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Bayern Munich: prosecutor waives right to appeal after conviction of Uli Hoeness

The Munich Prosecutor's office announced that it renounced its right to lodge an appeal against the judgment for tax fraud committed by Uli Hoeness, former president of Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) on 17/03/2014. Uli Hoeness was sentenced to three and a half years in prison "for seven serious cases…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 16187
• Published on 18/03/14 at 12:43
©  Paris SG
Paris SG: PMU creates fictitious horse race before the match against AS Saint-Etienne

Betting operator, PMU, partner of Paris Saint-Germain, established a fake horse race around the Parc des Princes before the match against AS Saint-Etienne (2-0, 29th day of Ligue 1) on 16/03/2014. Paris Saint-Germain enables its main sponsors to create exclusive activities at one dedicated match…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16160
• Published on 17/03/14 at 18:43
©  Liverpool FC
Liverpool announce 2014 United States tour with club anthem, "You'll never walk alone"

Liverpool FC (Premier League) announced their 2014 tour of the United States using the club's anthem, "You'll never walk alone" on 15/03/2014. The club launched a viral video using its anthem to retrace the stadiums where it has been sung, including the 2013 tour: Jakarta (Indonesia), Bangkok…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16156
• Published on 17/03/14 at 18:17
Serie A: €1.77b in revenue in 2012-13 an increase of 8%, gross debt €2.8b

The 20 clubs of Serie A generated a total turnover of €1.772b in 2012-13, an increase of 8% compared to the previous season, according to a study by the daily Italian sports newspaper, La Gazzetta dello Sport on 08/03/2014. This increase primarily reflects the implementation of a new TV rights…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Agencies, Ticketing, Finance, …
• Article # 16151
• Published on 17/03/14 at 17:49
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EBU: Emmanuel Frantz becomes chief financial and administrative officer, as of 01/08/2014

Emmanuel Frantz was appointed chief financial and administrative officer of the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) on 13/03/2014. He will join the team of the EBU on 01/06/2014 and will take up his new duties on 01/08/2014, after a transition period with the current director of administration and…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Authorities, …
• Article # 16147
• Published on 17/03/14 at 16:42
Brazil 2014: Food brand, Sadia, allows children to send a message to the Selecao

Sadia, the food brand, partner of the CBF (Brazilian federation), allowed children born after the last victory of Brazil at the World Cup to send a message to the Seleção players for the 2014 World Cup, on 14/03/2014. The viral campaign targets children under the age of 12, who did not see the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16145
• Published on 17/03/14 at 15:59
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Jyske Bank becomes partner of Toulouse FC who wants to develop its relationship with Denmark

Toulouse FC (Ligue 1) formalised its partnership with Jyske Bank. The two entities are co-organising an event honouring Franco-Danish relations, during the match Toulouse FC - Evian-Thonon-Gaillard (30th matchday of Ligue 1) on 22/03/2014. The consul of Denmark in Midi-Pyrenees, will kick off the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16086
• Published on 17/03/14 at 15:38
©  Hyundai
Iker Casillas and Kaka named Hyundai ambassadors for the 2014 World Cup

South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai has named Iker Casillas (ESP, Real Madrid) and Ricardo Kaká (BRA, Milan AC) as international brand ambassadors for the 2014 World Cup, on 14/03/2014.Both players will appear in television spots, as well as in a print and digital campaign.Hyundai has been the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16140
• Published on 17/03/14 at 14:39
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Brazil 2014: Adidas and Japanese football federation partner with Pokémon (Nintendo group)

Adidas and the JFA (Japan Football Association) created a partnership with the Pokémon franchise, owned by the Nintendo group on 12/03/2014. The main characters of the animated series of Pokémon, including Pikachu, will appear in an advertising campaign of the German sporting goods supplier in…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 16116
• Published on 17/03/14 at 12:51
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Bayern Munich: vice-president Karl Hopfner becomes chairman "until further notice"

The vice-president of Bayern Munich (Bundesliga), Karl Hopfner, became the new chairman of the Bavarian club "until further notice" after the resignation of Uli Hoeness on 14/03/2014, following his sentencing to three and a half years in prison for tax evasion. The president of Adidas, Herbert…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 16127
• Published on 17/03/14 at 12:38