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FC Barcelona and Qatar Airways: "political aspects which were not there (in 2010)" (J. Bartomeu)

"We must be sensitive about what is happening and make the best decision for Barcelona. IMG are studying it and working with us. We will see when it happens in October 2015," stated Josep Bartomeu, president of FC Barcelona (Liga BBVA), about the shirt sponsorship with Qatar Airways to the Catalan…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 32452
• Published on 28/01/15 at 14:37

Olympics: the Japanese beer brand Asahi becomes a partner of Tokyo 2020

The Japanese beer brand Asahi became a Gold Partner for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2020, announced the organising committee on 27/01/2015. Asahi Breweries gets "Beer & Wine" partner status. Asahi has rights to use the names and symbols of the Olympic and Paralympic Games…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 32433
• Published on 28/01/15 at 12:30

Premier League: Centerplate extends its hospitality partnership with Sunderland AFC

Centerplate has extended its deal as the official hospitality provider to Sunderland AFC (Barclays Premier League) at the Stadium of Light (capacity 48,353) for "several seasons", announced the club on 26/01/2015. The company has been tied to the club since 1997. Centerplate has promised to…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 32426
• Published on 28/01/15 at 12:10

UEFA appoints the organisers of 11 events, including the Euro 2017 to Poland

Poland has been designated the organsing country for the final tournament of the 2017 U-21 European Championship, by the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Executive Committee at its first meeting of the year on 26/01/2015.During this meeting, chaired by UEFA president Michel Platini…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 32421
• Published on 28/01/15 at 11:35

Qatar 2022: "new procedure for the award" (Michael Connarty, Council of Europe)

"The Assembly recommends that FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) speedily open a new procedure for the award of the 2022 World Cup," said the Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, in a report on the reform…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 32416
• Published on 28/01/15 at 11:14

FIFA: Dutchman Michael van Praag, "very concerned for FIFA," will stand for the presidency

Michael van Praag, chairman of the KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association), announced his candidacy for the presidency of FIFA on 26/01/2015. "It’s widely known that I’m very worried about FIFA," said Michael van Praag, at the announcement of his candidacy.""(On 27/01/2015), his official candidacy…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 32400
• Published on 28/01/15 at 10:35

Council of Europe issues report "The reform of football governance" (M. Connarty)

The Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe published a report led by British Socialist MP Michael Connarty on "The reform of football governance" on on 27/01/2015. This report includes a draft resolution in which MEPs call on FIFA…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 32402
• Published on 28/01/15 at 10:02

Brazil: Prevent Senior (insurance) will be the shirt breast sponsor of Palmeiras in 2015

The Brazilian insurance company Prevent Senior has become a partner of Palmeiras (Brazilian Serie A) and will appear on the breast spaces of the shirt of the club based in Sao Paulo during the 2015 season, announced the club on 26/01/2015. The amount paid by Prevent Senior is estimated at five…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 32383
• Published on 27/01/15 at 18:37

Malaysia: MP & Silva becomes the media and commercial advisor to the federation for 2016-2030

The MP & Silva agency has become the advisor to FAM for the management and sale of media , commercial, domestic and international rights to several competitions organised by the body, announced the two parties on 20/01/2015. The objective of the partnership, which takes effect in 2016 and ends in…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Rights Acquisitions, Authorities
• Article # 32367
• Published on 27/01/15 at 18:04

Greece: Giorgos Girtzikis succeeds Giorgos Sarris as president of the Federation

Giorgos Girtzikis has been elected President of the EPO (Greek Football Federation), announced UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) on 26/01/2015. Giorgos Girtzikis was the only candidate to succeed Giorgos Sarris, who resigned in December 2014, and received 51 votes out of a possible 55…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 32361
• Published on 27/01/15 at 17:15