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FIFA: FBI "stepping up" its investigation and wants access to the Garcia report

FBI (U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations) agents are "stepping up" the pace of a corruption investigation into senior leaders of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), according to American law enforcement officials speaking on the condition of anonymity to the American news…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 28224
• Published on 14/11/14 at 17:15
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Chelsea FC: record turnover (€404.5m, + 25%) and net profit (€23.3m) in 2013-14

Chelsea FC (Barclays Premier League) achieved a record turnover of £319.8m (€404.5m) during fiscal year 2014 (from 01/07/2013 to 30/06/2014), up 25% compared to 2013 (£255.8m or €323.5m), the club announced on 13/11/2014. The English club recorded a net profit of £18.4m (€23.3m) on 30/06/2014…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 28275
• Published on 14/11/14 at 16:44
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2014 FIFA Club World Cup: Mediaset acquires the rights to broadcast the tournament in Spain

The television group Mediaset España acquired the broadcasting rights in Spain for the 2014 FIFA Club World Cup (in Morocco, from 10 to 20/12/2014), on 13/11/2014. Mediaset España will broadcast two quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the final. The 2014 FIFA Club World Cup will be broadcast on…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies
• Article # 28265
• Published on 14/11/14 at 15:43
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2015 Cup of Nations: Equatorial Guinea to host instead of Morocco, from 17/01 to 08/02/2015

Equatorial Guinea will host the Orange Africa Cup of Nations) in 2015 from 17/01 to 08/02/2015, announced CAF (Confederation of African Football) on 14/11/2014.Morocco, which was to host the 30th edition of this competition, reiterated, on 08/11/2014, its request for postponement of the tournament…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 28263
• Published on 14/11/14 at 14:57
Bundesliga: Hertha BSC record turnover of €104.3m and net profit of €13.4m in 2013-14

Hertha BSC Berlin (Bundesliga) achieved a record turnover of €104.3m and a net profit of €13.4m in 2013-14, announced Ingo Schiller, chief financial officer of the German club at their general meeting on 12/11/2014. The club also recorded €30m windfall, largely related to the investment into…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Merchandising - Licensing, Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 28215
• Published on 14/11/14 at 12:46
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MLS: New York City FC formalises the airline Etihad Airways as its shirt sponsor in 2015

New York City FC (MLS, USA-CAN) officially unveiled the airline Etihad Airways as its shirt sponsor for 2015, the debut year of the club in the North American league, on 13/11/2014. The national airline of the United Arab Emirates has been a partner of Manchester City FC (Barclays Premier League…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 28206
• Published on 14/11/14 at 11:01
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Brazil 2014: FIFA allocates €80m in legacy money to promote the development of football

Jerome Valcke, secretary general of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), Jose Maria Marin, president of the CBF (Brazilian Football Federation) and Marco Polo del Nero, president-elect of the CBF, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of a legacy fund the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 28181
• Published on 14/11/14 at 10:31
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Movistar (telecom) extends with the Spanish federation until 2016

The Spanish telecom company Movistar extended its partnership with the RFEF (Real Federación Española de Fútbol, the Spanish federation) through the Euro 2016 tournament in France, announced the partners on 11/11/2014. The brand of Telefonica group has been linked to the federation since 2012. As…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 28205
• Published on 14/11/14 at 10:05
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Ligue 1: Olympique Lyonnais to sell plagues with the names of supporters for the new stadium

Olympique Lyonnais (Ligue 1) will sell plaques with the names of supporters to create "L'Allée des Lumières" ("The Alley of Lights") at the heart of the future Grand Stade de Lyon (capacity 58,000), announced the club to News Tank on 13/11/2014.The club was inspired by the "fan wall" and "Walk of…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 28196
• Published on 13/11/14 at 18:56
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FIFA: "Numerous incomplete and erroneous representations of the facts and conclusions" (M. Garcia)

“Today’s (13/11/2014) decision by the Chairman of the Adjudicatory Chamber contains numerous incomplete and erroneous representations of the facts and conclusions detailed in (my) report. I intend to appeal this decision to the FIFA Appeal Committee,” said Michael J. Garcia, chairman of the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 28185
• Published on 13/11/14 at 17:36