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©  ASSE
AS Saint-Etienne: Winamax, online betting operator, cannot appear on club's shirt in Turkey

"ASSE was told late by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) that they could not wear, Thursday (on 21/08/2014, kick-off at 19:00 CET) for the 2014-15 Europa League play-off first leg against Karabükspor (Turkey), the shirts on which appear the Winamax logo, their main sponsor (French…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 23938
• Published on 21/08/14 at 17:43
©  FC Bayern
Bundesliga: Yingli Solar (solar panels) extends partnership with Bayern Munich through 2016-17

The Chinese manufacturer of solar panels Yingli Solar extended its partnership with Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) through 2016-17, the club announced on 19/08/2014.Yingli Solar has been a partner of the 2013-14 German champion since 2011. As part of the partnership, the Chinese company installed…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23920
• Published on 21/08/14 at 17:21
©  UEFA
Hong Kong: i-Cable and Fox Sports acquire TV rights for 2015-2018 European Cups

The Hong Kong telecommunications company i-Cable on 19/08/2014 extended its broadcast rights in Hong Kong for the Champions League for 2015-2018. i-Cable has held the broadcasting rights for the Champions League in Hong Kong since 2009-10. The pay-TV channel i-Cable Sports will broadcast "about…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23918
• Published on 21/08/14 at 16:39
©  D.R.
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
©  FIFA TMS
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
©  D.R.
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
©  Juventus
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
©  D.R.
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
©  Nike
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