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Louis Saha creates AXIS 10 Sports Consulting Group: financial advice for footballers

Louis Saha, the French former Manchester United striker, announced the launch of his firm, Axis 10 Sports Consulting Group, on 10/04/2014.The company aims to offer solutions enabling players to protect themselves from financial risks throughout their careers and to better anticipate their…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 17626
• Published on 14/04/14 at 18:31
England: Bitcoin Foundation opens office in London

Bitcoin Foundation will open an office in London "in the coming weeks", said Jon Matonis, CEO of the non-profit organisation, on 08/04/2014. The Bitcoin Foundation was established in 2012 and is based in Washington DC (USA). The London office is intended to promote the brand in Europe and prove…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Digital
• Article # 17620
• Published on 14/04/14 at 17:59
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Olivier Giroud becomes ambassador of Hugo Boss' fragrance Boss Bottled

International French striker Olivier Giroud (Arsenal FC) became the ambassador for the Hugo Boss fragrance Boss Bottled on 09/04/2014. Olivier Giroud appears in the print campaign of the German fashion group.The striker for Arsenal and the French team is under contract with the kit supplier Puma…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 17624
• Published on 14/04/14 at 17:45
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Premier League: Eurobank becomes the credit card partner of Manchester United in Serbia

The Serbian subsidiary of the Greek group EFG, Eurobank Ergasias, is becoming the credit card partner of Manchester United (Premier League) in Serbia, the club announced on 10/04/2014. The four-year contract between the two parties goes to May 2018. The regional level agreement makes Eurobank the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 17617
• Published on 14/04/14 at 17:31
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Brazil 2014: "The legacy of the event begins indeed to take shape" (Jerome Valcke, FIFA)

"Despite the tight race for Brazil to apply the final key operational elements, people can already see this legacy taking shape. (...) All the reports I receive indicate just how fast and hard Brazil is working now to complete preparations, not only for the World Cup, but also for improvements to…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 17604
• Published on 14/04/14 at 17:05
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Basketball: U.S. equipment manufacturer, Wilson, launches "Smart Ball"

American company Wilson Sporting Goods unveiled the "Smart ball," a connected basketball, on 05/04/2014. This ball is being developed in partnership with SportIQ, a Finnish company specialising in artificial intelligence. There are sensors inside the ball that track its movements. It is connected…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Digital, Sporting Goods & Brands
• Article # 17530
• Published on 14/04/14 at 16:30
Twitter followers in the 5 major European championships in 2014-15

The social network Twitter is a relationship marketing tool that can increase interactivity far beyond the 90 minutes of a match. It enables the club to communicate at any moment, and promotes proximity with fans, through its tone and content.In the football industry, Real Madrid are the best…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Article # 79813
• Published on 14/04/14 at 16:29
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Nike launches a "Nike FC" product line to celebrate its 20 years in football

To celebrate its 20 years of presence in football, Nike launched a "Nike FC" product line on 14/04/2014.The American brand presented T-shirts, tracksuits and three Tiempo 94 trainers. The products are available in white, black or gray. Nike chose four international ambassadors for the campaign…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 17595
• Published on 14/04/14 at 15:32
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TV rights for 2015-2018 Europa League: Second call for offers organised by UEFA

UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) announced on 10/04/2014 that it would hold a second round of bidding for the 2015-2018 French TV rights for the Europa League. Candidates had until 11/04/2014 at 12:00 CET (Central European Time) to submit new offers. The European body had launched…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Digital, …
• Article # 17526
• Published on 14/04/14 at 15:16
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UEFA: Red Star Belgrade referred to adjudicatory chamber following financial audit

Red Star Belgrade (SER) will appear before adjudicatory chamber of the CFCB (Club Financial Control Body) of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), the European body announced on 11/04/2014. "Following an in-depth investigation and based on a compliance audit performed at the premises of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 17592
• Published on 14/04/14 at 14:47