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Ligue 1: Montpellier-Lyon reversed, this Matchday 10 fixture will be played in Lyon on 19/10/2014

"Montpellier HSC, with the agreement of the LFP (French Professional Football League), proposed to Olympique Lyonnais to reverse the clubs' fixtures for the 10^th and 28^th Matchdays of Ligue 1. Olympique Lyonnais has agreed to reverse these fixtures to give some time for the leaders of MHSC to find…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Authorities
• Article # 26363
• Published on 10/10/14 at 10:30

Brazil 2014: 200 million average viewers per match in the world, up 6% compared to 2010 (Study)

The average audience for each of the 64 matches of the 2014 World Cup (Brazil, 12/06 to 13/07/2014) is expected to approach 200 million viewers, according to preliminary figures from the American research firm Futures Sport + Entertainment, released on 05/10/2014. This average represents a total…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Authorities
• Article # 26354
• Published on 09/10/14 at 19:26

Media: beIN Sports Connect now available on Xbox game consoles from Microsoft

The beIN Sports Connect application is now available on Xbox 360 consoles from the American software company Microsoft, announced the French pay-TV group beIN Sports on 07/10/2014. It will also "soon" be available on the Xbox One console, added the television group. The beIN Sports Connect…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 26351
• Published on 09/10/14 at 18:51

Canada 2015: "We continue our plans with hosting all those matches on artificial turf" (T. Haenni,)

Organising the 2015 Women's World Cup (in Canada, from 06/06 to 05/07/2015) in 6 stadiums equipped with artificial turf, "that decision was taken a while ago. It is and was clear since a while ago, so we continue our plans with hosting all those matches on artificial turf. … There is no Plan B,…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 26338
• Published on 09/10/14 at 16:44

England: Premier League clubs want to reconsider the possibility of playing one matchday abroad

The Barclays Premier League clubs want to reconsider the possibility of playing one of the 38 league matchdays abroad, according to the British press on 08/10/2014. The matches of the day would be held in different regions of the world where English football generates revenue, such as Asia, the…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Legal, …
• Article # 26318
• Published on 09/10/14 at 12:52

Bundesliga: Chinese tyre company Linglong Tire partners with Werder Bremen for 2014-15

The Chinese tyre company Linglong Tire has partnered with the Werder Bremen (Bundesliga) for the 2014-15 season, the club announced on 06/10/2014. Linglong Tire receives advertising board exposure in the Weser Stadion (capacity 42,500) and hospitality packages. The contract is estimated at…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 26301
• Published on 09/10/14 at 11:36

FIFA: Chilean Harold Mayne-Nicholls considers standing for president

Harold Mayne-Nicholls, the former president of the FFC (Federation of Chilean Football) from 2007 to 2011, could stand for the presidency of FIFA, he said, on 08/10/2014. "I am actually evaluating the situation. It is a very good idea but I must be careful with the decision," he told the news…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 26316
• Published on 09/10/14 at 11:12

Nissan: Andreas Sigl appointed director of global brand and sponsorship strategy

The German Andreas Sigl became the director of global brand and sponsorship strategy for Nissan, the Japanese automaker told News Tank on 07/10/2014.In this newly created position, Andreas Sigl will be responsible for Nissan's partnerships, including the Champions League, Manchester City (Barclays…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 26291
• Published on 09/10/14 at 11:05

FIFA: David Gill, former chief executive of Manchester United, candidate for vice-presidency

The Englishman David Gill, the former CEO of Manchester United (ENG) from 2003 to 2014, will stand for the vice-presidency of FIFA, he announced on 07/10/2014. David Gill, 57, supported by the FA (the English Football Association), could succeed Jim Boyce (Northern Ireland), whose term as…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 26298
• Published on 09/10/14 at 10:35

Ligue 1: SOS Malus (auto insurance) becomes back of the shirt sponsor of SM Caen until 2016-17

SOS Malus, a French automobile insurance company, became a partner of SM Caen (Ligue 1) until the end of the 2016-17 season, the club announced on 02/10/2014. Sportfive collaborated on the signing of this agreement. The Malus SOS logo will be on the back of the shirt of the Normandy club, as well…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 26295
• Published on 09/10/14 at 10:00