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Sweden: Karl-Erik Nilsson re-elected president of the Federation for a third one-year term

Karl-Erik Nilsson was unanimously re-elected president of the SvFF (Swedish Football Association) for a third one-year term at the annual meeting held on 22/03/2014, said the Swedish Federation on the same day . "I am grateful for the faith put in me to continue leading Swedish football, which is…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 16662
• Published on 26/03/14 at 13:30
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Etihad Airways, the official airline of Major League Soccer

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will become a partner of the MLS (Major League Soccer), announced the North American league on 25/03/2014. The contract will cover at least the 2014, 2015 and 2016 seasons. The agreement was reached by SUM (Soccer United Marketing), the company that…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16660
• Published on 26/03/14 at 12:30
"An internet based FIFA channel to broadcast local leagues" (Jérôme Champagne)

"Create an internet based FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) channel to broadcast local leagues," is one of the proposals made by Jérôme Champagne, candidate to the international federation presidency since 20/01/2014 in his second letter "on the theme of football development…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 16614
• Published on 25/03/14 at 18:52
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Bundesliga: the Man Group to extend with Bayern Munich until 2015-16

The commercial vehicle manufacturer, Man, extended its partnership with Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) until 2015-16 on 23/03/2014. The Man Group, based in Bavaria, has been the official supplier of transport vehicles for Bayern since 2010. The contract ensures visibility on pitchside advertising…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16623
• Published on 25/03/14 at 17:11
Italian equipment supplier, Macron, signs with Sporting Lisbon (POR) and Vitesse Arnhem (NDL)

The Italian brand, Macron, became the supplier of Sporting Portugal (Liga Sagres, POR) and Vitesse Arnhem (Eredivisie, NDL) on 21/03/2014. The duration of the contract between Macron and Sporting Portugal has not been disclosed, but will cover at least the 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. The…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16607
• Published on 25/03/14 at 16:30
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Brazil 2014: without additional funding, Porto Alegre may not host the World Cup

The City of Porto Alegre may not host the 2014 World Cup (Brazil, 12/06 to 13/07/2014) if the bill which would allow the private funding of temporary facilities around the stadium (which will be voted on 25/03/2014) is not adopted by the local parliament, said Mayor José Fortunati on 24/03/2014…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Legal, …
• Article # 16628
• Published on 25/03/14 at 15:41
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MLS: David Beckham presents a 35,000-seat stadium proposal for new Miami franchise

David Beckham presented a new 35,000-seat stadium proposal in Miami for the football franchise he owns, which will make their debut in MLS (Major League Soccer, North American Championship) in 2017, on 24/03/2014. The former English player, who finished his career in May 2013 at Paris SG…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 16609
• Published on 25/03/14 at 15:10
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Bundesliga: Rothaus brewery to extend with SC Freiburg until 2016-17

Rothaus brewery extended its sponsorship agreement with SC Freiburg (Bundesliga) until 2016-17, the club announced on 24/03/2014. Partner of the club since 2005, Rothaus is the oldest sponsor of Fribourg. The brewery is located in Baden-Württemberg (southwest Germany) as is the club. The brand…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16622
• Published on 25/03/14 at 14:50
2016-2020 Ligue 1 & 2 TV rights: Orange sent a "friendly letter" to the LFP

It was "a friendly letter for a partner" that the telecommunications group, Orange, sent to the LFP (French Professional Football League), "to confess their surprise about the disappearance of the 'mobile' lot in the calls for applications of the media rights of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 for the…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 16564
• Published on 24/03/14 at 19:00
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Swiss watchmaker Hublot, official watch of the FIFA World Cups in Russia 2018 and Qatar in 2022

Swiss Hublot became the official watch of the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) World Cup's in Russia (2018) and Qatar (2022), announced the company on 21/03/2014. Hublot has been under contract with the international body since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa where the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16563
• Published on 24/03/14 at 18:20