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Exclusive Euro 2016: agreement between UEFA and the venue cities to be formalised in Bordeaux on 23/10/2014

An agreement was concluded between UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) and the club of the Euro 2016 host cities for the creation of a fund from the profits of Euro 2016 to finance local facilities in the 10 cities of the host sites, News Tank learned on 21/10/2014. This agreement will…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 27053
• Published on 22/10/14 at 18:59
©  D.R.
La Liga: Lucas Alcaraz succeeds José Luis Mendilibar as manager of Levante UD

The Spaniard Lucas Alcaraz was named coach of Levante UD (Liga BBVA) until 30/06/2015, plus an additional optional season, the club announced on 21/10/2014. He replaces the Spaniard Jose Luis Mendilibar, 53 years old, sacked for poor results on the same day. Lucas Alcaraz, 48 years, was previously…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 27049
• Published on 22/10/14 at 18:30
International TV rights of the Serie A: "We have bet once more on Italy" (MP & Silva)

"We have bet once more on Italy, with an increase in the amount of our investment which does not correspond to an increase in the value of Italian football, but is made possible by the commercial value of our complete offer," said Riccardo Silva, founder and partner of the media rights agency MP …
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Authorities
• Article # 27034
• Published on 22/10/14 at 17:53
©  NTF
Euro 2016: Do & Co, Hédiard and Joël Robuchon obtain "the production of the hospitality program"

Do & Co (an Austrian company specialising in event management), Hédiard (French delicatessen) and the French chef Joël Robuchon have obtained the rights for "the production of the hospitality program" for Euro 2016 (France, 10/06 to 10/07/2016), announced the EURO 2016 SAS, the organiser of the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Authorities
• Article # 26991
• Published on 22/10/14 at 16:33
The 2014 summer transfer window marked by new records of expenditures and revenues for the Top 5

The 2014 summer transfer window was marked by new records of expenditures (€1,042.2m) and transfer revenue (€549.4m) established by the Barclays Premier League.In total, the five major European leagues (Barclays Premier League, Liga BBVA, Bundesliga, Serie A TIM and Ligue 1) spent €2,273.3m for…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Transfer Market
• Article # 26850
• Published on 22/10/14 at 16:33
©  UEFA
Third party ownership of players: "Very little to do with human dignity" (Michel Platini)

"The essential values of integrity and sincerity that should be embodied in sport are therefore being scorned, even violated (by TPO, the third party ownership of players)," said Michel Platini, president of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), in a keynote speech to sports ministers of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 26972
• Published on 22/10/14 at 13:15
©  Nova Media
Greece: pay-TV group Nova Media acquires TV rights for Ligue 1 in Greece until 2016

The Greek pay-TV Nova Media Group acquired the broadcasting rights for Ligue 1 in Greece, on 20/10/2014. The rights cover the remainder of the 2014-15 season, and the 2015-16 season.The matches of the French first division will be broadcast live and exclusively on the TV channel Novasports 1, and…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Authorities
• Article # 27000
• Published on 22/10/14 at 12:29
©  FA
England: Alex Horne will leave his post as general secretary of the Federation on 30/01/2015

The Englishman Alex Horne will leave his position as general secretary of the FA (Football Association) on 30/01/2015, announced the Federation on 21/10/2014. Alex Horne, 42 years old, has held this position since May 2010 and joined the FA in 2004. "I would like to thank Alex for his dedicated…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 27015
• Published on 22/10/14 at 12:20
©  FSV Mainz
Bundesliga: Chinese tyre company Linglong Tire partners with FSV Mainz for 2014-15

The Chinese tyre company Linglong Tire has partnered with 1. FSV Mainz 05 (Bundesliga) for the 2014-15 season, the club announced on 20/10/2014.Linglong Tire receives advertising board visibility at the Coface Arena (capacity 34,000) and hospitality packages. The contract is estimated at €200,000…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 26992
• Published on 22/10/14 at 11:51
©  Catalyst
United States: 75% of American fans use Facebook to follow and comment on sports (Catalyst)

75% of Americans sports fans use Facebook to follow and comment on sports, according to a study published by the American PR agency Catalyst, a subsidiary of the media and marketing rights agency IMG, on 14/10/2014. Facebook is the most mentioned social network by the 2,100 Americans surveyed…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Digital
• Article # 26971
• Published on 21/10/14 at 19:10