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Serie A: "There are too many foreigners in the Italian league" (Carlo Tavecchio, president of FIGC)

"There are too many foreigners in the Italian league. On this issue, we need the help of the government," said Carlo Tavecchio, president of the FIGC (Federazione Italiana di Giuoco Calcio, the Italian Football Federation) on 08/09/2014."I have contacts with the government with regards to non-EU…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 25013
• Published on 15/09/14 at 12:36
©  UEFA
Euro 2016: UEFA launches tender in 35 European countries for media rights to the final tourney

UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) announced the launch of a tender for media rights to Euro 2016 (France, from 10/06 to 10/07/2016) in 35 countries in the European area on 12/09/2014. The rights cover all broadcasting platforms (TV, Internet and mobile).The procedure will begin on…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Authorities
• Article # 24994
• Published on 15/09/14 at 12:13
Premier League: owner states Hull City are for sale; name change decision appealed to the CAS

The Egyptian Assem Allam, chairman and owner of Hull City AFC (Premier League), said that his club has been placed on sale since 10/04/2014, according to his pledge to leave "within 24 hours" in case his bid to rename the club "Hull Tigers" fails, the club announced in a statement on 11/09/2014…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 25005
• Published on 15/09/14 at 11:29
©  UEFA
UEFA: "Gone are the days of football in Europe being for middle-aged chauvinists" (M.Platini)

"From the most insignificant kickabout in the suburbs to the bright lights of a UEFA Champions League final, diversity, as a reflection of globalisation, is overtly displayed together with all the challenges it poses and all the opportunities it offers. This is a gentle way of saying something…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 24941
• Published on 15/09/14 at 10:37
Rights holders and broadcasters of Euro 2016

Rights holders and broadcasters of Euro 2016
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Media Audiences, Digital
• Article # 79869
• Published on 15/09/14 at 10:34
©  Présidence de la République
Euro 2016: "France must be there for Euro 2016, and we will be there" (François Hollande)

"France must be there for Euro 2016, and we will be there," stated the president of the republic, François Hollande, at the luncheon to launch Euro 2016, held in Paris at the Palais de l'Élysée, on 11/09/2014."France has often been behind and delayed with its sports facilities and infrastructure…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 24996
• Published on 12/09/14 at 19:11
Twitter: Real Madrid overtake FC Barcelona and are most followed sports club in the world

The Twitter account of Real Madrid CF (Liga BBVA) has surpassed the number of followers of FC Barcelona and become the most followed sports club in the world on 10/09/2014. The club now has 12.64m fans on its main Twitter account, or 551,000 additional followers compared to August 2014.With…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 24988
• Published on 12/09/14 at 18:06
©  Mediaset
Italy: Telefonica could sell its 11.11% stake in Mediaset Premium to Vivendi, according to media

The Spanish telecommunications group Telefonica has an agreement with the Italian broadcasting group Mediaset enabling it to withdraw itself from the capital of the pay-TV subsidiary Mediaset Premium, should investors buy a stake in the latter, according to the information agency Reuters on…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 24982
• Published on 12/09/14 at 17:41
©  Ilya Khokhlov - Football.ua
Portugal: Paulo Bento leaves post as manager of the national team in "mutual agreement"

Paulo Bento will depart as manager of the Portuguese national team by "mutual agreement" with the FPF (Portuguese Football Federation), the two parties announced on 11/09/2014. Paulo Bento, 45 years old, and a former Portugal midfielder (35 caps), had been the Portugal manager since September…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 24966
• Published on 12/09/14 at 17:01
©  D.R.
Serie A: Juventus (€290 million) have the largest estimated budget for 2014-15

At €290m, Juventus have the largest estimated budget for the 2014-15 Serie A championship, which began on 30/08/2014. The three-time defending champion of Italy is followed by AC Milan (2nd with €210m), Inter Milan (3rd with €195m), AS Roma (4th with €180m) and SSC Napoli (5th with €130m). The…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities
• Article # 24979
• Published on 12/09/14 at 16:28