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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
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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
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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
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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
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Adidas: Revenues (at €3.533bn) down 6% in the first quarter of 2014

Adidas had a decline of 6% to € 3.533 billion in sales for the first quarter of 2014, the German group announced on 06/05/2014. Adidas Group's net income was €204m. "While we must always be very careful with exchange rates and their impact on our financial results, the first quarter will be the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Finance, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 18888
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©  Brésil 2014

Brazil 2014: One month to opening match, and four of 12 stadiums are still problematic

At one month from the 2014 World Cup kickoff (Brazil-Croatia in Sao Paulo, 12/06/2014, 22:00 CET), four out of twelve stadiums hosting the competition have not been completed, as of 12/05/2014. The Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, which will host the opening match, will not be delivered before…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 18922
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Qatar 2022: All scenarios for rescheduling would damage championships, says EPFL

"All scenarios on the re-scheduling of the World Cup in Qatar are damaging the domestic competitions and leagues’ business interests," the EPFL (Association of European Professional Football Leagues) board of directors said in a statement upon meeting in Paris on 07/05/2014. The EPFL will discuss…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 18849
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BSkyB in talks with 21st Century Fox for purchase of Sky Deutschland and Sky Italia

The pay-TV group BSkyB confirmed on 12/05/2014 that it had entered into preliminary negotiations with its parent company, 21st Century Fox, to buy the German and Italian pay-TV outfits Sky Deutschland and Sky Italia. "The company initiated preliminary discussions with 21st Century Fox to evaluate…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 18889
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Cristiano Ronaldo was footballer with highest income (€53m) for 2013, according to Forbes

Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) of Portugual gained more than any other footballer in 2013, pulling in revenues of €53m, according to Forbes on 10/05/2014. According to Forbes, the striker had €35.6m in wages and €17.4m in business income. The player extended his contract with Real Madrid on…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Finance, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 18880
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EPFL board of directors addition: Javier Tebas, president of the Spanish Professional League

Javier Tebas, president of the Spannish LFP (Professional Football League), became a member of the EPFL (Association of European Professional Football Leagues) board of directors on 07/05/2014. His appointment was on the agenda of the general meeting of that body in Paris on 07/05/2014. Javier…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 18850
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