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Serie A: Alberto Malesani replaces Eusebio Di Francesco as manager of Sassuolo

The Italian Alberto Malesani was named manager of US Sassuolo Calcio on the 29/01/2014. He replaces Eusebio Di Francesco, who was dismissed by the club on the 28/01/2014. Malesani has managed, in particular, US Palermo, Genoa FC, Udinese, Chievo Verona (ITA) and Panathinaikos (GRE). This has been…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 14186
• Published on 30/01/14 at 16:51
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Bundesliga: three matches broadcast live every weekend in Asia, from 2015-16

American television group FIC (Fox International Channels), a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox, will broadcast live at least three Bundesliga matches every weekend in Asia from 2015-16, said Hernan Lopez, President and CEO of FIC, to the German website Sponsors, on the the 28/01/2014. Media…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs
• Article # 14168
• Published on 30/01/14 at 15:38
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Premier League: Manchester City acquire 80% of Australian club Melbourne Heart FC

A consortium led by Manchester City FC (Premier League) has acquired Melbourne Heart FC in the A-League (AUS) effective immediately, the club announced on the 22/01/2014. Manchester City will now own 80% of the club. The consortium also includes the ownership group of the National Rugby League…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 14080
• Published on 30/01/14 at 15:00
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FIFA TMS: 12,309 international transfers in 2013 (+4%) for a total amount of €2.71 billion

12,309 international transfers were made in 2013, 4% more than in 2012, for a total of €2.71 billion in transfer fees, up 41% on the year, says the "Global Transfer Market 2014" report from the FIFA TMS (Transfer Matching System) company, published on the 29/01/2014. FIFA TMS is the company that…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Transfer Market
• Article # 14158
• Published on 30/01/14 at 14:00
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Premier League: Chelsea offer guests dedicated mobile application for hospitality services

Chelsea FC (Premier League) launch "Hospitality Smartphone App", an application available to their hospitality subscribers and VIP clients. The first phase of the launch, initiated in December 2013 and steadily improved in January 2014, allows users to access live coverage of the match and a…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Digital, Stadiums, …
• Article # 14150
• Published on 30/01/14 at 11:20
Valencia CF: agreement signed between the regional government and the club to facilitate its sale

An agreement was reached between Valencia CF, their foundation (owner of 70% of the club) and the Generalitat (regional government of the Valencian community, the majority shareholder of the foundation) not to freeze the sale of the club, on the 27/01/2014. The Spanish regional government will…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 14134
• Published on 29/01/14 at 18:45
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Nike becomes the official supplier of the South African Federation until 2018

Nike became the official supplier of the SAFA (South African Football Association), the sports equipment company announced on the 28/01/2014. The contract runs until the end of the 2018 season. The American brand will design and develop football kits for the men’s and women’s South African…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 14097
• Published on 29/01/14 at 17:40
Serie A: Sassuolo sack manager Eusebio Di Francesco

Eusebio Di Francesco, manager of Sassuolo (Serie A), has been sacked, announced the club on the 28/01/2013. Paolo Mandelli replaces him on an interim basis, pending the establishment of a new technical team. Di Francesco has managed the team since the 19/06/2012. The Italian coach won the 2012-13…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 14107
• Published on 29/01/14 at 16:59
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Arsenal: "A club that symbolises our brand and our spirit" (Björn Gulden, CEO of Puma)

"Puma has two platforms of activity: 'sport / performance' and 'lifestyle'. (...) We quickly realised that our base was going to be the 'sport' segment. This is our legacy, so everything we do must be rooted in sports. (...) Our partnerships with Usain Bolt, Ferrari, Mario Balotelli, Dortmund and…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 14089
• Published on 29/01/14 at 15:43
Bundesliga: Turkish tyre manufacturer Lassa Tyres becomes sponsor of Hamburger SV

Turkish tyre manufacturer Lassa Tyres became a sponsor of Hamburger SV (Bundesliga), announced the club on the 28/01/2014. The partnership was facilitated by Sportfive Germany, exclusive marketing agency of HSV. Lassa Tyres replaces the South Korean company Kumho, tyre partner of Hamburg in…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 14103
• Published on 29/01/14 at 15:13