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FIFA: Colombian Federation to support Michel Platini's candidacy for president

"The Executive Committee of the FCF (Colombian Football Federation) has decided to lend its support and support to the Frenchman Michel Platini, the current UEFA president, in his bid for the presidency of FIFA," announced the Colombian Federation following its regular Congress on 03/08/2015…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 48562
• Published on 05/08/15 at 16:09
©  D.R.
Bundesliga: Audi extends its partnership with FC Bayern Munich until 2024-25

The German automobile manufacturer Audi, an 8.33% shareholder of FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga), has extended its sponsorship partnership with the club until the end of the 2024-25 season, the Bavarian club announced on 04/08/2015. The agreement was unveiled at the 2015 Audi Cup pre-season…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 48545
• Published on 05/08/15 at 15:00
©  Brescia Calcio
Serie B: Brescia Calcio reinstated in the second division in 2015-16 to replace Parma FC

"It is official. As of 04/08/2015, Brescia Calcio will be the 22nd team in the Serie B for the 2015-16 season, according to the board of the FIGC," announced the Serie B on 04/08/2015.Brescia Calcio, relegated from the Serie B in 2014-15, will thus replace Parma FC -- who were sportingly relegated…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal
• Article # 48529
• Published on 05/08/15 at 13:29
©  Real Betis Balompié
Liga BBVA: promoted club Real Betis Balompié already have 40,000 season ticket holders for 2015-16

Real Betis Balompié (Liga BBVA) have exceeded 40,000 season ticket holders for the 2015-16 campaign, the club announced on 03/08/2015. This was the target figure set by the club at the start of their season ticket sales campaign, and is a new record for Real Betis, who play at the Estadio Benito…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 48534
• Published on 05/08/15 at 12:14
©  RPFL
France: free DTT channel L'Équipe 21 acquires rights to the Russian first division from 2015-2018

The free DTT channel L'Équipe 21 has acquired the exclusive distribution rights, in France, to the SOGAZ Russian Football Championship from 2015-2018, on 03/08/2015. The broadcasting rights for the Russian first division in France were held by the pay-TV group MCS TV from 2012-2015.The amount of…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Rights Acquisitions, Authorities
• Article # 48520
• Published on 05/08/15 at 10:44
©  D.R.
Eurosport: "Transform the business to a must-have sports channel across Europe" (Peter Hutton, CEO)

After Discovery's 100% takeover of Eurosport, and the group's €1.3bn acquisition of Olympic TV rights in Europe for 2018-2014), "we really can say this is a new company. We’re going to transform the business and turn it into a must-have sports channel across Europe," stated Peter Hutton, the CEO…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 47667
• Published on 05/08/15 at 10:26
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Serie A: Thai investor Bee Taechaubol acquires 48% stake in AC Milan for €480m

The Thai investor Bee Taechaubol acquired a 48% stake in AC Milan (Serie A TIM) for €480m, stated the Italian and Thai press on 02/08/2015. This information has not been formalised by the Rossonero club, however Bee Taechaubol confirmed this acquisition on his Instagram account on the same day…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 48516
• Published on 05/08/15 at 09:56
©  D.R.
Premier League: Betfair (betting operator) partners with Leicester City for 2015-16

The British betting operator Betfair has become a partner of Leicester City FC (Barclays Premier League) for the 2015-16 season, the club announced on 03/08/2015.The company receives visibility on the LED advertising boards in matches at the King Power Stadium (32,000 seats) and on the Leicester…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Betting
• Article # 48505
• Published on 05/08/15 at 09:32
©  D.R.
Russia: Toyo Tires becomes a partner of FK Zenit St. Petersburg until 2017-18

The Japanese group Toyo Tire & Rubber Company has become a partner of FK Zenit St. Petersburg (RUS) for three seasons (2015-16 to 2017-18), the club announced on 27/07/2015. The two parties launched a online video game to celebrate the agreement: a first-person football simulation, which will…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 48502
• Published on 04/08/15 at 18:00
©  Liga Portugal
Portugal: Pedro Proença elected president of the Professional Football League until 2019

Pedro Proença was elected president of the LPFP, the Portuguese Professional Football League, on 30/07/2015. His four-year term runs until the end of 2019. The former international referee, who retired in January 2015, was elected by 32 votes to 23 during a special meeting of the Portuguese…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 48477
• Published on 04/08/15 at 17:19