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Premier League: increase in the number of transfers in the 2014 winter market, reduced deficit

The 2014 winter transfer window of the Premier League was characterised by an increase in activity compared to January 2013, both in terms of the number of transactions and the value of the transfers. Thus, the 20 clubs in the English first division recorded 165 arrivals and departures, an…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Transfer Market
• Article # 15245
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©  Bayer Leverkusen

Germany: auto manufacturer Opel extends its contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2015-16

German auto manufacturer Opel has extended its partnership with Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga), announced the club on 20/02/2014. Opel, which has sponsored Bayer Leverkusen since August 2012, is now contracted with the club until the end of the 2015-16 season.Opel gets visibility on the advertising…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 15250
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©  D.R.

Neymar case: Barcelona denies fraud, but declare €13.5m in additional taxes

"Given the existence of a possible divergent interpretation of the exact amount of tax responsibility arising from the signing and to defend the Club’s reputation and good name, FC Barcelona has this morning made a complementary tax declaration of a total of €13,550,830.56 (...) to cover any…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 15240
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UEFA: Borislav Mihailov reelected president of the BFU, the Bulgarian Football Federation

Borislav Mihailov was reelected president of the BFU (Bulgarian Football Federation) on 16/02/2014. He will begin his third term, having been elected in 2005 and re-elected in 2009. Borislav Mihailov is also a member of the executive committee of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15237
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MLS: league buys the franchise Chivas USA (Los Angeles) for $70m, will resell and rebrand the club

Major League Soccer (MLS, USA-CAN) announced it has purchased Chivas USA from franchise owners Jorge Vergara and Angelica Fuentes on 20/02/2014. Effective immediately, MLS will assume responsibility for operating the club. The league will appoint an experienced sports executive to serve as the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Authorities
• Article # 15149
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©  Brésil 2014

Brazil 2014: 473,000 tickets allocated by lottery at the end of the second phase of sales

473,076 tickets were allocated in the second draw of ticket sales for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil (12/06 to 13/07/2014), said FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) on 21/02/2014. For this phase, which ended on 30/01/2014, Brazilian fans account for about 60% of tickets sold…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing
• Article # 15219
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Bundesliga: Italian brand Lotto Sport replaces Puma as sponsor of Hoffenheim from 2014-15

The Italian brand Lotto Sport will replace the German brand Puma as the official kit supplier of TSG Hoffenheim 1899 (Bundesliga), announced the club on 18/02/2014. The contract will commence in June 2014 and expire at the end of the 2018-19 season.Puma has been under contract with Hoffenheim…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 15206
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Jérémy Guesnon becomes director of development at Havas Sports & Entertainment

Frenchman Jérémy Guesnon was appointed director of development and new markets at Havas Sports & Entertainment on 17/02/2014. He replaces Caroline Le Moal, who became the director of development and marketing for Havas Media France.Jérémy Guesnon was director of development for the communication…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 15205
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Hull City threatens to increase season ticket prices if supporters refuse renaming

Ehab Allam, vice president of Hull City AFC (Premier League) and son of Assem Allam, owner of the club, plans to increase the ticket prices for 2014-15 by 50% compared to 2013-14 if the board is not able to transform Hull City AFC to Hull Tigers, he announced on 20/02/2014. "This may be a solution…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 15197
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