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USA: major sports leagues file complaint against New Jersey for trying to legalise sports betting

The major North American sports leagues (NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and the NCAA) filed a complaint in federal court, on 20/10/2014, to prevent the legalisation of sports betting in the State of New Jersey, as of 26/10/14. New Jersey is one of 46 states covered by a federal ban on sports betting. Governor…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Betting, …
• Article # 27293
• Published on 27/10/14 at 18:45

Ligue 1: Kia launches viral video for its 10-year partnership with Girondins de Bordeaux

Kia, the Korean car manufacturer and main shirt sponsor of FC Girondins de Bordeaux (Ligue 1), has launched a viral video to celebrate its 10 year partnership with the Bordeaux club on 23/10/14. The video is distributed via Kia digital media (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube), and debuted on 23/10/14…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27290
• Published on 27/10/14 at 18:00

Bundesliga: Ukrainian Viktor Skripnik succeeds Robin Dutt as manager of Werder Bremen

The Ukrainian Viktor Skripnik has been named the manager of SV Werder Bremen (Bundesliga) until 30/06/2017, the club announced on 25/10/2014. Viktor Skripnik, 44 years old, has been the manager of the Werder Bremen U-23 squad since 01/07/2013. He succeeds Robin Dutt, who was sacked due to poor…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 27270
• Published on 27/10/14 at 16:57

Ligue 1: Orange launches "money can't buy" campaign to fans with the "Dream Machine"

The telecom company Orange activated its partnerships throughout Ligue 1 (and with players outside Ligue 1) with the "Dream Machine," a platform offering prizes "money can't buy" to fans via its page on Facebook "Le 12ème homme" ("The 12^th man") on 23/10/2014.During the 2013-14 season, Orange will…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27268
• Published on 27/10/14 at 16:00

Premier League: Christian Purslow to run the global business of Chelsea FC

The Englishman Christian Purslow will run the "global commercial activities" of Chelsea FC (Barclays Premier League), the club announced on 27/10/2014. Christian Purslow, 50 years old, was the managing director of Liverpool FC (Barclays Premier League) from June 2009 to October 2010. "The club has…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27267
• Published on 27/10/14 at 15:17

Qatar 2022: "We will not play the 2022 World Cup in summer" (Philippe Piat, FIFPro)

"FIFPro reaffirms that we will not play the 2022 World Cup in the summer," said Philippe Piat, president of FIFPro (International Federation of Professional Footballers) on 26/10/2014."To my surprise, I read, like everyone else, that the EPFL (Association of European Professional Leagues,) voiced…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 27262
• Published on 27/10/14 at 14:38

Clasico: Real-Barça broadcast in more than 100 countries to 400 million viewers (Mediapro)

The "Clasico" between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona (3-1, Matchday 9 of Liga BBVA on 25/10/2014), broadcast in Spain on Gol T (Mediapro group) and Canal+ Liga, was broadcast in more than 100 countries with a potential audience of 400 million viewers, according to the Spanish broadcaster…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Digital, …
• Article # 27257
• Published on 27/10/14 at 12:40

Nigeria: High Court annuls the election of Amaju Pinnick as the head of the Federation

The High Court of Nigeria has annulled, on 24/10/2014, the election of Amaju Pinnick as president of the NFF (Nigerian Football Federation) on 30/09/2014. The High Court recognises, however, the election of 26/08/2014, which installed Christopher Giwa as president of the Nigerian Federation. FIFA…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 27252
• Published on 27/10/14 at 12:10

Premier League: Markets.com becomes official trading partner of Arsenal for 2014-15

The online trading company Markets.com has become an official partner of Arsenal FC (Barclays Premier League) for the 2014-15 season, the club announced on 23/10/2014. Markets.com, which receives image rights to the club in a number of territories, but mainly wants to focus its communications in…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27247
• Published on 27/10/14 at 11:36

MLS: AEG to invest €12m into the stadium of the Los Angeles Galaxy to optimise the fan experience

AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group), the American promoter of sporting and entertainment events, and the owner of the Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS, USA-CAN), are investing more than $15m (€12m) into the StubHub Center (capacity 27,000) to optimise the fan experience, stated the LA Galaxy on 24/10/2014…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27240
• Published on 27/10/14 at 10:49