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Brazil 2014: World Cup regulations

The 2014 World Cup regulations have been approved by FIFA's (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) executive committee in Zurich (SUI), on 03/10/2013. Il immediately came into force.
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 20231
• Published on 04/06/14 at 13:22
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Ligue 1: Paris SG to open its first South American football school in Rio de Janeiro on 09/06/2014

Paris SG (Ligue 1) will open a football school in Rio de Janeiro (BRA) on 09/06/2014 -- it's first in South America --Frédéric Longuépée, deputy director general of Paris SG in charge of business activity, announced in Rio de Janeiro on 02/06/2014. The school, dubbed Paris Saint-Germain Academy de…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 20242
• Published on 04/06/14 at 12:59
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Brazil 2014: Adidas unveils ball for World Cup final

German kit supplier Adidas unveiled Brazuca Final Rio, the ball for the 2014 World Cup final (13/07/2014 in Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro), on 29/05/2014. In keeping with the same aesthetic as Brazuca, the ball for the final is tinged with gold and green, and inspired by the colours of the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 20240
• Published on 04/06/14 at 11:59
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FIFA: Investigation into awarding of 2018 and 2022 World Cups to wrap up before 09/06/2014

The investigation into the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar will be completed before 09/06/2014, announced the FIFA (Federation Internationale Football Association) Ethics Committee's Investigatory Chamber on 02/06/2014. Michael Garcia (USA), the president of the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 20241
• Published on 04/06/14 at 11:28
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Brazil 2014 FIFA asks Twitter to delete accounts with the logo of the World Cup

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) has asked the social network Twitter to delete the accounts of brands that display the 2014 World Cup logo in their publications, FIFA announced on 29/05/2014. FIFA is targeting more than 100 accounts illegally using the official logo of the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Digital, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 20062
• Published on 04/06/14 at 10:07
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Russia 2018: Russian lawmaker asks to name St Petersburg's stadium Putin Arena

Vitaly Milonov, a Russian lawmaker from St. Petersburg, asked that the city's stadium, currently under construction to host the 2018 World Cup, be named Putin Arena, according to the Russian news agency Itar-Tass on 30/05/2014. Milonov praised Putin's role in supporting sports and said the stadium…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 20182
• Published on 03/06/14 at 17:48
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Qatar 2022: "These unfounded rumours are intended to sully my image" (Michel Platini, UEFA)

"I am no longer surprised by the spreading of unfounded rumours designed to sully my image, and during an important moment for the future of football at that. Nothing surprises me any more!" said Michel Platini, president of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) and vice-president of FIFA…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 20186
• Published on 03/06/14 at 15:32
Serie A: Parma FC make 178 transfers in single year

Parma FC (Serie A) made 178 transfers from 01/07/2013 to 01/06/2014, reported Gazzetta dello Sport, an Italian sports newspaper, on 01/06/2014. These transfers were part of the Parmesan club's plan to partner with other clubs abroad or in lower divisions in order to lend them Parma's players. 27…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Transfer Market
• Article # 20152
• Published on 03/06/14 at 14:15
Serie A : Nike to be the kit supplier of Atalanta in 2014-15; Axa no longer shirt sponsor

The American brand Nike will be the kit supplier of Atalanta (2014-15 Serie A) for 2014-15, the club's president, Antonio Percassi, announced on 22/05/2014. Nike will replace Errea (Italy), which was under contract with the club since the 2007-08 season. The shirt will be presented and the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 20164
• Published on 03/06/14 at 12:59
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Brazil 2014: Adidas and Japan Football Association launch Pokémon collector shirt for children

In Japan, German kit supplier Adidas and the JFA (Japan Football Association) launched a Pokémon collector shirt for children on 23/05/2014. The JFA and Adidas partnered with Pokémon, the animated series which belongs to the Nintendo group, on 12/03/2014 in order to offer co-branded products for…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 20163
• Published on 03/06/14 at 12:36