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Financial fair play: "An investment ban which violates the European law of competition" (J-L Dupont)

"The rule that is the basis of financial fair play, namely the requirement for financial balance, is more or less an investment ban, which violates the European law of competition," said the Belgian lawyer Jean-Louis Dupont to News Tank on 21/09/2014."For a household, it is wise not to spend more…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 25373
• Published on 23/09/14 at 12:20

Serie A: Italian clothing brand Alcott becomes official sponsor of Udinese in 2014-15

Alcott, an Italian clothing brand, has become the official sponsor of Udinese (Serie A TIM) in 2014-15, the club announced on 20/09/2014. The contract has an extension option for another season.Alcott will be displayed on the advertising boards of the Friuli Stadium (capacity 30,600), as well as…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 25424
• Published on 23/09/14 at 11:50

Ligue 1: Virage Conseil (external sales) becomes the shirt sleeve sponsor of FC Lorient in 2014-15

Virage Conseil, a company that specialises in external sales, has become the shirt sleeve sponsor of FC Lorient (Ligue 1) in 2014-15, the club announced on 19/09/2014.Virage Conseil has been a club partner since 1998. The company will also be displayed on the advertising boards in FC Lorient's…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 25417
• Published on 23/09/14 at 10:54

Borussia Dortmund: Evonik Industries increases its stake in the club from 9.06% to 14.78%

The German company Evonik Industries, an industrial supplier of petrochemicals, increased its stake in Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) and now holds 14.78% of the club's shares, the club announced on 16/09/2014. Evonik Industries, the club's shirt sponsor through 2025, held 9.06% of the Borussia…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 25414
• Published on 23/09/14 at 10:08

FIFPro warns football players of new scheme from fraudulent agents

Professional football players should be cautious when approached by alleged agents pretending to be working for football clubs or international agencies, stated FIFPro (International Federation of Professional Footballers) on 12/09/2014.FIFPro has learned of a new scheme, especially in South…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 25367
• Published on 23/09/14 at 09:44

Premier League: Southampton FC adopts contactless payments with the bracelet BPAY band

Southampton FC (Barclays Premier League) has adopted contactless payments with the BPAY band developed by Barclaycard, part of Barclays bank, announced the club, 19/09/2014. Barclaycard and Green 4 Solutions, British sports agency that specialise in customer relations, have joined forces to…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 25407
• Published on 22/09/14 at 18:47

TEAM Marketing: Gianni Infantino, UEFA general secretary, joins the board of directors

Gianni Infantino, the general secretary of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), was appointed to the board of directors of TEAM Marketing, a Swiss agency that manages the media and commercial rights of competitions organised by UEFA, on 19/09/2014. Gianni Infantino, Swiss, succeeds…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 25405
• Published on 22/09/14 at 18:22

Africa: Cameroon will host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations; Ivory Coast in 2021; Guinea in 2023

Cameroon will host the CAN (the Africa Cup of Nations) in 2019, the CAF (the Confederation of African Football) announced on 20/09/2014. The Ivory Coast will host the 2021 tournament, whilst Guinea will host the 2023 edition.Algeria and Zambia were also candidates to host one of these…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 25394
• Published on 22/09/14 at 17:41

Qatar 2022: "I think that the 2022 World Cup will not take place in Qatar" (T. Zwanziger, FIFA)

"I personally think that in the end the 2022 World Cup will not take place in Qatar," said Theo Zwanziger (GER), a member of the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) Executive Committee, on 22/09/2014."Medics say that they cannot accept responsibility with a World Cup taking…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 25393
• Published on 22/09/14 at 16:59

Real Madrid: IPIC, the Emirati investment fund, wants to acquire naming rights to Bernabéu

The investment fund IPIC (International Petroleum Investment Company), 100% owned by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and managed by the royal family, wants to acquire the naming rights to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (capacity 85,000) that belongs to Real Madrid CF (Liga BBVA)…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 25380
• Published on 22/09/14 at 15:16