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"Soccer is the second most popular sport in the U.S. behind the NFL" (Dan Courtemanche, MLS)

"Down the line we need to better the quality of our players, we need more talented players to play in MLS. So youth development is top priority. All of our teams now have youth academies, they are investing millions of dollars in their academies and their facilities," said Major League Soccer…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Ticketing, Clubs, …
• Article # 15961
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©  D.R.

Complaint for "unfair competition": Canal+ demand €293m in damages from beIN Sports

The French pay-TV group Canal+ is seeking €293m in damages from the Qatari company, beIN Sports, as part of the complaint for "unfair competition" it filed with the Commercial Court of Nanterre on 10/07/2013. A hearing was held on the same day and the court will make its judgment on 18/06/2014…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Authorities, …
• Article # 16012
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©  D.R.

Juventus FC: "If this continues, the stand will no longer bear the name of Gaetano Scirea" (widow)

"If there are always going to be discriminatory chants and vulgar banners, the south stand of the Juventus Stadium will no longer be named after Gaetano Scirea," said Mariella Scirea, widow of former Italian international and Juve defender on 10/03/2014. Antisemitic cries were shouted during the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 15988
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Baron Capital investment fund acquires 2.5% stake in Manchester United

U.S. investment fund, Baron Capital, has acquired a 2.5% stake in Manchester United (Premier League), indicated a regulatory administrative document filled by the English club on 11/03/2014. Baron Capital bought 24.1% of the shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange, which represents 2.5% of…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15986
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©  Under Armour

Under Armour presents football boots in colours of Superman and Batman

The American sportswear company, Under Armour, in association with the Marvel entertainment group launched football boots in the colours of American superheros on 11/03/2014. The brand has created boots with Superman, Batman, Captain America, Flash Gordon and the Hulk designs available. Under…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 16000
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©  Mobilis

Algeria: telephone operator Mobilis, title sponsor of Algerian Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 until 2017

The telephone operator, Mobilis, an Algerian Telecom subsidiary, became the title sponsor of the Algerian Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 competitions, announced the Algerian LFP (Professional Football League) on 06/03/2014. The three-year contract will expire at the end of the 2016-17 championship. The…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16006
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©  HTC

"The Future of Football:" HTC introduce possible technological innovations expected by 2060

A presentation on possible football related technological innovations expected by 2060 that will improve fan experience and on the field play was released by HTC (a Taiwanese manufacturer specialising in smartphones and digital tablets), entitled "The Future of Football," in partnership with…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital, Stadiums
• Article # 15949
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