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2.7 manager changes per club from 2010 to 2013

From July 2010 to June 2013, 1,709 manager changes were made by 700 clubs in 43 top European divisions, according to the sixth Club Licensing Benchmarking Report on European clubs by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), published on 17/04/2014. This represents an average of 2.7…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 18064
• Published on 23/04/14 at 18:04
AFC: Asian Cup to grow from 16 to 24 participants as of 2019 edition

The number of national teams participating in the Asian Cup will increase from 16 to 24 as of the 2019 edition of the competition, the executive committee of the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) announced on 16/04/2014. "We must market our product and generate income to sustain football across…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 18048
• Published on 23/04/14 at 17:05
©  EU
Stadiums: European Commission authorises state aid in context of local policy goals

The giving of state aid has been authorised for the renovation of stadiums, but only to fulfil local policy goals, the European Commission stated in a decision on 09/04/2014. This allows Northern Ireland to grant £110m (approximately €133m) for the rebuilding of three stadiums in Belfast. "The…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums
• Article # 18057
• Published on 23/04/14 at 16:44
Bundesliga: Jan Lehmann to leave post as strategic marketing director of the DFL in late May 2014

Jan Lehmann will step down as director of strategic marketing for the DFL (the German professional football league) in late May 2014, he announced on 17/04/2014. He had joined the DFL in February 2009 and was previously associate director of Infront Sports & Media AG, a sports marketing agency…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 18062
• Published on 23/04/14 at 16:09
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Mobile TV: Zaechel International to promote Sky Go service in all Bundesliga stadiums

The German agency, Zaechel International, specialising in hospitality services and marketing activities, will carry out measures to promote customer loyalty on behalf of the pay-TV company, Sky Deutschland, in all stadiums of the Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga (the German first and second divisions)…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Digital, …
• Article # 18034
• Published on 23/04/14 at 14:06
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Italy: Spanish brand Joma to replace Puma in Palermo in 2014-15

The Spanish brand Joma will replace Puma as kit supplier for U.S. Palermo (Serie B) beginning with the 2014-15 season, several Italian media outlets announced on 21/04/2014. Puma has equipped the team since the 2012-13 club championship. The contract was signed when Palermo played in Serie A. In…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 18024
• Published on 23/04/14 at 12:59
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Brazil 2014: Jérôme Valcke visiting Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Cuiaba and Fortaleza from 22 to 24/04/2014

Jérôme Valcke, FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) general secretary, is visiting four host cities of the 2014 World Cup: Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Cuiaba and Fortaleza, from 22 to 24/04/2014. Jérôme Valcke is accompanied by Aldo Rebelo, the Brazilian Minister of Sport, and members…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 18021
• Published on 23/04/14 at 12:45
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Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) opt for paperless season tickets

The Los Angeles Dodgers, an MLB (Major League Baseball) franchise, are using paperless ticketing platform for 2014 season tickets, the franchise indicated on 04/04/2014. (The franchise played its opening match of the season against the San Francisco Giants (4-8).) The Dodgers use the TDC ProVenue…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 18029
• Published on 23/04/14 at 12:30
"Everyone must feel involved in Euro 2016" (Bernard Lapasset, IRB)

"It's all about strategy; everyone must feel involved. When success becomes social and involves the broader public, it's wonderful. When France wins the football World Cup, it's great, but there are other criteria for successful organisation — it's not just about the score of the match," Bernard…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 17957
• Published on 23/04/14 at 11:55
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Europa League 2015-2018: W9 retains one game a week while beIN sports claims entire tournament

The free-TV group, M6 (owned by W9), and pay-TV company, beIN Sports, have won the tender for broadcasting rights in France for the Europa League 2015-2018, UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) announced on 22/04/2014. M6 acquired the broadcasting rights for the best match of each week…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 18042
• Published on 22/04/14 at 19:28