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Russia 2018: Overspending of €66.5m on seven stadiums (Russia's state Audit Chamber)

The design of seven stadiums for the 2018 World Cup in Russia was over-billed by €66.5m (3.09bn roubles), Russia's state Audit Chamber reported on 20/06/2014. The new stadiums are in Volgograd, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Saransk, Kaliningrad and Rostov-on-Don; the stadium in Yekaterinburg is a…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 21348
• Published on 24/06/14 at 16:26
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Italy: US Sassuolo offer statistics from Opta Sports on their new website

US Sassuolo (17th in Serie A in 2013-14) are offering statistics from Opta Sports, a provider of sports data and statistics, through their Match Center section on their new website, which the club unveiled on 23/06/2014. The Match Center will provide visitors with all of the team and individual…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital, Authorities, …
• Article # 21334
• Published on 24/06/14 at 16:15
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Clermont Foot: "I hope this will not harm the cause of women in sport" (Helena Costa)

"I made my decision yesterday [23/06/2014] on my own, after a discussion with the president. Prior to this decision, I had done all of my work. I hope that this will not harm the cause of women in sport. I want you look at me as a manager. Only the president knows the reason for my decision," said…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 21337
• Published on 24/06/14 at 15:35
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Nike extends kit supplier contract with Dutch selection through 2026

Nike (USA) has extended its kit supplier contract with the Dutch selection for 12 years, or through the end of the 2025-26 season, the KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association) announced on 20/06/2014. 2026 will mark the thirtieth anniversary of this partnership, which started in 1996. “We are…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Authorities, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 21318
• Published on 24/06/14 at 12:18
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Premier League: Marathonbet becomes West Ham United's official betting operator

The English online betting operator Marathonbet has become an official partner of West Ham United (13th in Premier League, 2013-14) beginning with the 2014-15 season and to last over the "long-term", the club from the eastern suburbs of London announced, without more details, on 18/06/2014. The…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Betting
• Article # 21317
• Published on 24/06/14 at 11:09
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Qatar 2022: Plans for second stadium unveiled; to be completed in Al-Khor in 2018

The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (the Qatari organising committee of the 2022 World Cup) unveiled plans for Al Bayt stadium (capacity 60,000), to be located in the city of Al-Khor, on 21/06/2014. This is the second stadium to be presented, following Al-Wakrah (capacity 45,120), for…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 21298
• Published on 24/06/14 at 08:59
Premier League: Everton become first club to ban a supporter for racist and homophobic tweets

On 22/06/2014, Everton FC became the first Premier League club to ban a fan for racist and homophobic comments posted on Twitter. The fan, who had used an email address linked to his Twitter account to contact the club, is banned from attending Everton matches until further notice. These tweets…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 21302
• Published on 23/06/14 at 18:30
LFP: Disciplinary proceedings opened on 87 players accused of betting

The LFP (French Professional Football League) is investigating 87 players in professional clubs (Ligue 1, Ligue 2 and the professional clubs in National) that have not complied with the ban on sports betting in LFP-organised competitions, the body announced on 23/06/2014. "In accordance with…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Marketing - Communication, Clubs, …
• Article # 21278
• Published on 23/06/14 at 17:30
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Brazil 2014: "While often maligned, football brings people together" (Noël Le Graët, FFF)

"It is very good that football, in spite of being so often maligned, brings people together. The 17m French viewers and the extraordinary excitement show that people want to be united around a common goal and that there is national pride in the good sense," said Noël Le Graët, president of the FFF…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 21251
• Published on 23/06/14 at 15:13
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Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund to open Singapore office to develop brand in Asia

Borussia Dortmund (2nd in Bundesliga in 2013-14) will open an office in Singapore in order to better communicate with their Asian fans, foster relationships with local press and media, and develop business partnerships, the club announced on 20/06/2014. The office is to be open for the club's…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 21242
• Published on 23/06/14 at 13:12