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Real-Barcelona, first match broadcast globally using Ultra HD technology (4K) on 23/03/2014

The "Clasico" between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona (29th matchday of Liga BBVA 2013-14) on 23/03/2014 will be produced and broadcast in Ultra HD format (4K) announced Mediapro on 20/03/2014. The Spanish media group said it is the first football game globally broadcast in this format. 4K is a…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Digital
• Article # 16447
• Published on 21/03/14 at 16:59
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Brazil 2014: stadium inspection postponed due to meeting regarding operational preparations in Rio

The inspection of six Brazilian stadiums held from 20 to 26/032014 was postponed until the end of April because of "several meetings regarding the 2014 World Cup" that Jérôme Valcke, Secretary General of the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), must attend in Rio de Janeiro…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 16386
• Published on 21/03/14 at 16:36
©  DC
Champions League: Paris SG to face Chelsea (ENG) in the quarterfinals, on 02 and 08/04/2014

Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1, FRA) will face Chelsea (Premier League, ENG) in the quarter-finals of the 2013-14 Champions League, following the draw made at the headquarters of UEFA (Union of European Associations Football) in Nyon (SUI) on 21/03/2014. The Parisians, who finished first in their…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 16430
• Published on 21/03/14 at 16:15
©  UEFA
Europa League: Olympique Lyonnais to oppose Juventus (ITA) in quarterfinals on 03 and 10/04/2014

Olympique Lyonnais (Ligue 1, FRA) will play Juventus (Serie A, Italy) in the quarterfinals of the Europa League after the draw at the headquarters of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) in Nyon (SUI) on 21/03/2014.Lyon, who eliminated Vikoria Plzen (CZE) in the second round (5-3 on…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 16473
• Published on 21/03/14 at 13:54
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Champions League: the 8 remaining clubs trust 60% of places in the quarterfinals since 2009-10

The draw for the quarter-finals of the 2013-14 Champions League will take place on 21/03/2014 in Nyon (Switzerland) at the headquarters of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) at 12:00 CET. The eight teams still in competition - three Spanish (FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid)…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 16363
• Published on 21/03/14 at 11:59
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Twitter: C. Ronaldo crosses the threshold of 25 million subscribers, more than any other sportsman

Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) surpassed 25 million followers on his Twitter account (@Cristiano) with 25,033,744 subscribers on 20/03/2014. The Portuguese athlete has the largest number of followers on this social network, well ahead of Brazilian Kaka (AC Milan, 18.3 million) and basketball…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16372
• Published on 21/03/14 at 11:45
©  Premierleague.com
Premier League: an English pub convicted for retransmitting matches via a foreign satellite

The High Court of England and Wales sentenced the owner of a pub in Liverpool to pay £65,000 (€79,000) to the Barclays Premier League over copyright infringement on 13/03/2014. Tony Berry, owner of the "First National Wine Bar," screened matches of the English Premier League in his pub, via the…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Authorities, …
• Article # 16274
• Published on 21/03/14 at 11:09
EPFL: appointment of the CEO on the agenda of the general meeting on 21/03/2014

The appointment of the new CEO of the EPFL (European Professional Football Leagues) is on the agenda of the general meeting of the organisation, held in Athens, on 21/03/2014. The new CEO will take over from Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros, in office since 06/06/2005, the date the EPFL was…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 16329
• Published on 21/03/14 at 10:43
©  Brésil 2014
Brazil 2014: last operational inspections of stadiums begins on 20/03/2014

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) and the LOC (Local Organising Committee) began the final round of operational inspections on the stadiums of the 2014 World Cup (12/06 to 13/07/2014), with a first visit to Sao Paulo on 20/03/2014. Until 26/03/2014, the six stadiums that had…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 16327
• Published on 20/03/14 at 18:54
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Belgium: BNP Paribas Fortis and Belgacom extend with RSC Anderlecht until 2016-17

BNP Paribas Fortis, sponsor of RSC Anderlecht (Belgium), extended its contract with the club until 2016-17 on 14/03/2014. The Belgian subsidiary of BNP Paribas, has been a sponsor of the club since 1981. The 2011-2014 agreement is estimated at €4m per year.The telecommunications company, Belgacom…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16326
• Published on 20/03/14 at 17:59