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Bayern Munich: Uli Hoeness begins his sentence of three and a half years in prison for tax evasion

Uli Hoeness (Germany), president of FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) from 2009 to 2014, began his sentence of three and a half years for tax evasion in the penitentiary in Landsberg am Lech (Bavaria, Germany) on 02/06/2014. The German leader was convicted of "seven serious counts of tax fraud" by the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 20153
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Pay TV: Discovery Communications takes control of Eurosport International (51%) for €253.3m

U.S. pay-TV company Discovery Communications announced the completion of its acquisition of a 51% stake in the sports pay-TV group Eurosport International on 30/05/2014. Up to then, Discovery Communications owned 20% of Eurosport France and Eurosport International. Under the terms of an agreement…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Authorities, …
• Article # 20091
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Qatar 2022: Sunday Times reports new corruption allegations against federations' presidents

New charges of corruption in host selection for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar were issued by the British newsweekly The Sunday Times on 01/06/2014. Qatari Mohamed bin Hammam, a former member of the executive committee of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), was reported to have…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 20107
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Brazil 2014: CNN and Facebook launch interactive platform CNN Facebook Pulse

An interactive platform dedicated to the 2014 World Cup, "CNN Facebook Pulse", was launched by news channel CNN International and the social network Facebook on CNN's website on 27/05/2014. This platform compiles real-time posts and photos posted on Facebook and Instagram (a social network for…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 20105
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Ligue 1: 2018-2024 international TV rights sold to beIN Media Group for €80m per year (+146%)

International TV rights for Ligue 1 were sold for 2018-2024 to beIN Media Group, LFP (French Professional Football League) announced on 30/05/2014. The Qatari pay-TV group will guarantee a minimum of €80m per season, or €480m for the six-year period. Beyond the €480m, income will be shared equally…
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• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Authorities, …
• Article # 20064
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Brazil 2014: "Overall, we are getting there" (Jerome Valcke, FIFA)

"Overall, we are getting there, with the teams on the ground busy applying the final touches. As I said many times, the staging of a FIFA World Cup is a collective effort and we will not have a single moment to relax until the opening matches in all 12 cities are played," said Jérôme Valcke, the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 20061
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Premier League: IT company Power8 becomes Everton partner for 2014-15

Power8, a British company providing IT solutions for betting operators, has partnered with Everton (Premier League) for the 2014-15 season, the club announced on 29/05/2014. Power8 will have advertising on the LED screen during games at Goodison Park (capacity 40,000) and on the website of the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 20092
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Europa League 2014-15: Torino to replace FC Parma, which was denied UEFA license and is now for sale

The High Court of Justice of the CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee) on 30/05/2014 dismissed the appeal of Parma FC (Serie A) challenging the decision of the Appeals Committee of the FIGC (Italian Football Federation), which had refused to grant them the UEFA license needed to participate in…
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• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 20063
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UEFA: Real Madrid subject to partial stadium closure for racist behaviour by some of their fans

The Control and Disciplinary Body of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) sentenced Real Madrid (Liga BBVA, ESP) to a partial stadium closure on 30/05/2014, to take place at their next European home match. Real Madrid were punished for racist chanting by some of their supporters in the…
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• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 20051
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