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UEFA releases country coefficient rankings, Spain remains first

UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) updated its country coefficient rankings on 22/08/2014, the day after the playoffs for the 2014-15 Europa League. The top seven countries, in order, were Spain (82.142 points), England (68.962), Germany (65.7), Portugal (54.049), Italy (53.510)…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 24111
• Published on 26/08/14 at 18:30

Premier League: Tanzanian national tourism bureau extends with Sunderland in 2014-15

The Tanzanian national tourism bureau extended its partnership with Sunderland AFC (Premier League) in 2014-15, the club announced on 26/08/2014. The two parties are partners since 2013-14.The Tanzanian brand will be displayed on LED advertising during Sunderland's home fixtures in the Stadium of…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 24128
• Published on 26/08/14 at 17:59

Bundesliga: 15 out of 18 stadiums have name sponsors for 2014-15

15 out of the 18 Bundesliga stadiums (83%) have a name sponsors for the 2014-15 season, which started on 22/08/2014 (Bayern Munich - VfL Wolfsburg, 2-1). Germany is the top European country in stadium-naming contracts.SV Werder Bremen (Weser Stadion), Borussia Mönchengladbach (Borussia Park) and…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Essentials Sponsors & Partners
• Article # 24120
• Published on 26/08/14 at 17:36

FIGC: Federation's prosecutor declines to take action against Carlo Tavecchio for remarks

The FIGC (Federazione Italiano di Giuoco Calcio, the Italian football federation) announced on 25/08/2014 that the federation's prosecutor Stefano Palazzi had declined to take action against Carlo Tavecchio for remarks that some have termed racist.Tavecchio compared African footballers to "banana…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 24105
• Published on 26/08/14 at 15:38

Taiwan: Coliseum (New Zealand) offers Premier League in streaming video

The New Zealand company Coliseum Sports Media launched its streaming video service Premier League Pass in Taiwan on 20/08/2014. Since the start of the 2013-14 season, the paid-access site PremierLeaguePass.com has allowed New Zealanders to watch the 380 Premier League matches each season on…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 24109
• Published on 26/08/14 at 15:05

Africa: Libya withdraws from hosting 2017 AFCON 2017, applications accepted through 30/09/2014

Libya will not host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2017, the CAF (Confederation of African Football) announced on 23/08/2014. Libya's "unstable security situation" was cited as its reason for withdrawal, according to CAF. The 54 federations affiliated with CAF have until 30/09/2014 to submit…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 24091
• Published on 26/08/14 at 12:50

IMG and WME: Doug Scott appointed executive vice-president of marketing and brand solutions

Doug Scott (USA) was appointed executive vice-president of marketing and brand solutions of the marketing and media rights agency IMG and of the artist representation agency WME (William Morris Endeavor Entertainment), the two organisations announced on 19/08/2014.Since 2006, Doug Scott had been…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 24093
• Published on 26/08/14 at 12:19

Bundesliga: Grundig (electronics) becomes sponsor of Borussia Dortmund for 2014-15

Grundig, a German manufacturer of electronics, has become the sponsor of Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) in 2014-15, the club announced on 24/08/2014.The Signal Iduna Park (capacity 80,700) will be equipped with Grundig television sets (in the hospitality and reception areas). The company will be…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 24087
• Published on 26/08/14 at 11:40

FIFA: Integrity in Football -- Combatting Match Manipulation -- Background information August 2014

FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) has published "Integrity in Football -- Combatting Match Manipulation -- Background Information August 2014", which details activities implemented by FIFA to counter the manipulation of matches (August 2014 edition).

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 24074
• Published on 26/08/14 at 11:32

UK: Premier Sports to offer 2014-15 Jupiler Pro League over satellite and online

The pay-TV channel Premier Sports announced on 21/08/2014 that it will offer the 2014-15 Jupiler Pro League in the UK. Premier Sports will live broadcast three games for each matchday, and a 30-minute summary programme every Tuesday night. Premier Sports, founded in 2010, is available in the UK on…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 24085
• Published on 26/08/14 at 11:05