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FA: 2013 annual accounts

The FA (Football Association) had a turnover of £209m (€254m) for the financial year 2013, the English association announced in presenting its annual results on 23/04/2014. This represents a decrease of £108.5m (€132m), or 34.2%, compared to fiscal year 2012 (£317.5m, €386m). This decrease is…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Ticketing, Sporting Goods & Brands, …
• Article # 18510
• Published on 02/05/14 at 17:17
©  D.R.
England: FA revenue down 34.2% (€132m) due to change in accounting calendar

The FA (Football Association) had a turnover of £209m (€254m) for the financial year 2013, the English association announced in presenting its annual results on 23/04/2014. This represents a decrease of £108.5m (€132m), or 34.2%, compared to fiscal year 2012 (£317.5m, €386m). This decrease is…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Ticketing, Sporting Goods & Brands, …
• Article # 18468
• Published on 02/05/14 at 17:16
©  UEFA
UEFA: First meeting of the working group on the fight against match-fixing

The first meeting of the working group of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) on the fight against match-fixing took place in Nyon (SUI) on 29/04/2014. Present were Michel Platini, president of UEFA; Gianni Infantino, its general secretary; its disciplinary and integrity specialists…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Betting, Social Responsibility
• Article # 18448
• Published on 02/05/14 at 14:38
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Regarding Platini on Brazil: "It's a false controversy" (Pascal Boniface, IRIS)

"It's a false controversy. This is a convenient way to, once again, indict football. Any tactic is just fine for attacking football," said Pascal Boniface, founder and director of IRIS (Institute of International and Strategic Relations), speaking to News Tank on 02/05/2014, about the comments…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 18463
• Published on 02/05/14 at 12:46
©  Colette
"Merchandising represents 5-10% of Paris SG turnover" (Frederic Longuépée)

"Merchandising is a business issue; it represents 5-10% of Paris SG [Ligue 1] turnover. But it is also a way to convey brand values, and to allow fans to own a piece of Paris Saint-Germain," said Frédéric Longuépée, deputy director general in charge of commercial activities for the club, at the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 18377
• Published on 02/05/14 at 11:31
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Robin Osterley appointed chief executive of Supporters Direct Europe

Robin Osterley became the chief executive of Supporters Direct Europe on 29/04/2014. Supporters Direct is the pan-European network that structures popular shareholding initiatives. Since 1996 Osterley had served as chief executive of Making Music, a British organisation that promotes the interests…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs
• Article # 18446
• Published on 02/05/14 at 10:30
©  QTA PSG
Financial fair play: Contract between Paris SG and QTA at heart of debate

The top goal of the partnership between Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1) and QTA (Qatar Tourism Authority) is to "significantly increase awareness of Qatar as a leading tourist destination," Jean-Claude Blanc, chief operating officer of Paris Saint-Germain, said to News Tank on 13/11/2013."To achieve…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 18430
• Published on 02/05/14 at 09:41
©  DC
Brazil 2014: To better fight doping, FIFA to freeze test samples

New anti-doping measures will be implemented by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Jiri Dvorak, chief medical officer of FIFA, announced on 25/04/2014. Urine and blood collected from players during tests will now be frozen. "We will freeze…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Digital, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 18414
• Published on 30/04/14 at 17:45
Bundesliga: the League adopts a new method for distributing TV rights beginning 2014-15

The DFL (German Professional Football League) approved the reform regarding the way TV rights are distributed among German professional clubs on 28/04/2014. The changes aim to provide better foresight for clubs regarding the audiovisual rights revenue that they can expect at the beginning of each…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Authorities, …
• Article # 18379
• Published on 30/04/14 at 17:00
©  Forum d'Avignon
Axel Dauchez, CEO of Deezer, to step down in September 2014

Axel Dauchez will resign as CEO of Deezer, the music streaming platform announced on 29/04/2014. His departure will be effective as of September 2014. Until then, Axel Dauchez will remain CEO of the company and be surrounded by a strengthened management team, including Marhely Daniel (founder)…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 18383
• Published on 30/04/14 at 16:30