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Netherlands: KNVB begin to train "video referees" and await green light from FIFA to start testing

The KNVB will begin training Dutch "video referees" from September 2015, the Dutch Federation announced on 04/08/2015. "We believe that video assistance is the future of football and we want to develop this technology. By beginning to train video referees, we can begin testing them as soon as FIFA…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Digital, Legal
• Article # 48706
• Published on 07/08/15 at 14:52
©  Digicel SportsMax
Liga BBVA: SportsMax Digicel acquires TV rights for 2015-2020 in 28 Caribbean territories

The telecommunications group Digicel has acquired, via the Spanish group Mediapro, the exclusive broadcast rights to the Liga BBVA to 28 Caribbean countries and territories over the 2015-2020 period, on 03/08/2015. The rights are valid for all distribution platforms. The pay channels and Digicel…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 48704
• Published on 07/08/15 at 14:34
©  D.R.
Premier League: StubHub (ticketing) extends partnership with Everton until 2016-17

StubHub, a company specialising in the purchase and resale of tickets for sporting and entertainment events, has extended its partnership with Everton FC (Barclays Premier League) until 2016-17, the club announced on 06/08/2015.The American company has worked with the Liverpool-based club since…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 48691
• Published on 07/08/15 at 14:09
©  MP & Silva
MP & Silva: A. Radrizzani sells a portion of his shares to R. Silva, wants to focus on Eleven Sports

Andrea Radrizzani, co-founder and a major shareholder of the British media rights and marketing agency MP & Silva, sold part of his shares to Riccardo Silva, the other co-founder and principal shareholder of the agency, on 04/08/2015. The exact share of the MP & Silva capital transferred by Andrea…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Legal
• Article # 48656
• Published on 07/08/15 at 13:44
©  D.R.
Premier League: FCL (logistics) to sponsor West Bromwich Albion FC training kit

FCL, the UK logistics company, became the training kit sponsor for West Bromwich Albion FC (Barclays Premier League) for 2015-16, the club announced on 06/08/2015. FCL is the first company to be displayed on the front of the shirts worn by WBA players during training and warm-ups. The company has…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 48665
• Published on 07/08/15 at 13:10
©  KFA
FIFA: Chung Mong-joon will officially announce his candidacy for the presidency on 17/08/2015

South Korean Chung Mong-joon, former chairman of the KFA (1993-2009) and former vice-president of FIFA (1994-2011), will officially announce his candidacy for election to the FIFA presidency in Paris (FRA) on 17/08/2015. Chung Mong-joon announced his willingness to run for the presidency of FIFA…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 48664
• Published on 07/08/15 at 12:35
©  D.R.
FIFA: CAF will not support Liberian Musa Bility in his FIFA presidential candidacy

"After a fraternal exchange, full of sincerity and cordiality, the CAF Executive Committee decided unanimously not to offer the requested support of CAF to Mr Musa Bility, whilst wishing him luck in the continuation of his endeavour," announced the African confederation, after the meeting of its…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 48666
• Published on 07/08/15 at 11:55
©  D.R.
Bundesliga: Bet-at-home (online betting) becomes shirt sponsor of Hertha Berlin until 2017-18

The German betting operator Bet-at-home.com has replaced Deutsche Bahn (railway) as the shirt sponsor of Hertha BSC Berlin (Bundesliga), announced the club on 06/08/2015. The three-year contract will expire at the end of the 2017-18 season. The agreement was negotiated by Sportfive Germany. The…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Betting, …
• Article # 48652
• Published on 07/08/15 at 11:20
©  D.R.
Serie A: coffee brand Kimbo partners with Napoli, their 10th Serie A TIM partnership for 2015-16

Kimbo, the Italian coffee brand, has become a partner of SSC Napoli (Serie A TIM) until the end of the 2016-17 season, the club announced on 05/08/2015. Kimbo, who wishes to increase its visibility within Italy, has partnered with 10 Serie A clubs in the 2015 off-season. The brand of Neapolitan…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 48643
• Published on 07/08/15 at 10:42
©  D.R.
Twitter: Barcelona most followed club in Europe with 30.4 million followers across all accounts

FC Barcelona (Liga BBVA) are Europe's most followed club on Twitter with 30.4 million followers across its 8 official accounts, according to figures recorded by News Tank Football, on 05/08/2015. With 15.7 million followers, the Catalan club remains the second most followed European club on its…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Digital, Essentials Clubs
• Article # 48564
• Published on 07/08/15 at 10:01