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FIFA: "Unanimous support" of UEFA ExCo and "widespread support" from federations for G. Infantino

"Following the meetings held at the House of European Football in Nyon, we, the members of the [UEFA] Executive Committee, wish to say that we unanimously support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino for the presidency of FIFA. The UEFA member federations also expressed widespread support for Gianni…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 60743
• Published on 25/01/16 at 10:00

FIFA: Sheikh Salman again accused of human rights violations in 2011 by Bahraini institute in London

Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, AFC president and candidate for FIFA president, has been accused by BIRD, the Bahraini Institute for Rights and Democracy, based in London (ENG), of having been involved in violence organised, with the help of Saudi Arabia, during the popular uprisings in the…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Social Responsibility, Legal, …
• Article # 60641
• Published on 22/01/16 at 18:00

Exclusive England: Football Association still unsure of its favoured FIFA presidential candidate

England’s Football Association board remains undecided over whom to support in the FIFA presidential election despite being challenged on the matter at the most recent FA Council meeting, according to information received by News Tank Football on 22/01/2016."David Gill was asked about why the FA…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Social Responsibility, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 60705
• Published on 22/01/16 at 17:20

UEFA: no presidential election proceedings before the end of the legal process for Michel Platini

"The UEFA Executive Committee decided there will be no UEFA presidential election scheduled until the sports justice appeal bodies, including potentially the Court of Arbitration for Sport, have taken a decision regarding Michel Platini’s suspension," UEFA announced, following the meeting of its…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 60719
• Published on 22/01/16 at 16:50

Germany: Tag Heuer launches a Bundesliga application for its smart watch

The Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer, the official timekeeper of the Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga (2015-16 to 2017-18), has launched an application dedicated to the German championships for its smart watch, on 22/01/2016. The Bundesliga app was developed by the DFL specifically for smart watches and is…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 60692
• Published on 22/01/16 at 15:34

Deloitte: Real 1^st in revenues for the 11^th consecutive time, 7^th podium of Real-Barca-MU in 9 years

Real Madrid CF (Liga BBVA), with €577m (+5%) in revenues in 2014-15, top the ranking of the Deloitte Football Money League, whose 19^th edition was published by the British office of the audit and consultancy agency Deloitte, on 21/01/2016. The edition 2016 is the eleventh consecutive ranking to…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 60686
• Published on 22/01/16 at 14:38

Bundesliga: Beats by Dre headphones brand becomes an exclusive partner of FC Bayern München

The Beats by Dre headphones brand has become an exclusive partner of FC Bayern München (Bundesliga), announced the club on 21/01/2016. Beats by Dre will launch several models of co-branded headphones with the Bavarian club. The brand includes among its ambassadors the German international and…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 60682
• Published on 22/01/16 at 13:50

France: a committee of Ligue 1 presidents set up to select the next CEO of the league

A selection committee, composed of presidents of Ligue 1 clubs -- expected to include Jean-Michel Aulas (Olympique de Lyonnais), Bernard Caïazzo (AS Saint-Etienne) and Waldemar Kita (FC Nantes), along with additional names -- has been set up to participate in the selection of the next CEO of the…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal
• Article # 60677
• Published on 22/01/16 at 12:58

Liga BBVA: an "olive tree of peace" will be planted before the Atlético Madrid - Sevilla FC match

Club Atlético de Madrid (Liga BBVA) and Sevilla FC (Liga BBVA) will plant a "olive tree of peace" blessed by Pope Francis at the Vicente Calderon (55,000 seats) before the start of the match between the two clubs (Liga BBVA, Matchday 21), on 24/01/2016, kick-off at 16:00 CET. This initiative is…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 60668
• Published on 22/01/16 at 12:19

USA: average of 7.8 football matches on TV per day in the U.S. in 2015, only 15 days of no football

An average of 7.8 football matches per day were broadcast on TV in the United States in 2015 (compared to 7.3 matches per day in 2014), according to a report published by the specialised website www.giltedgesoccer.com on 19/01/2016. At least one football match from around the world -- covering 65…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Rights Acquisitions, Media Audiences
• Article # 60660
• Published on 22/01/16 at 11:29