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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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RTL Group: record operating profit in 2013 (€1.152b), thanks to RTL Germany

Luxembourg conglomerate, the RTL Group, including German Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland and French media group M6, announced a turnover of €5.889b as of 31/12/2013, or a decrease of 1.8% compared to 2012 (€5.998b) during the presentation of its 2013 annual results on 06/03/2014.The RTL Group had the…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Finance, …
• Article # 15805
• Published on 10/03/14 at 17:59
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RTL Group: 2013 annual results

Luxembourg conglomerate, the RTL Group, including German Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland and French media group M6, announced a turnover of €5.889b as of 31/12/2013, or a decrease of 1.8% compared to 2012 (€5.998b) during the presentation of its 2013 annual results on 06/03/2014.The RTL Group had the…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Finance, …
• Article # 15804
• Published on 10/03/14 at 17:45
Budweiser and Fox partner to make documentaries on the history of football

The Budweiser brand of beer, an official sponsor of the 2014 World Cup, joined with the U.S. pay-TV group Fox Sports to create a series of six 30-minute documentaries on the history of football on 05/03/2014. Broadcast in over 55 countries, the series is part of the 2014 World Cup "Rise As One…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Digital, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 15795
• Published on 10/03/14 at 17:30