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India: Sony Six to acquire rights to broadcast World Cup in 2014 and 2018

Indian pay TV channel Sony Six has acquired the exclusive broadcast rights in India for the World Cups in 2014 (Brazil, from the 12/06 to the 13/07/2014) and 2018 (Russia), the company announced, on the 15/01/2013. The rights acquired by Sony Six from FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Authorities
• Article # 13650
• Published on 16/01/14 at 13:59
©  Lagardère Unlimited
Daniel Franck to lead media and production operations at Lagardère Unlimited Europe & Africa

Swedish Daniel Franck has been appointed head of media and production operations, in specialised media and marketing rights agency for sports and entertainment Lagardère Unlimited, a subsidiary of French media group Lagardère, in Europe and Africa, on the 10/01/2014. He will remain CEO of IEC in…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs
• Article # 13646
• Published on 16/01/14 at 13:16
©  Boca Juniors
Argentina: with 50,000 sold, Boca Juniors pink shirt beats club record

Boca Juniors and kit supplier Nike have successfully marketed 50,000 replicas of their pink shirt for the 2013 season, which constitutes a club record sale for an "alternative" shirt, on the 15/01/2014. Sold at a price of 62 euros, the shirts have generated €3.1 million for the club. Upon its…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 13642
• Published on 16/01/14 at 12:37
©  Sport Recife
Brazil: Adidas to partner with Sport Recife until 2018

German sportswear company Adidas has begun a partnership with Sport Recife (Brazilian Serie A) the club has announced, on the 13/01/2014. Recife, who were promoted to the first division championship at the end of 2013, have agreed a four-year contract which will run until the end of the 2018…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 13638
• Published on 16/01/14 at 11:46
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Bundesliga live broadcast two friendly matches on their YouTube channel

Bundesliga has screened on their official YouTube channel, the friendly meetings between VfL Wolfsburg and Belgian club RSC Anderlecht (3-2), and Hamburg SV against Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem (0-0), on the 11/01/2014. Both matches were played in Abu Dhabi (UAE) during the Bundesliga winter break…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital
• Article # 13629
• Published on 15/01/14 at 19:08
©  FIFA
The International Football Association Board to become an independent association

The IFAB (International Football Association Board, the body that governs the laws of the game) "is now officially registered as an independent association under the Swiss Civil Code, with its own statutes that define the purpose, structure and responsibilities of the board and its bodies," said…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 13621
• Published on 15/01/14 at 18:26
Falcao launches "Radamel Falcao Puma Edition II", his official app in partnership with Puma

Colombian international player of AS Monaco (Ligue 1), Radamel Falcao (51 caps, 20 goals) has launched "Radamel Falcao Puma Edition II" his official application, on the 11/01/2014. Available for free on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, this tool allows to follow the news of the player, both with his…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Digital, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 13616
• Published on 15/01/14 at 17:31
Scotland: Albion Rovers ticket revenue increased by 160% after the 'Pay what you can' initiative

A crowd increase of 125% (718 spectators), a gate receipt increase of 160%, and revenues from shops, drinks and sandwich increased by 165%, these are the stats of the League Two (Scottish 3rd division) match between Albion Rovers and Montrose (1-0 on the 12/01/2014), compared to the last home game…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 13607
• Published on 15/01/14 at 16:53
Scotland: the former CFO of Liverpool joins Glasgow Rangers to oversee finances

Rangers FC (Scottish 3rd division) have recruited Philip Nash to contribute to the financial recovery of the club, on the 11/01/2014. The Englishman joined the management of Rangers as a consultant to oversee, advise and assist the club to reduce their financial losses. Philip Nash was previously…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 13603
• Published on 15/01/14 at 15:02
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FIFA Ballon d'Or: Nike to celebrate the victory of Cristiano Ronaldo with a viral video

Nike celebrates Cristiano Ronaldo's (Real Madrid) FIFA Ballon d'Or 2013 with the launch of a viral video, on the 14/01/2014. The Portuguese forward got 27.99% of the votes ahead of Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona, 24.75%) and Franck Ribéry (Bayern Munich, 23.36%).The clip "Cristiano Ronaldo…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 13596
• Published on 15/01/14 at 14:24