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Social Networks: Real Madrid reaches 13 million followers on Twitter

Real Madrid (Liga BBVA) reached the milestone of 13 million followers on the social network Twitter, on 06/10/2014. The Spanish club had the highest increase in September 2014, with 362,900 additional followers (+3%), and remains the most followed sports club in the world on Twitter. FC Barcelona…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 26147
• Published on 07/10/14 at 14:12

Bundesliga: Italian Roberto di Matteo replaces Jens Keller as manager of Schalke 04

The Italian Roberto di Matteo was named the manager of FC Schalke 04 (Bundesliga) until 30/06/2017, announced the club on 10/07/2014. He replaces the German Jens Keller, who was dismissed for poor performance. Roberto di Matteo was the manager of Chelsea FC (Barclays Premier League) from 04/03 to…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 26142
• Published on 07/10/14 at 13:16

UEFA: CSKA Moscow fined €200,000, must play next three European matches behind closed doors

UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) have fined CSKA Moscow (Russian Premier League) €200,000 for several incidents pertaining to the "racist behaviour of supporters," "crowd disturbance," and the "setting off/throwing of fireworks and missiles," the European body announced on…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs
• Article # 26082
• Published on 07/10/14 at 12:04

Argentina: Citroën launches prediction contests on Facebook for fans of Boca Juniors

The French car manufacturer Citroën has launched prediction contests on Facebook for fans of Boca Juniors (Argentina) from 26/09/2014 to 10/12/2014.Fans who predict the results of the Buenos Aires club will participate in a draw for a chance to win prizes "money can not buy" such as autographed…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 26123
• Published on 07/10/14 at 10:29

USA: NBA extends domestic TV rights contracts with Disney and Turner for $24bn (€19.1bn) for 9 years

The NBA (National Basketball Association) has extended its domestic audiovisual rights contracts with the American pay-TV groups Disney and Turner for $24bn (€19.1bn) over 9 years (the 2016-17 through 2024-25 seasons), the league announced on 06/10/2014. The contracts amount to $2.67bn (€2.13bn…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Authorities
• Article # 26105
• Published on 07/10/14 at 09:36

France: Xavier Hürstel succeeds Philippe Germond as CEO of PMU

Xavier Hürstel has been unanimously elected president and CEO of the French betting operator PMU, at the general meeting of the group on 06/10/2014. Xavier Hürstel, 45, has served as Chief Operating Officer of PMU since March 2008. He succeeds Philippe Germond, who became director of the rental…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Authorities, Betting
• Article # 26122
• Published on 06/10/14 at 19:40

Serie A: the Italian Super Cup to be held in Doha (Qatar) on 22/12/2014

The 2014 Italian TIM Super Cup will be played in Doha (Qatar) on 22/12/2014, announced Maurizio Beretta, president of the Lega Serie A, the body that organises the Italian first two divisions, at the Aspire 4 Sport summit, dedicated to performance and science in football, and organised by the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 26120
• Published on 06/10/14 at 19:07

Spain: Javier Tebas wants to reduce the total debt of clubs by €100 million (- 5%) in 2014-15

Javier Tebas, president of the LFP (Spanish Professional Football League) wants the total debt of Spanish clubs reduced by approximately €100m by the end of the 2014-15 season, he announced at a meeting with the Spanish parliament regarding the financial control system put in place by these bodies…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance
• Article # 26116
• Published on 06/10/14 at 18:36

Bundesliga: Wirsol installs solar panels on the parking lots of 1899 Hoffenheim's stadium

The German solar energy company Wirsol has installed 10,000 m2 of solar panels on the stadium car parks of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (Bundesliga), the company revealed on 06/10/2014. The installation cost €1.6m. It is supported by the operating company of the stadium, which belongs to the club. The…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 26110
• Published on 06/10/14 at 17:20

Liga BBVA: Japanese company Apamanshop (real estate) becomes regional sponsor of FC Barcelona

Apamanshop, a Japanese real estate network, became a regional partner of FC Barcelona (Liga BBVA) until the end of the 2015-16 season, the club announced on 04/10/2014. Apamanshop receives the image rights of the club and its players. These will appear in a poster campaign that will include public…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 26098
• Published on 06/10/14 at 15:56