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MLS: Chivas USA dissolved by the league, a new franchise to be launched in Los Angeles in 2017

The MLS (Major League Soccer, USA) franchise Chivas USA has been dissolved as an organisation, announced Don Garber, commissioner of the league, on 27/10/2014. Chivas USA will be replaced by a new MLS franchise based in Los Angeles which will be launched in 2017.“As part of our new strategy for…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 27403
• Published on 29/10/14 at 12:59
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Premier League: Liverpool to launch a new HD version of its channel, LFCTV, on pay-TV Sky

LFCTV, the TV channel of Liverpool FC (Barclays Premier League), will be launched in high definition (HD) on the satellite bouquet of the British pay-TV group BSkyB on Tuesday, 04/11/2014, announced the English club on 26/10/2014. The launch coincides with the Real Madrid CF - Liverpool FC fixture…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Digital, …
• Article # 27380
• Published on 29/10/14 at 10:22
Premier League: American Josh Harris is in advanced negotiations to buy Crystal Palace FC

The American Josh Harris is in advanced negotiations with shareholders of Crystal Palace FC (Barclays Premier League) to buy the club, said several British media outlets on 27/10/2014. The agreement to purchase the London club could reach £70m (about €88.8m), according to the British newspaper The…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 27366
• Published on 28/10/14 at 19:22
©  D.R.
Germany: Saxoprint (printing) could acquire the naming rights to the stadium of Dynamo Dresden

Saxoprint (printing) could acquire the naming rights to the stadium of SG Dynamo Dresden (GER, 3.Bundesliga) from January 2015 to 2017, according to several German media outlets on 28/10/2014. The contract was negotiated by Sportfive Germany. Saxoprint, based in Dresden (Saxony, Germany), also the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27358
• Published on 28/10/14 at 18:25
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MLS: AdvoCare (nutrition) extends as shirt sponsor of FC Dallas until 2020

AdvoCare, a US company specialising in nutrition and health products, will continue as the shirt sponsor for FC Dallas (Major League Soccer) until the end of the 2020 season, the franchise announced on 24/10/2014. The contract is estimated at €1.8 million per year. The Texas company also retains…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27356
• Published on 28/10/14 at 17:00
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Real Madrid: IPIC, UAE investment company, becomes partner, should get stadium naming rights

IPIC (International Petroleum Investment Company), a UAE investment fund 100% owned by the emirate of Abu Dhabi (UAE) and managed by members of the royal family, officially became a partner of Real Madrid CF (Liga BBVA), announced the club on 28/10/2014."This alliance will help us to be better and…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27351
• Published on 28/10/14 at 16:30
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Poland: Ekstraklasa launches official app for smartphones and tablets

The T-Mobile Ekstraklasa, the Polish first division, has launched its first official application for smartphones and tablets on 24/10/2014. The application is available as a free download for iOS and Android platforms. It reinforces the digital media of the Polish league, which consists of the…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Authorities
• Article # 27347
• Published on 28/10/14 at 15:32
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AS Roma: former player Mia Hamm and Cam Neely (Boston Bruins) appointed to the board

Mia Hamm, a former US international player (275 caps, 158 goals), was appointed to the board of directors of AS Roma (Serie A TIM) until June 2017 during the shareholder annual meeting of the club on 27/10/2014. Cam Neely, the president of the Boston Bruins NHL (National Hockey League) franchise…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27341
• Published on 28/10/14 at 14:35
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Coca-Cola: Marcos de Quinto will succeed Joe Tripodi as chief of marketing on 01/01/2015

The Spaniard Marcos de Quinto was appointed the chief marketing and commercial officer of Coca-Cola, announced the American beverage producer group on 23/10/2014. He will take office on 01/01/2015. Marcos de Quinto, president of Coca-Cola Iberia and vice-president of Coca-Cola Europe since January…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27335
• Published on 28/10/14 at 13:30
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Premier League: Chinese company IVC (nutrition) becomes a regional partner of Manchester United

IVC, the Chinese company specialising in nutrition products, became a regional partner of Manchester United FC (Barclays Premier League), the club announced on 27/10/2014. The multi-year contract covers at least the 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. The company, founded in 1955, is the first…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27311
• Published on 28/10/14 at 11:02