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Brazil 2014: "People should have demonstrated when Brazil was chosen, but not now" (Pelé)

"We have nothing to do with corrupt politicians and thieves. It is not our fault. People should have demonstrated when Brazil was chosen to organise the World Cup, and not now that the tournament is very soon," said Pelé in Mexico City on 20/05/2014, concerning the protests against the costs of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 19585
• Published on 22/05/14 at 18:51
©  GUALTER FATIA
ECA releases "Women's Club Football Analysis" to increase understanding of women's football

The ECA (European Club Association) released its "Women's Club Football Analysis" at the second edition of the Women's Football Committee in Lisbon on 22/05/2014, the day of the final of the Women's Champions League (Wolfsburg-Tyreso FF). It states that clubs are asking for greater financial…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs
• Article # 19529
• Published on 22/05/14 at 18:37
©  D.R.
Bridge-transfer case: FIFA suspends sanctions against the Uruguayan club IASA

Uruguayan club IASA (Institución Atlética Sud América) has appealed the decision of the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Disciplinary Committee, FIFA announced on 20/05/2014. The 05/03/2014 decision on the "bridge-transfer" case had imposed a transfer ban at both the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Transfer Market, …
• Article # 19547
• Published on 22/05/14 at 17:08
©  Bastien Drut
"The World Cup could give Brazilian clubs €134m boost over five years" (Bastien Drut)

"We believe that the surplus income for Brazilian clubs in the five seasons following the 2014 World Cup will be around €134m," French economist Bastien Drut told News Tank on 22/05/2014. These data come from a study co-written with English economist Stefan Szymanski (University of Michigan…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums
• Article # 19556
• Published on 22/05/14 at 16:43
©  FC Koln
Bundesliga: RheinEnergie extends stadium-naming contract with FC Köln until 2018

The German energy provider RheinEnergie AG has extended its stadium-naming contract with FC Köln (2014-15 Bundesliga) until 2018, the team announced on 20/05/2014. The company, which also hails from Cologne, has had the stadium's naming rights since 2006. The 50,000-capacity stadium hosted the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 19533
• Published on 22/05/14 at 12:06
Brazil 2014: FIFPro requests additional breaks due to high temperatures

"We expect FIFA to strictly enforce the relevant medical procedures, including the possibility for extra cooling breaks," said Theo van Seggelen, secretary general of FIFPro (World Players' Union), on 21/05/2014, concerning the temperatures during the World Cup in Brazil (from 12/06 to…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 19528
• Published on 22/05/14 at 10:42
©  Valencia CF
Liga BBVA: Singaporean businessman Peter Lim acquires 70.4% stake in Valencia CF

Singaporean businessman Peter Lim acquired all of the shares of Valencia CF (Liga) held by the Valencia CF Foundation (a 70.4% stake) on 15/05/2014. The purchase was made through his company Meriton Holding Limited. Valencia CF had been created to deal with the club's difficulties in 2010. The…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 19379
• Published on 22/05/14 at 10:20
©  D.R.
Francesco Guidolin named technical director of Udinese, Watford and Grenada

The Italian coach Francesco Guidolin has been named technical director of the Pozzo family's clubs Udinese (Serie A), Watford (Championship, English second division) and Granada (Liga), according to an announcement by Udinese on 20/05/2014.He had been the manager of the Udine club since…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 19507
• Published on 22/05/14 at 10:09
©  D.R.
United States: Telecommunications company AT&T to buy DirecTV (pay-TV broadcaster) for €49bn

Telecommunications company AT&T will acquire pay-TV company DirecTV, the two U.S. companies announced on 18/05/2014. The transaction, consisting of shares and cash, will total $48.5bn (€35.4bn), or $67.1bn (€49bn) with DirecTV's debt included.AT&T provides fixed and mobile telephone services as…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 19496
• Published on 21/05/14 at 18:23
2014-15 Europa League: FC Parma's appeal to participate in European Cup to be examined on 28/05/2014

Parma FC's (Serie A) participation in the 2014-15 Europa League will be reviewed by the High Court of Justice of the CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee) on 28/05/2014. The club is challenging the decision of the Appeals Committee of the FIGC (Italian Football Federation), which on 20/05/2014…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 19440
• Published on 21/05/14 at 17:59