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Carlo Tavecchio elected president of the Italian Federation: "What a shame," says Patrick Vieira

"I can't believe [Carlo Tavecchio] will represent the Italian football authorities. What a shame," said former French international Patrick Vieira on 12/08/2014, the day after Tavecchio was elected (on 11/08/2014) to succeed Giancarlo Abete as president of the FIGC (Federazione Italiana Giuoco…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23631
• Published on 13/08/14 at 14:38
©  Kering
Bundesliga: Puma interested in taking stake in Borussia Dortmund

Björn Gulden, CEO of Puma, indicated that the acquisition of a stake by the German sports brand in Borussia Dortmund's capital (Bundesliga) was "very possible", in an interview with the German weekly business magazine Wirtschaftswoche on 09/08/2014. Puma has been Borussia Dortmund's kit supplier…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 23618
• Published on 13/08/14 at 14:33
©  FA
Community Shield: FA considers relocation of pre-season fixture from 2018 onwards

The FA (Football Association) plans to relocate abroad the Community Shield, the fixture between the winners of the Premier League and of the FA Cup, from 2018 onwards, said the FA's general secretary Alex Horne on 10/08/2014. The contract tying the FA to Wembley Stadium (capacity 90,000, London…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 23612
• Published on 13/08/14 at 14:25
©  Puma
Premier League: Puma extends kit supplier contract with Newcastle United

The German sports brand Puma extended its kit supplier contract with Newcastle United (Premier League), announced the club on 12/08/2014. The initial contract expired at the end of the 2014-15 season. The new partnership will bind both parties for ten more seasons, until the end of the 2024-25…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 23630
• Published on 13/08/14 at 14:11
©  Arsenal
Premier League: Europcar (car rental) partners with Arsenal through 2016-17

The British subsidiary of the car rental company Europcar has partnered with Arsenal (Premier League) through the end of the 2016-17 season, the club announced on 12/08/2014. Europcar will have LED advertising at the Emirates Stadium (capacity 60,000) and the ability to use the image rights of…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23650
• Published on 13/08/14 at 14:03
Premier League: Betting operator 666Bet partners with Leicester City for 2014-15

The betting operator 666Bet has become the exclusive European betting partner of Leicester City (Premier League) for 2014-15, the club announced on 12/08/2014. 666Bet, a betting operator based on the Isle of Man, is also a partner in 2014-15 of West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League. 666Bet…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23645
• Published on 13/08/14 at 13:58
©  Genoa
Serie A: British biscuit brand Mc Vitie’s becomes shirt sponsor of Genoa in 2014-15

The British biscuit brand Mc Vitie’s has become the shirt sponsor of Genoa (Serie A) for 2014-15, the club announced on 07/08/2014.The logo brand, that is owned by the British group United Biscuits UK Ltd, will appear on the shirt's breast space. The company will be displayed on LED advertising of…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23619
• Published on 12/08/14 at 19:15
©  AS Roma
AS Roma: Unicredit sells the shares that it holds in the club to president Pallotta for €33m

The Italian bank Unicredit sold the shares that it held in the company NEEP Roma Holding S.p.A., the holding company that manages AS Roma (Serie A), to AS Roma SPV LLC, announced the two companies and the holding firm Raptor Holdco LLC on 11/08/2014. The transaction is valued at €33m.NEEP Roma…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23610
• Published on 12/08/14 at 18:23
©  AS Roma
AS Roma: Mark Pannes leaves board to take on stadium project

Mark Pannes (USA) resigned as a member of the board of AS Roma (Serie A) due to "new work assignments that are not compatible with his post," the club announced on 06/08/2014. Pannes has been CEO since March 2011 of the holding company Raptor Holdco, which is owned by AS Roma's president James…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23620
• Published on 12/08/14 at 18:14
©  la-razon
CONMEBOL: Eugenio Figueredo (URU) leaves presidency, becomes FIFA vice-president

Eugenio Figueredo (URU) stepped down as president of CONMEBOL (South American Football Confederation) and became a vice-president of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), announced the CONMEBOL executive committee, meeting in Luque (Paraguay) on 08/08/2014. Eugenio Figueredo…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23576
• Published on 12/08/14 at 17:46