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Africa: Libya withdraws from hosting 2017 AFCON 2017, applications accepted through 30/09/2014

Libya will not host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2017, the CAF (Confederation of African Football) announced on 23/08/2014. Libya's "unstable security situation" was cited as its reason for withdrawal, according to CAF. The 54 federations affiliated with CAF have until 30/09/2014 to submit…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 24091
• Published on 26/08/14 at 12:50
©  Doug Scott
IMG and WME: Doug Scott appointed executive vice-president of marketing and brand solutions

Doug Scott (USA) was appointed executive vice-president of marketing and brand solutions of the marketing and media rights agency IMG and of the artist representation agency WME (William Morris Endeavor Entertainment), the two organisations announced on 19/08/2014.Since 2006, Doug Scott had been…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 24093
• Published on 26/08/14 at 12:19
©  BVB
Bundesliga: Grundig (electronics) becomes sponsor of Borussia Dortmund for 2014-15

Grundig, a German manufacturer of electronics, has become the sponsor of Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) in 2014-15, the club announced on 24/08/2014.The Signal Iduna Park (capacity 80,700) will be equipped with Grundig television sets (in the hospitality and reception areas). The company will be…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 24087
• Published on 26/08/14 at 11:40
©  FIFA
FIFA: Integrity in Football -- Combatting Match Manipulation -- Background information August 2014

FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) has published "Integrity in Football -- Combatting Match Manipulation -- Background Information August 2014", which details activities implemented by FIFA to counter the manipulation of matches (August 2014 edition).
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 24074
• Published on 26/08/14 at 11:32
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UK: Premier Sports to offer 2014-15 Jupiler Pro League over satellite and online

The pay-TV channel Premier Sports announced on 21/08/2014 that it will offer the 2014-15 Jupiler Pro League in the UK. Premier Sports will live broadcast three games for each matchday, and a 30-minute summary programme every Tuesday night. Premier Sports, founded in 2010, is available in the UK on…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 24085
• Published on 26/08/14 at 11:05
Spain: New Samsung customers to get free access to 2014-15 programming on Canal+

The South Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung is launching a special promotional offer in Spain, in partnership with the pay-TV group DTS (Canal+ Spain), on 20/08/2014. For every purchase of a 10.5-inch Samsung Galaxy S Tab (from 17/08 to 30/09/2014) or a 46-inch or larger smart TV (19/08 to…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Sporting Goods & Brands, …
• Article # 24055
• Published on 26/08/14 at 09:22
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MLS: Bimbo (food production) extends shirt sponsorship contract with Philadelphia Union through 2019

Bimbo, a Mexican food company that specialises in bakery products, has extended its contract as shirt sponsor of Philadelphia Union (MLS, the North American football league) through 2019, the franchise announced on 20/08/2014. The contract was initially scheduled to end in 2014.The contract is…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 24071
• Published on 25/08/14 at 18:29
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Bundesliga: Canton of Grisons (CHE) tourism bureau to sponsor Hamburger SV through 2015-16

The Canton of Grisons (SUI) tourism bureau has become the sponsor of Hamburger SV (Bundesliga) through 2015-16, the club announced on 21/08/2014. Sportfive Germany, the exclusive marketing company of the HSV, helped negotiate the agreement.This region in souteastern Switzerland will host the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 24039
• Published on 25/08/14 at 16:59
©  UEFA
Rome: FIGC hosts Respect Diversity conference on 10 and 11/09/2014

The 2014 Respect Diversity conference in Rome on 10 and 11/09/2014 will aim to step up the fight against discrimination in football, raise awareness on how to deal with racism and discrimination, and share best practices. The conference is organised by UEFA (Union of European Football…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 24060
• Published on 25/08/14 at 16:27
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Premier League: Barbados Tourism Authority partners with Liverpool through 2015-16

The Barbados Tourism Authority has partnered with Liverpool FC (Premier League) through 2015-16, the club announced on 21/08/2014. A promotional activity to promote the tourist destination will be set up at Anfield's Family Park (capacity 45,500) before the match versus Aston Villa (4th matchday…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 24058
• Published on 25/08/14 at 15:34