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Liga: Maurice Lacroix could replace Seiko as watchmaker of FC Barcelona 2014-15

Maurice Lacroix, a Swiss company, is set to replace Seiko as the official watchmaker of FC Barcelona (Liga) in 2014-15 on 10/03/2014. The agreement is estimated at €3m. Seiko, a Spanish brand, has supported the club since 2011 but saw its contract expire in December 2013. The reputation of the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 15867
• Published on 11/03/14 at 15:59
©  FIFA
"Penalty kicks are a lottery, and a tragedy for the players" (Joseph Blatter, FIFA)

"Penalty kicks are purely a show for television because they increase the audience numbers. But it is a lottery, and for the players, a tragedy," said Joseph Blatter, president of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) on 08/03/2014. "I want another solution," added Joseph…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15860
• Published on 11/03/14 at 15:45
Premier League: Carlsberg extends contract with Stoke City until 2016-17

The Danish brewer, Carlsberg, has extended its contract with Stoke City (Premier League) until 2016-17, the club announced on 10/03/2014. Carlsberg has been the official brewer of the club since 2007. The brand will be displayed on the LED advertising boards at Britannia Stadium. Carlsberg's beer…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 15876
• Published on 11/03/14 at 15:10
©  EPA
Germany: opening of the tax evasion trial of Uli Hoeness, chairman of Bayern Munich

The trial for tax fraud committed by Uli Hoeness, the president of Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) opened in Munich on 10/03/2014. Uli Honess was indicted for tax evasion and released on bail on 20/03/2013. The sausage factory owner, confessed to the tax authorities in January 2013 that he held an…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15852
• Published on 11/03/14 at 12:24
©  D.R.
ECA: "The transfer system in Europe" study by PWC and LIUC University

European clubs made 14,322 international transfers (from one national association to another) during the seasons 2011-12 and 2012-13, for a total of $5.147b (€3.747b), said a study by ECA (European Club Association), entitled "The transfer system in Europe," published for the 12th general meeting…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Transfer Market
• Article # 15798
• Published on 11/03/14 at 11:26
©  ECA
ECA to publish study to demonstrate that the transfer market is operating as normal in Europe

European clubs made 14,322 international transfers (from one national association to another) during the seasons 2011-12 and 2012-13, for a total of $5.147b (€3.747b), said a study by ECA (European Club Association), entitled "The transfer system in Europe," published for the 12th general meeting…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Transfer Market
• Article # 15746
• Published on 11/03/14 at 11:23
©  OL
Ligue 1: Olympique Lyonnais launch products branded with the image of the Grand Stade

Olympique Lyonnais (Ligue 1) launched a range of products bearing the image of the Grand Stade on 07/03/2014. The club is selling Grand Stade branded t-shirts, flags, pens, notebooks, key chains, phone covers, mugs, and hard hats. The club organised a competition to mark this launch. Buyers of…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 15865
• Published on 11/03/14 at 10:45
©  UEFA
Conflict in Ukraine: Michel Platini against a boycott of competitions in Russia

"It's always better to go and explain what you think is good rather than boycott," said Michel Platini, president of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) to the U.S. news channel, CNN, on 07/03/2014, about the boycott by American, British, French, Norwegian, Dutch and Swedish officials…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15791
• Published on 11/03/14 at 10:45
©  UEFA
Bundesliga: Huub Stevens replaces Thomas Schneider as manager of VFB Stuttgart

Dutchman, Huub Stevens, has been named manager of VFB Stuttgart (Bundesliga) announced the club on 09/03/2014. He replaces Thomas Schneider who has held the position since 26/08/2013. "The management made this decision in agreement with Thomas Schneider. The current sports situation meant that the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15799
• Published on 11/03/14 at 10:22
Brazil 2014: stadium in Manaus inaugurated on 09/03/2014, three stadium remain problematic

The Arena Amazonia in Manaus was officially inaugurated during the quarter-finals of the Copa Verde (regional competition) between Nacional-AM and Remo-PA (2-2) on 09/03/2014. The stadium is to host four of the 64 matches of the XX World Cup, held from 12/06 to 13/07/2014 in Brazil.Aldo Rebelo…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 15825
• Published on 10/03/14 at 18:15