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United States: Telecommunications company AT&T to buy DirecTV (pay-TV broadcaster) for €49bn

Telecommunications company AT&T will acquire pay-TV company DirecTV, the two U.S. companies announced on 18/05/2014. The transaction, consisting of shares and cash, will total $48.5bn (€35.4bn), or $67.1bn (€49bn) with DirecTV's debt included.AT&T provides fixed and mobile telephone services as…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 19496
• Published on 21/05/14 at 18:23

2014-15 Europa League: FC Parma's appeal to participate in European Cup to be examined on 28/05/2014

Parma FC's (Serie A) participation in the 2014-15 Europa League will be reviewed by the High Court of Justice of the CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee) on 28/05/2014. The club is challenging the decision of the Appeals Committee of the FIGC (Italian Football Federation), which on 20/05/2014…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 19440
• Published on 21/05/14 at 17:59

J League: Manchester City become minority shareholder of Yokohama F Marinos

City Football Group, a holding company that manages a network of clubs under the auspices of Manchester City (Premier League) became a minority shareholder of Yokohama F Marinos (J League, the Japanese first division) on 20/05/2014. The holding company acquired a 20% stake in the Japanese club…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Legal
• Article # 19439
• Published on 21/05/14 at 17:40

35% of English fans feel closer to clubs and players thanks to Twitter

35% of English fans said they felt closer to clubs and players since they began following them on Twitter, according to the study "IMG Consulting Fan Commitment" released on 14/05/2014 and produced by IMG Consulting, an American sports marketing consultant, and the sports marketing research…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Digital
• Article # 19472
• Published on 21/05/14 at 17:30

UEFA: IMG Licensing named master licensee for Euro 2016 and other competitions

UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) named the American agency IMG Licensing as its master licensee for Euro 2016 football tournament as well as the European Under-21 Championship, the European Women’s Championship and the Futsal Euro. The deal was announced on 19/05/2014.IMG Licensing…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 19436
• Published on 21/05/14 at 16:59

Champions League: Real Madrid install four giant screens in Santiago Bernabeu for the final

Real Madrid (Liga BBVA) will broadcast the final of the Champions League on four giant screens installed in the middle of the pitch of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium (85,454 seats). The final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will be played at Luz Stadium (capacity 65,647) in Lisbon (POR) on…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Digital, Stadiums, …
• Article # 19486
• Published on 21/05/14 at 16:30

Serie B: AS Bari purchased for €4.8m by former manager Gianluca Paparesta; become FC Bari 1908

The sports company AS Bari (Serie B, Italian second division) was purchased for €4.8m on 20/05/2014 by Italian Gianluca Paparesta, who was manager of the team from 08/10/2013 to 20/02/2014 and who was an international referee. It was the third time the club had been offered for auction, and the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 19479
• Published on 21/05/14 at 16:15

Argentina: Businessman wants to broadcast championships abroad through paid streaming

The Argentine businessman Cristobal Lopez is negotiating with the AFA (Argentine Football Association) for the acquisition of internet broadcasting rights, outside of Argentina, for Argentine professional competitions, the Argentine press reported on 10/05/2014. If he manages to acquire these…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Authorities, …
• Article # 19423
• Published on 21/05/14 at 15:45

Serie A: "The debate is open on the number of teams" (Maurizio Beretta, Lega di Serie A)

"The debate on the number of teams in Serie A is open and we need to study the issue. One should never say never. We study different possibilities and we will find a solution that makes logical sense. There is no doubt that we need to improve the product and give it greater financial stability,…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs
• Article # 19437
• Published on 21/05/14 at 15:25

Serie A: League and Infront launch tender for 2015-2018 rights; offers due 05/06/2014

Lega Serie A, the professional league that manages the Italian first division, and its media advisor Infront Italy, launched the tender for domestic broadcasting rights of the 2015-2018 Serie A on 19/05/2014. Broadcasters will have until 05/06/2014 at noon to submit their tenders to the…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Digital, …
• Article # 19438
• Published on 21/05/14 at 14:59