on 27/05/14 at 18:59

Construction begins on FIFA World Football Museum; opening set for early 2016

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) received a building permit for its World Football Museum in Zurich on 23/05/2014. The municipal authorities have approved the project and, as the site has already been cleared of its previous structure, the building can begin. The museum of…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 19779
• Published on 27/05/14 at 18:24

Bundesliga: Sparda-bank West extends its partnership with Borussia Dortmund until 2016-17

The German bank Sparda-bank West has extended its partnership with Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga 2014-15) until 2016-17, the club announced on 23/05/2014. Sparda-bank West has sponsored the club since the 2006-07 season. The contract is estimated at €800,000 per year. The bank, as an official…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 19815
• Published on 27/05/14 at 16:30

Liga BBVA: Adidas to replace Joma as kit supplier for Valencia CF beginning in 2014-15

Adidas will replace the Spanish brand Joma as the kit supplier for Valencia CF (Liga BBVA) beginning in 2014-15, the club announced on 25/05/2014. The multi-year contract covers, at a minimum, the 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. The new Valencia CF shirt is to be unveiled on 01/07/2014…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 19794
• Published on 27/05/14 at 12:59

Serie A: U.S. investment fund makes bid for Cagliari club

A bid for Cagliari Calcio (Serie A) has been made to Massimo Cellino, the club's owner, by a U.S. investment fund, according to its representative in Italy, Luca Silvestrone, on 19/05/2014. The offer is estimated at €85m by the Italian press. Luca Silvestrone was in Sardinia until 24/05/2014 to…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 19713
• Published on 27/05/14 at 11:21