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Nigeria: Aminu Maigari reinstated as president of federation; congress scheduled on 26/08/2014

Aminu Maigari was reinstated in his position of president of the NFF (Nigeria Football Federation), the federation announced on 18/08/2014.Aminu Maigari was sacked by the federation's executive committee on 25/07/2014. Eight of the 13 members of the executive committee voted for his ouster for…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23924
• Published on 21/08/14 at 15:59
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FIFA TMS: Spain and England represent 73% of transfer spending in European Top 5

The Premier League and Liga BBVA represented 73% of the transfer spending in the five major European leagues (Germany, England, Spain, France and Italy) recorded between 01/06/2013 and 12/08/2014, indicated FIFA TMS (Transfer Matching System), FIFA's (Fédération Internationale de Football…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Transfer Market, Finance, …
• Article # 23908
• Published on 21/08/14 at 15:25
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FC Barcelona: Mexican company Binbit to exclusively provide team's mobile content in 40 countries

FC Barcelona (Liga BBVA) formed a partnership with Binbit, a Mexican company that specialises in providing content on mobile platforms, on 14/08/2014. The agreement covers the three seasons from 2014-15 to 2016-17. Binbit is thus now the official provider of video and written mobile content for FC…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Digital, …
• Article # 23893
• Published on 21/08/14 at 14:59
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Serie A: mineral water brand Levissima partners with Juventus through 2015-16

Levissima, Italian mineral water brand, has partnered with Juventus Turin (Serie A) through 2015-16, the club announced on 20/08/2014.Levissima belongs to the Italian group Sanpellegrino S.p.A., bought by the Swiss company Nestlé in 1997. As official supplier, Levissima will receive hospitality…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23917
• Published on 21/08/14 at 14:43
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Ligue 1: "Toulouse FC's sponsorship revenue increased 10% in 2014-15" (Jean-François Soucasse)

"Our sponsorship revenue is up 10% for 2014-15 and is expected to reach €5.5m. This changes things," said Jean-François Soucasse, CEO of Toulouse FC (Ligue 1), speaking to News Tank on 14/08/2014. The club has a budget of €32m for the 2014-15 season. This increase in sponsorship revenue is due to…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23735
• Published on 21/08/14 at 14:10
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Nike: Heidi O'Neill (USA) appointed vice president and general manager of Nike stores

Heidi O’Neill (USA) was appointed vice president and general manager of Nike stores, the American sports equipment brand announced on 15/08/2014.She will be tasked with "further elevating consumers’ experience of the Nike Brand at retail including development of new store concepts," said the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23902
• Published on 21/08/14 at 14:00
Premier League: William Hill, official betting operator of Aston Villa in UK and Ireland

The company William Hill has become the official betting partner of Aston Villa (Premier League) in the United Kingdom and in Ireland in 2014-15, the club announced on 19/08/2014.The operator, which is headquartered in Gibraltar and owns 2,430 licensed betting offices in the UK, will be displayed…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23903
• Published on 21/08/14 at 12:23
FIFA to host in Zurich the first World Summit on Ethics in Sports on 19/09/2014

"What business and politics can learn from sports, showcase successful CSR activities in the sports arena and assess and address current challenges in sports ethics," are some of the themes programmed at the first World Summit on Ethics in Sports, organised by the foundation “World Forum for…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23898
• Published on 21/08/14 at 11:46
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Russia in 2018: Vitaly Mutko says plans unchanged for 12 stadiums in 11 host cities

"The plan to host the 2018 World Cup in 12 stadiums in 11 cities remains unchanged," said Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko, who is also the president of the LOC (Local Organising Committee) of the 2018 World Cup and a member of the executive committee of FIFA (Federation Internationale de…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 23892
• Published on 21/08/14 at 11:21
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Ligue 1: Universal Music, official supplier of Olympique de Marseille in 2014-15

The record label Universal Music, owned by the Vivendi group, has become the official supplier of Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1) in 2014-15, the club announced on 12/08/2014.The partnership also comprises a joint communication with the creation of digital actions before home games. One Universal…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23887
• Published on 20/08/14 at 19:20