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Ligue 1: Nivea Men extends partnership with Paris Saint-Germain until 2017-18

Nivea Men, the healthcare products brand belonging to the German group Beiersdorf, has extended its partnership with Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1) until the end of the 2017-18 season, announced the club on 19/03/2015. The brand has been linked to the club since September 2013. The original…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 37082
• Published on 19/03/15 at 15:22

2.Bundesliga: VfL Bochum to close its U-23 team, re-organise its youth training

VfL Bochum 1848 (2.Bundesliga) will cease operations of its U-23 team (currently playing in the Regionalliga West, the German fourth division), and re-organise its youth training structure to allow faster integration of academy players into the first team, stated the Ruhr valley-based club on…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 36923
• Published on 19/03/15 at 13:44

England: Premier League launches a website for children aged 6 to 12

The Premier League launched a new website for children aged 6 to 12, in order to develop their knowledge of the championship, on 18/03/2015. The website was developed along with the US manufacturer of football and baseball stickers Topps, who have been a partner of the Premier League since 1993…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 37048
• Published on 19/03/15 at 12:20

MLS: the Japanese company Yanmar (engine manufacturer) becomes a partner of the New York Red Bulls

Yanmar, the Japanese engine manufacturer, has become a partner of the New York Red Bulls (MLS) announced the club on 16/03/2015. The contract covers at least the 2015, 2016 and 2017 seasons. The Yanmar logo will be displayed on both sleeves of the team's training shirt and at the training center…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 37035
• Published on 19/03/15 at 10:50

AZ Alkmaar: Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland Athletics (MLB), becomes a club consultant

Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland Athletics (MLB, American professional baseball league), has become a consultant of AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie, NED), the club announced on 17/03/2015. Billy Beane, known for his use of data analytics in sports management, will assist the club in the areas of…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums
• Article # 37018
• Published on 18/03/15 at 19:37

Austria: the public broadcaster ORF acquires the audiovisual rights to Euro 2016

The Austrian public broadcasting group ORF acquired the exclusive audiovisual rights, in Austria, to Euro 2016 on 05/03/2015. These rights apply to all broadcast platforms and were acquired by the ORF from the EBU (European Broadcasting Union), stated the Austrian group on 05/03/2015. "The price…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 37001
• Published on 18/03/15 at 18:59

Denmark: Danish Association and the national team players' union in dispute over wages and bonuses

The DBU and the Spillerforeningen are engaged in a dispute over game wages and bonuses, according to Danish media on 16/03/2015. The Association is seeking a pay cut of 17% (of match pay), whilst the players' union are seeking a performance-based bonus if the team qualify for the Euro 2016 finals…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility
• Article # 36908
• Published on 18/03/15 at 18:30

Champions League: end of the Round of 16 before the draw for the quarter-finals on 20/03/2015

As the Round of 16 of the 2014-15 Champions League concludes, the draw for the quarter-finals will take place at 12:00 (Central European Time) on 20/03/2015 at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon (SUI).Please find all the recent news pertaining to the Champions League below.

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Digital, Authorities, …
• Article # 37010
• Published on 18/03/15 at 18:28

MLS: Seattle Sounders FC extend its agreement to play at CenturyLink Field until 2028

The MLS franchise Seattle Sounders FC extended its agreement to play at CenturyLink Field (67,000 seats) until 2028, announces the club on 16/03/2015. The agreement was finalised with the company First & Goal Inc., which has operated the stadium since its inauguration in 2002. First & Goal Inc. is…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 36993
• Published on 18/03/15 at 18:05

Olympics: JX Nippon Oil & Energy (oil), becomes a Gold Partner of Tokyo 2020

The Japanese oil company JX Nippon Oil & Energy has become the sixth Gold Partner of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, announced the organising committee on 18/03/2015. JX Nippon Oil & Energy has become the official partner in the oil, gas and electricity supply services category. The…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 36972
• Published on 18/03/15 at 17:36