Filter by domain
Filter by year
Filter by month
Sacramento Kings (NBA), first professional team to accept virtual currency Bitcoin

NBA (National Basketball Association) club Sacramento Kings have become the first professional sports team to accept virtual currency "Bitcoin" to purchase tickets and team merchandise on their website, the club announced on the 16/01/2014. This decentralised payment system facilitates…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Agencies, Ticketing, Digital, …
• Article # 13808
• Published on 21/01/14 at 10:44
©  Ian Kington / AFP
Zoopla to end sponsorship of West Bromwich Albion over Nicolas Anelka's "quenelle" gesture

Property website Zoopla has announced on the 20/01/2014, that "in light of the actions of striker Nicolas Anelka," it will not continue its shirt sponsorship of West Bromwich Albion (Premier League, ANG) beyond the 2013-14 season.This company, 50%-owned by Jewish businessman Alex Chesterman, is…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Authorities, …
• Article # 13799
• Published on 21/01/14 at 10:20
©  D.R.
USA: the first TV channel dedicated to fantasy sports to be launched on the 04/03/2014

Anthem Media Group, an American media company specializing in the presentation of thematic TV channels, will launch the first TV channel dedicated to only sport simulation games, the company announced on the 16/01/2014.The Fantasy Sports Network will offer, as of the 04/03/2014, news, talk shows…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital
• Article # 13739
• Published on 20/01/14 at 19:30
©  D.R.
FC Barcelona: creation of a mausoleum of 30,000 urns at Camp Nou for fans of the club

FC Barcelona (Liga) have presented their mausoleum project, dedicated to fans of the Catalan club, in partnership with specialised company GIEM Sports, on the 17/01/2014. The space, called "Memorial Space FC Barcelona" will be installed under the Camp Nou, the stadium of the club, and will receive…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 13793
• Published on 20/01/14 at 19:24
©  Real Betis
Liga: Gabriel Calderón, third manager of Real Betis since the beginning of the 2013-14 season

Gabriel Calderón has been appointed manager of Real Betis (La Liga, ESP), announced the Seville-based club on 19/01/2014. He takes over for the Spaniard Juan Carlos Garrido, in place since 12/02/2013 and sacked on 19/01/2014. This replacement follows the home defeat of the club against Real Madrid…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 13791
• Published on 20/01/14 at 19:09
©  D.R.
FIFA: Jérôme Champagne, first official presidential candidate for 2015

Jérôme Champagne is a candidate for the presidency of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), the Frenchman announced during a press conference in London (ENG) on 20/01/2014.Champagne, who was director of international relations for FIFA, wants a "more democratic, more powerful…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 13778
• Published on 20/01/14 at 18:38
©  FIFA
FIFA: "I will certainly take a stand before this year's Congress" (Joseph Blatter)

"Let me repeat what I have been saying. I am not yet tired enough to decide that I will retire," said Joseph Blatter, President of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), on the 16/01/2014."Having said that, everything is open. I will certainly take a stand before this year's…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 13770
• Published on 20/01/14 at 15:26
©  Manchester City
Premier League: Russian energy drinks Jaguar to partner with Manchester City

Russian company Jaguar Energy Drink has become sponsor of Manchester City (Premier League) the club announced, on the 17/01/2014. The energy drinks brand has become exclusive partner in this category in the UK and Ireland. The contract will cover at least the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons.The…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 13767
• Published on 20/01/14 at 13:01
©  Paris SG
Ligue 1: Citroën to strengthen partnership with Paris Saint-Germain until 2017

French car manufacturer Citroën have extended their partnership with Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1) until 2017, the club announced on the 17/01/2014. Paris SG and Citroën have been bound since 2011.Citroën will be present on the LED screens during matches played at the Parc des Princes and will…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 13757
• Published on 20/01/14 at 12:35
©  FIFA
Brazil 2014: Dilma Rousseff, president of Brazil, to visit FIFA on the 23/01/2014

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will visit FIFA's (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) headquarters in Zurich (SUI), on the 23/01/2014, announced the international body, on the 17/01/2014. The Brazilian sports minister Aldo Rebelo will accompany Dilma Rousseff, who travels to…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 13752
• Published on 20/01/14 at 11:01