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Italy: president of Calcio Catania and 6 others arrested for suspected match-fixing in the Serie B

After the bankruptcy of Parma FC on 22/06/2015, the situation of the 2015-16 Serie B is hampered even further by the investigation into possible match-fixing in 2014-15, led by the prosecution of the court in Catania (Sicily, ITA), who arrested seven persons in Sicily on 23/06/2015.Antonino…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal
• Article # 45527
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Gillette (razors) broadcasts a clip with Sergio Agüero (ARG) to attract fans in South America

The American hygiene products brand Gillette, which belongs to the Procter & Gamble group, activated its partnership with Sergio Aguero (ARG, Manchester City FC) in Latin America by publishing a video in which the player responds to his Argentine fans on Twitter by kicking balls at the keys of a…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 45480
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Nike to allow fan to locate its products through purchase and collection pages on Twitter

The American sporting goods manufacturer Nike will now allow customers to locate its products through dedicated purchasing pages on the social network Twitter as of 16/06/2015. These pages allow followers to view products, to discover their characteristics, interact with other followers only about…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Digital, Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 45487
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Premier League: Sunderland want to develop a fan zone just outside the Stadium of Light

Sunderland AFC (Barclays Premier League) want to develop an outdoor fan zone next to the Stadium of Light (48,353 seats), announced the club on 23/06/2015. This fan zone will provide access to dining areas, outdoor bars, sheltered areas and a stage for music concerts and radio shows. A giant…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 45508
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Belgium: Croky (crisps) becomes title sponsor of the national cup until 2018-19

The Belgian crisps brand Croky, already a sponsor of the URBSFA, has become the title sponsor of the Coupe de Belgique (Belgian Cup), which will now be called "Croky Cup" until 2018-19, announced the Belgian Federation on 24/06/2015. Croky was a partner of the federation from 1995 to 2001 and then…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 45478
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Canada 2015: Round of 16 matches draw 6.12m viewers in Germany, new records in France and Canada

The 2015 Women's World Cup Round of 16 match between Germany and Sweden (4-1, Saturday 20/06/2015, kick-off at 22:00 CET) drew 6.12 million viewers on average in Germany on the German public-TV channel ARD, for an audience share in the German TV market of 26%. This was the largest domestic TV…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Essentials Media
• Article # 45396
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Euro 2016: EBU acquires the exclusive media rights to the final tournament for 26 European countries

"The European Broadcasting Union has reached agreement with UEFA for the exclusive media rights on all platforms in 26 countries to the UEFA Euro 2016," announced the EBU on 24/06/2015.The agreement covers the broadcasting of at least 23 games (out of 51) live and free-to-air, as well as magazines…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Rights Acquisitions, Authorities
• Article # 45432
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Liga BBVA: Joma officially becomes the kit supplier of RCD Espanyol (2015-16 to 2017-18)

The Spanish brand Joma has officially become the kit supplier to RCD Espanyol (Liga BBVA) for three seasons (2015-16 to 2017-18), announced the Barcelona-based club on 24/06/2015. Joma replaces the German company Puma, who was under contract from 2012-13 to 2014-15. The agreement would include, in…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands
• Article # 45431
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Premier League: Chelsea announce deals with Delta (airline) and BetVictor (online betting)

Delta, the US airline, has extended its partnership with Chelsea FC (Barclays Premier League) for three seasons (2015-16 to 2017-18), announced the club on 24/06/2015. The company has supported the Blues since 2012. Delta remains a partner of the club, however the Turkish company Turkish Airlines…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Betting
• Article # 45433
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European Top 5 leagues: the Bundesliga has the most clubs with a dedicated mobile application

The Bundesliga is the European Top 5 championship which has the most clubs with an official, dedicated mobile application (as opposed to only a mobile optimised website), with 16 clubs out of 18, according to data collected by News Tank Football for the 2014-15 season on 25/06/2015.The Serie A TIM…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Digital, Essentials Clubs
• Article # 45404
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