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Olympics: Japanese companies NEC and Fujitsu become Tokyo 2020 Gold partners

NEC (IT services and network technologies) and Fujitsu (Information and Communication Technology) have become gold partners of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, announced the organising committee on 19/02/2015.Fujitsu will provide "data centre hardware" whilst NEC will provide…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 34603
• Published on 23/02/15 at 12:24

FIFA: candidate Luis Figo wants to reallocate $1bn to the 209 Member Associations

Reallocating $1bn (€881m) of the reseves of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) to the 209 Member Associations is one of the proposals in "A Manifesto for change at FIFA", which was unveiled by Luis Figo at a press conference at Wembley Stadium, London (ENG), on 19/02/2015…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Social Responsibility, Stadiums, …
• Article # 34722
• Published on 23/02/15 at 11:47

Liga BBVA: Joma could replace Puma as kit supplier to RCD Espanyol in 2015-16

The Spanish brand Joma could replace Puma as Official RCD Espanyol kit supplier (Liga BBVA) from the 2015-16 season, according to several Spanish media outlets on 16/02/2015. Joma are reportedly proposing a three-year contract (2015-16 to 2017-18), which would include, in addition to the provision…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands
• Article # 34634
• Published on 20/02/15 at 19:00

World Cup: Luis Figo proposes to change the tournament format by expanding to 40 or 48 participants

"The World Cup is the most popular sporting event in the world. [...] I propose to have an open debate [abouts its future] at the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Congress," this is one of the proposals in "A Manifesto for Change at FIFA," unveiled by Luis Figo during a…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 34728
• Published on 20/02/15 at 18:58

TF1: €2.09bn in turnover (+0.8%) and €412.7m net profit (+201.2%) in 2014

The French TV group TF1 had a turnover of €2,091.8m for the 2014 fiscal year (from 01/01 to 31/12/2014), a slight increase of 0.8% compared to 2013 (€2,075.3m), announced the group on 19/02/2015. Non-advertising revenue (€516.3m) increased by 7.3% compared to 2013 (€481m), a €35.3m increase: this…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media Audiences, Rights Acquisitions, Agencies, …
• Article # 34641
• Published on 20/02/15 at 18:10

adidas Herbert Hainer will step down as CEO in 2017

Herbert Hainer, CEO of adidas, will leave his post at the end of his term in 2017, he announced via a letter to employees on 19/02/2015. The German, who has held the position since March 2001, will be 63. "The Supervisory Board will now start to look for the best possible candidate for my…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands
• Article # 34694
• Published on 20/02/15 at 17:56

UK: Sky extends its rights to the Football League for a season, until the end of 2018-19

The British pay-TV group Sky plc. extended its broadcasting rights to the Sky Bet Football League (2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th British divisions, 72 clubs) in the United Kingdom by a year on 19/02/2015. The current agreement between the two parties, which expires at the end of the 2017-18 season, has been…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Rights Acquisitions, Authorities
• Article # 34693
• Published on 20/02/15 at 16:46

Premier League: Liverpool FC launches five new versions of its online store in Asia

Liverpool FC (Barclays Premier League) has launched five new versions of its online stores for Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam, the club announced on 18/02/2015. Apart from Vietnam whose version of the site is in English, Liverpool fans from the other four countries now have…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 34561
• Published on 20/02/15 at 15:52

FIFPro: suspending Morocco from AFCON 2017 & 2019, "is to sacrifice an entire generation of players"

"Denying a nation the possibility of playing in three consecutive African Cup of Nations is to sacrifice an entire generation of players, prevent their playing at the highest international level, and disallow their practising an important part of their occupation as professional footballers. It is…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Legal
• Article # 34628
• Published on 20/02/15 at 13:44

Premier League: Chelsea FC issues stadium bans to three supporters suspected of racism in Paris

Chelsea FC (Barclays Premier League) issued temporary stadium bans to three fans suspected of being involved in a racist incident in Paris on 19/02/2015. Several Chelsea supporters pushed a black passenger from a train on the Paris metro, prevented him from getting back on and then sang racist…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Authorities, Legal
• Article # 34635
• Published on 20/02/15 at 10:58