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MLS: league and players meet together with government mediators to avoid strike before 06/03/2015

"The issues (between the MLS players and league management) are with free agency; there's a lot of other issues, and we'll continue to try to resolve them. We (will meet) with the players from 01/03 to 03/03/2015 in Washington, D.C. at the offices of the 'Federal Mediation and Concilliation…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Social Responsibility, Legal
• Article # 35513
• Published on 04/03/15 at 15:41
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Sporting brands: Dutch international Memphis Depay becomes the new ambassador of Under Armour

The Dutch international Memphis Depay (21 years old, 13 caps, 2 goals) has become the new ambassador of Under Armour, announced the American sports equipment brand on 27/02/2015. The PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie, the Netherlands) player had been linked with the German brand adidas until now. Memphis…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 35613
• Published on 04/03/15 at 13:30
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IOC: the automobile manufacturer Toyota is expected to become a top Worldwide Olympic Partner

The Japanese automaker Toyota is expected to enter into an agreement with the IOC (International Olympic Committee) to become a top Worldwide Olympic Partner, the highest tier in the organisation's sponsorship programme, announced the Japan Times on 03/03/2015. Akio Toyoda, the president of…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 35630
• Published on 04/03/15 at 12:46
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AFCON 2023: Guinea would not be able to host AFCON 2023 in June, according to its sports minister

"We cannot accommodate the Nations Cup in June, it is the rainy season," said Domani Doré, the Guinean sports minister, referring to AFCON (African Cup of Nations) 2023, which Guinea will host, on 03/01/2015. AFCON 2023 was originally to be held in January 2023, but Jérôme Valcke, the secretary…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 35606
• Published on 04/03/15 at 12:10
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Ligue 1: Prince Albert II confirms €25m contribution for renovation of the AS Monaco training centre

The Principality of Monaco will provide €25m for renovations at La Turbie, the training centre of AS Monaco (Ligue 1), confirmed Prince Albert II on 01/03/2015. The Principality of Monaco, which owns the centre despite its location in France, announced in July 2014 that it will assume 50% of the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Social Responsibility, Stadiums, …
• Article # 35603
• Published on 04/03/15 at 11:31
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La Liga: Villareal took 10 supporters with the team for the match against Real Madrid

Villareal CF (Liga BBVA) invited 10 of its season ticket holders to travel with the team to Madrid (ESP), stay at the same hotel as the team, and attend the Real Madrid CF - Villareal CF match (1-1, Matchday 25 of La Liga) at the Santiago Bernabeu (85,000 seats) on 01/03/2015.This club initiative…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Social Responsibility, Stadiums, …
• Article # 35604
• Published on 04/03/15 at 10:15
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MP & Silva: Sherman Tan now head of strategic partnership and business development in Asia

Sherman Tan is now the head of strategic partnership and business development in Asia for the marketing and media rights agency MP & Silva, announced the company on 27/02/2015. His first day of office was 02/03/2015. This is a new role in the organisational chart of MP & Silva, established to…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Rights Acquisitions, Authorities, …
• Article # 35593
• Published on 03/03/15 at 19:40
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MLS: insurance company Mapfre obtains naming rights to the stadium of Columbus Crew SC

The Spanish insurance company Mapfre acquired the naming of the stadium of Columbus Crew SC (MLS, USA-CAN) announces the club on 03/03/2015. The 20,000 seat stadium will now be called Mapfre Stadium. The franchise, based in Ohio, announced that the agreement of "several million dollars" is the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 35591
• Published on 03/03/15 at 19:25
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Spain: 2015-2018 European Cups rights acquired by pay-TV companies Mediapro and beIN Media Group

The Qatari pay-TV organisation beIN Media Group and the Spanish television group Mediapro, which owns the pay-TV channel Gol T, have acquired the 2015-2018 audiovisual rights to the Europa League in Spain, indicated documentation from UEFA, which organises the competition, and which was updated on…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Rights Acquisitions
• Article # 35549
• Published on 03/03/15 at 18:59
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Brazil: Santos FC partners with Air France, which will show their WebTV programmes on its flights

Santos FC (Brazilian Serie A) has partnered with the airline Air France, which will broadcast the club's WebTV programmes on its flights, announced the former club of Pelé and Neymar on 25/02/2015. A 30-minute programme, produced by Santos TV, will be available on all long-haul flights operated by…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 35573
• Published on 03/03/15 at 18:34