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Marco Polo Del Nero elected president of Brazilian Football Confederation for 2015-2019

Marco Polo Del Nero was elected president of the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) on 16/04/2014. He was the only candidate for the post of Jose Maria Marin, who has been in office since 2012 and will retire in April 2015. Del Nero's term will go to 2019. A lawyer by training, Marco Polo Del…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 17859
• Published on 17/04/14 at 18:59
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Brazil 2014: Adidas and Sport Recife introduce 3 shirts in colours of hosted countries

Adidas and the Brazilian club Sport Recife (Serie A) introduced one shirt each in honour of Germany, Mexico and Japan on 16/04/2014. The German brand is the kit supplier for these three national teams, who will all play in Recife, capital of the State of Pernambuco, in the group stage of the 2014…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 17843
• Published on 17/04/14 at 18:30
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United States: Atlanta will host the 22nd MLS franchise, to launch in 2017

The city of Atlanta (Georgia, USA) will host the 22nd MLS (Major League Soccer) franchise, Don Garber, Commissioner, announced on 16/04/2014. The new franchise will enter the MLS for the 2017 season. "Atlanta is one of the largest and most diverse markets in North America and has a rich tradition…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 17844
• Published on 17/04/14 at 18:07
FIFPro: European Division adopts resolution to challenge transfer system in court

The 29 European members of FIFPro (International Federation of Professional Footballers) unanimously adopted a resolution supporting FIFPro's court challenge of the transfer system. The vote took place at the General Assembly of FIFPro Division Europe in Dublin (IRL) on 15/04/2014. FIFPro wants a…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 17809
• Published on 17/04/14 at 14:29
Premier League: Doyen Sports Investments will manage the young Adnan Januzaj (MU)

Doyen Sports Investments, an investment fund specialising in sports, will manage the business, public relations and digital strategy of the Belgian-Albanian player Adnan Januzaj (born 05/02/1995) of Manchester United (Premier League), the company announced on 15/04/2014. The contract period was…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 17808
• Published on 17/04/14 at 14:21
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2. Bundesliga: Otelo shirt sponsor of Fortuna Düsseldorf until 2015-16

The German telecommunications company Otelo, a subsidiary of Vodafone, extended its partnership as shirt sponsor of Fortuna Düsseldorf (2. Bundesliga) on 15/04/2014. Otelo is already the shirt sponsor of the club for the 2012-13 season, and is extending through 2015-16. The contract is valued at…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 17810
• Published on 17/04/14 at 11:31
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DNCG activity report: "4th consecutive year of losses" (Frédéric Thiriez, LFP)

"For the 4th consecutive year, the 40 clubs in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, taken in aggregate, have had losses; the net loss amounted to €39m for the financial year ending on 30/06/2013", said Frédéric Thiriez, president of LFP (Professional Football League), in a writeup of the DNCG's (National…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 17738
• Published on 16/04/14 at 19:30
Euro 2020: Turkey is confident it will get the semi-finals and final

"We think we will be awarded the two semifinals and the final and we deserve it after bidding for the last three tournaments. It's high time we were successful and UEFA [Union of European Football Associations] president Michel Platini has given that hint to us," said Turkish Federation…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 17779
• Published on 16/04/14 at 18:45
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Ligue 1: 14% growth in turnover and 71% decrease in net loss for 2012-13

Ligue 1 clubs achieved a turnover excluding player transfers of €1.297mb in 2012-13, according to the DNCG (National Directorate of Management Control) in its activity report for the season, published on 15/04/2014. This amount represents an increase of 14% (€161.5m) from the 2011-12 season…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 17740
• Published on 16/04/14 at 18:30
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Major League Soccer: New York City FC to play in Yankee Stadium until 2018 (press)

New York City FC, which début in MLS (Major League Soccer, the North American professional soccer league) in 2015, will play their home games in Yankee Stadium (New York, USA) for their first three seasons in the league, i.e. until 2018, the American newspaper The New York Times reported on…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Authorities
• Article # 17766
• Published on 16/04/14 at 17:59