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Ligue 1: "My involvement with Evian TG will end unless Esfandiar Bakhtiar withdraws" (Yves Bontaz)

"I am a sponsor (of the club) for €1.1m, €700,000 of which is for the shirt sponsorship. I have consulted a lawyer and I am considering terminating the contract. My involvement with Evian TG will end unless Esfandiar Bakhtiar (main shareholder) withdraws and we (minority shareholding group of the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal
• Article # 42185
• Published on 22/05/15 at 12:27
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Premier League: Puma extends its partnership with Leicester City until 2017-18

The German sports equipment manufacturer Puma has extended its partnership with Leicester City FC (Barclays Premier League), announces the club on 21/05/2015. Both parties have been under contract since the 2012-13 season. The new agreement will expire at the end of the 2017-18 season. Puma equips…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands
• Article # 42378
• Published on 22/05/15 at 11:00
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Spain: DTS group (Canal+ España) acquires TV rights to the Copa Americas 2015 and 2016

The Spanish broadcaster DTS (Canal+ España) acquired the full and exclusive broadcasting rights, in Spain, for the 2015 and 2016 editions of the Copa America on 20/05/2015. Copa America 2015 takes place in Chile from 11/06 to 04/07/2015. 25 games will be broadcast live on Canal+ Liga, while the 26…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Rights Acquisitions, Authorities
• Article # 42369
• Published on 22/05/15 at 10:25
FIFA: "I will not stand in what is being called an election for the FIFA presidency" (Luis Figo)

"I do not fear the ballot box, but I will not go along with nor will I give my consent to a process which will end on May 29 and from which soccer will not emerge the winner. My decision is made, I will not stand in what is being called an election for the FIFA presidency," stated Luis Figo, the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 42366
• Published on 22/05/15 at 09:43
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Germany: RTL acquires further audiovisual rights to the Euro 2016 and 2018 World Cup qualifiers

The German broadcasting group RTL acquired the free-to-air audiovisual rights, in Germany, to the qualifying rounds of Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup (European region) for matches not involving the German national team, on 20/05/2015. RTL, which already has the free-to-air broadcasting rights to…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Rights Acquisitions, Authorities
• Article # 42340
• Published on 21/05/15 at 18:49
©  UEFA
FIFA: Michael van Praag withdraws his candidacy for the presidency and supports Ali Bin Al Hussein

"After thorough deliberation and reflection with different involved parties and stakeholders, Michael van Praag decided to withdraw his candidacy to become the next FIFA president and to join forces with presidential candidate Prince Ali Al Hussein," stated Michael van Praag (NED) on 21/05/2015…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 42348
• Published on 21/05/15 at 18:19
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Liga BBVA: FC Barcelona have an economic impact of €759m to the city (Deloitte)

The economic impact of FC Barcelona (Liga BBVA) to the city of Barcelona is estimated at €759m, or 1.2% of the city's GDP, according to a report from the English audit and consultancy firm Deloitte, and presented on 20/05/2015. The public activities of FC Barcelona, such as the 1.5 million…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities
• Article # 42343
• Published on 21/05/15 at 17:58
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UEFA: Sony extends its partnership with the Champions League until 2017-18

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, a world leader in gaming consoles and video games, is extending its partnership with UEFA for the Champions League for three seasons (2015-16 to 2017-18), announced the two parties on 21/05/2015.The global partnership with UEFA includes the 2015, 2016 and 2017…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Authorities, Essentials Sponsors & Partners
• Article # 42316
• Published on 21/05/15 at 17:02
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Premier League: Lee Hoos appointed CEO of Queens Park Rangers

The American Lee Hoos (53 years old) has been appointed CEO of Queens Park Rangers (Barclays Premier League), announced the club on 20/05/2015. Lee Hoos had been the CEO of Burnley FC (Barclays Premier League) since 2011.Lee Hoos has also served as the CEO of Southampton FC(2006-08, in the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 42300
• Published on 21/05/15 at 16:08
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UEFA: "Financial Fair Play is here to stay, the overall objective remains the same" (Platini)

"Financial Fair Play is here to stay. Over the past three years, the CFCB has learned substantially from the process, and now the proposed changes to the regulations will build on the successes achieved whilst adapting to changed, and improved, economic circumstances," said Michel Platini, the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 42299
• Published on 21/05/15 at 15:29