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UK: Gambling Commission creates a license for foreign operators

The Gambling Commission is creating a license for foreign operators of online games in the UK as of 01/08/2014, it announced on 01/05/2014. To obtain this license, foreign operators will have to be present in the UK market for online games. Without the license, they will not be allowed to…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Betting
• Article # 19037
• Published on 14/05/14 at 16:59
Brazil 2014: "I've always said that 2014 would not be easier than 2010" (Jérôme Valcke, FIFA)

"I've always said that 2014 would not be easier than 2010. First, Brazil is a continent, a gargantuan country compared to South Africa. It is a developing country, which thus presents organisational difficulties. Just because you are a five-time world champion, or because you have one of the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 18992
• Published on 14/05/14 at 15:57
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Michael Watts appointed president of Wasserman Media Group on 12/05/2014

Michael Watts was appointed president of Wasserman Media Group on 12/05/2014. Wasserman is an American company specialising in the management of media and marketing rights, as well as of athletes' careers. Watts had held many functions (COO, CFO) within the company since joining in 2002. He is…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 19016
• Published on 14/05/14 at 14:10
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Bundesliga: Betting operator Tipico extends its partnership with Hoffenheim to 2014-15

The betting operator Tipico extended its partnership with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (Bundesliga) to the 2014-15 season, the club announced on 10/05/2014. The contract also includes an option to extend to 2015-16. The operator has supported the club since 2010. Tipico is a second-level sponsor of the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 19005
• Published on 13/05/14 at 18:01
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Germany: Marco Reus to continue as ambassador of Japanese Panasonic until June 2015

Marco Reus, the German International from Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga), extended his contract on 12/05/2014 as an ambassador of Panasonic Group, which specialises in the development and design of electronics. The player has been under contract with the Japanese company since June 2013 and…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 19000
• Published on 13/05/14 at 17:28
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Premier League: Electronics company Veho to be Southampton shirt sponsor until 2015-16

Veho, a British company specialising in the design of electronic devices, will be the shirt sponsor for Southampton (Premier League), the club announced on 09/05/2014. The partnership officially starts on 01/07/2014 and will expire at the end of the 2015-16 season. Veho will replace the human…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 18968
• Published on 13/05/14 at 17:19
Premier League: Aston Villa FC on sale through Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Randy Lerner is looking to Bank of America Merrill Lynch to find a buyer for Aston Villa FC (Premier League), the American owner the Birmingham (England) club said on 12/05/2014. Lerner had bought the "Villains" from Doug Ellis in August 2006 for £62.6m (€93.3m at the time).Aston Villa finished 15…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 18939
• Published on 13/05/14 at 15:59
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FIFA: France has four rivals to host 2019 Women's World Cup

France, England, South Korea, New Zealand and South Africa are bidding to host the 2019 Women's World Cup, FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) announced on 09/05/2014. FIFA member federations bidding to host the event had to submit a declaration of interest before 15/04/2014…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 18956
• Published on 13/05/14 at 15:34
Qatar 2022: FIFA cancels visit because emirate to publish report and announce reforms

Theo Zwanziger has cancelled a visit to Qatar that had been planned for mid-May, he announced on 11/05/2014. Zwanziger is a member of the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) executive committee and has been tapped by Joseph Blatter, FIFA president, to coordinate discussions on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 18938
• Published on 13/05/14 at 14:45
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Champions League: Brewer Mahou wants fans of both Madrileño clubs to watch match in same plaza

The Spanish brewer Mahou issued an invitation on 05/05/2014 to fans of both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid to watch the Champions League final and celebrate victory in the same plaza of the Spanish capital. The final will be held in Luz Stadium in Lisbon (POR) on 24/05/2014. Mahou, the official…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 18959
• Published on 13/05/14 at 14:25