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England: SkyBet game enables fan to win €313,500 in transfers for his favorite club

The British online sports betting operator SkyBet launched a competition that enables fans to win £250,000 (approximately €315,000) to be used by their favorite club for transfers, on 25/07/2014. This competition concerns Football League clubs (second, third and fourth English division, 72 clubs…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 23595
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Ligue 2: LFP board rejects Luzenac's promotion due to inadequate stadium

"The board of directors of the LFP (French Professional Football League) decided by unanimous vote of the 24 present or represented members to deny Luzenac AP's promotion to Ligue 2, as the club does not have a stadium meeting the regulatory safety standards," the league said on 08/08/2014."Over…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Legal, …
• Article # 23546
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©  FIGC

FIGC: Carlo Tavecchio elected to presidency with 63.63% of votes in third round

Carlo Tavecchio was elected president of the FIGC (Federazione Italiana di Giuoco Calcio, the Italian Football Federation) at the elective assembly on 11/08/2014 in Rome (ITA). He obtained 63.63% of votes in the third round. His opponent, Demetrio Albertini, had 33.95%, and there were 2.42% blank…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23580
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©  Amiens SC

RC Lens: Agreement made with Amiens for club's home games at Stade de la Licorne in 2014-15

The agreement, which authorises RC Lens to play 16 of its 19 Ligue 1 home games at the Stade de la Licorne (Amiens, capacity 12,000), was signed on 08/08/2014. It was ratified by Alain Gest, the president of Amiens Métropole; Bernard Joannin, the president of Amiens SC (National, French third…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Authorities, …
• Article # 23549
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©  MCFC

Premier League: Beer brand Hansa Pilsener becomes partner of Manchester City in South Africa

The beer brand Hansa Pilsener has become the official brewer of Manchester City (Premier League) in South Africa through 2016-17, the club announced, on 07/08/2014.Hansa Pilsener, founded in 1975, belongs to the South-African group The South African Breweries Limited. The brand will use the club's…
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• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23565
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©  beIN Sports France

beIN Sports France to launch beIN Sports 3 on 15/09/2014 for non-football sports

The pay-TV group beIN Sports France announced on 07/08/2014 that it would launch beIN Sports 3, its third major channel, on 15/09/2014. The new channel will join the group's two major channels (beIN Sports 1 and 2). It will replace the additional channel beIN Sports Max 3. The other seven…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23543
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©  UEFA

Euro 2016 and Russia 2018: TV rights awarded for European qualifiers in 20 territories

Broadcast rights for the European zone's qualifying matches for Euro 2016 (France, from 10/06 to 10/07/2016) and the 2018 World Cup (Russia) have been awarded in 20 countries and regions worldwide, announced UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) on 30/07/2014. These rights apply to all…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23540
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©  FIFA

UEFA: Temporary spray will be used in European competitions starting 2014-15

The Referees Committee of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) has approved the use of temporary spray in European competitions beginning in 2014-15, UEFA announced on 08/08/2014. The temporary spray will be used for the first time in a European competition at the UEFA Super Cup (Real…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23547
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©  LFP

Ligue 1: "Goal-line technology is too expensive for France" (Frederic Thiriez, president of LFP)

"Goal-line technology is far too expensive," said Frederic Thiriez, president of the LFP (French Professional Football League), speaking to the French radio station RMC on 08/08/2014. "France does not have the means to afford a system that costs about €400,000 per stadium. And I really do mean…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23533
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©  Puma

Puma: Lars Sorensen (DKN) replaces Andy Koehler as COO

Lars Sorensen (DKN) was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Puma, announced the German sports brand on 01/08/2014. He is replacing Andy Koehler, who had the role since 01/06/2013 and left the company for personal reasons.Lars Sorensen joined Puma in November 2013 as global director business…
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• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23539
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