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FIFA: US authorities make formal extradition request for the 7 arrested leaders to the Swiss FOJ

US authorities have made a formal application to their Swiss counterparts to request the extradition of the seven leaders in football detained in Switzerland since 2705/2015 in association with the FIFA corruption scandal, announced the Swss FOJ (Federal Office of Justice) on 02/07/2015.“The…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Legal
• Article # 46146
• Published on 02/07/15 at 17:28
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Spain: international TV rights will generate about €600m per year from 2015-16, says LaLiga

"After the bidding process carried out in the international audiovisual rights market, LaLiga wants to highlight that the total amount obtained will be approximately €600m per season, which represents a marked increase," announced LaLiga on 07/02/2015. According to its official journal on…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 46158
• Published on 02/07/15 at 16:30
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Bundesliga: betting operator Tipico becomes a partner of FC Bayern Munich until 2018-19

The betting operator Tipico has become a partner of FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) for four seasons, until 2018-19, the club announced on 30/06/2015.Tipico, the leader in the German betting market, will have platinum partner status, the second level in the hierarchy of the club. Tipico, which…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 46154
• Published on 02/07/15 at 15:44
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2014-15 Premier League review: Chelsea are champions, 8 clubs in European Cups in 2015-16

Chelsea FC won the 2014-15 Barclays Premier League with 87 points (26 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses), the fourth Premier League title for the London-based club (five titles overall, with another top division championship in 1954-55). Chelsea also claimed the 2014-15 Capital One Cup (2-0 over…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Stadiums, …
• Article # 45794
• Published on 02/07/15 at 15:07
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UEFA: MasterCard remains a partner of the Champions League until 2017-18

MasterCard, the American electronic payment company, has extended its partnership with UEFA for the 2015-2018 period for the Champions League, announced the company on 01/07/2015. This company has been a partner of the competition since 1994. The agreement also includes the sponsorship of the UEFA…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 46055
• Published on 02/07/15 at 13:44
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Nike: co-founder Philip Knight will step down as chairman of the board in 2016

Philip Knight (77 years old), the co-founder of US sports equipment manufacturer Nike (formerly Blue Ribbon Sports, founded in 1964) with Bill Bowerman in 1971, will leave his position as chairman of the company's board of directors in 2016, Nike announced on 30/06/2015. Phil Knight recommended…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Legal
• Article # 46083
• Published on 02/07/15 at 13:00
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Premier League: the booking site iHotel partners with West Ham United until 2017

The booking site iHotel partners with West Ham United FC (Barclays Premier League) until the end of the 2016-17 season, announced the club on 30/06/2015. The iHotel agency is based in Hong Kong, and mainly targets Asian customers. The group specialises in the organisation of high-end accommodation…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 46106
• Published on 02/07/15 at 12:24
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Greece: Olympiacos provisionally added to Champions League, despite owner's alleged match-fixing

"The UEFA disciplinary bodies have provisionally admitted Olympiacos," stated Gianni Infantino, the UEFA general secretary, on 30/06/2015. "There are investigations in Greece (and) the situation could change... As we all know, this kind of investigation can take some time, we need to have some…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Legal
• Article # 46087
• Published on 02/07/15 at 11:45
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Switzerland: Nissan (automobile) to be a partner of the Swiss Football League in 2015-16

The Japanese carmaker Nissan will be the automotive partner of the SFL for 2015-16 season, announced the Swiss Football League on 01/07/2015. The contract was negotiated by InfrontRingier Sports & Entertainment Switzerland AG, a 50-50 joint venture between the sports marketing company Infront…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 46099
• Published on 02/07/15 at 11:11
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Nike: football revenue of €2.02bn (01/06/2014 - 31/05/2015) for the fiscal year 2015, down 7%

The American sports equipment manufacturer Nike recorded football-based revenue of $2.25bn, or €2.02 bn (31/05/2015 conversion rate: $1 = €0.91) for the 2015 financial year (the 01/06/2014 to 31/05/2015), down 7% compared to 2014 (year of World Cup) when football accounted for $2.41bn, or €1.76bn…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Finance, Essentials Sponsors & Partners
• Article # 46082
• Published on 02/07/15 at 10:15