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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
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©  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
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©  D.R.

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
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©  Everton FC

Premier League: Chang brewer to extend contract with Everton until 2016-17 for €6.3m per year

Thai brewer, Chang, extended its contract as shirt sponsor of Everton (Premier League) until the end of the 2016-17 season, the club announced on 20/03/2014. Everton said the value of the contract increased to €6.3m per year for the 2015-2017 period making it the most lucrative in the club's…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16332
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Paris-SG: "Some players want to win the Champions League, even without the bonus" (Laurent Blanc)

"We have some players who want to win the Champions League, even without the bonus. Don't worry," said Laurent Blanc, manager of Paris Saint-Germain on 20/03/2014. This was in response to claims that each player would receive an individual bonus from Paris SG of €1m if they win the Champions…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16335
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"If FIFA did not exist, it would have to be invented" (Jérôme Champagne, presidential candidate)

"If I run for president, it's because 2015 is a choice: either continue with this gentrification and its best competition. Or we want to correct these imbalances, and then we need a stronger, more democratic and more proactive FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)," said Jerome…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 16133
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Germany: Football federation to build training centre at Frankfurt racecourse

The DFB (German football association) will build a training and education centre for all national teams, on the grounds of the former Frankfurt am Main racecourse, the German press announced on 18/03/2014. "All the conversations we had, and all the signals sent by the leaders of the DFB leave no…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 16306
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Brazil 2014: flights cancelled, delayed or diverted for 16,000 passengers due to security measures

At least 16,000 passengers will have their flights cancelled, delayed or diverted to another airport during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil (from 12/06 to 13/07/2014), suggested the Brazilian newspaper O Globo on 16/03/2014. At least 805 flights will be cancelled and another 150 delayed or diverted…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 16323
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Premier League: Warrior to replace Adidas at Stoke City from 2014-15

The American brand, Warrior, will replace Adidas as the official equipment supplier of Stoke City (Premier League) from the 2014-15 season, the club announced on 19/03/2014. Adidas had supported the Potters since the 2009-10 season, for an estimated €1.2m per year. Adidas is the supplier of 45% of…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16316
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England: Nike replaces Lotto as kit supplier of Queens Park Rangers from 2014-15

Nike will replace Lotto as the kit supplier of the Queens Park Rangers (Championship, 2nd British Division) from the 2014-15 season, the club announced on 18/03/2014. Nike will be under contract until the end of the 2018-19 season. The Italian brand Lotto had equipped QPR since 2008-09. The London…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16271
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