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FIFA: the Swiss and German federations announce their support for Gianni Infantino

"Gianni Infantino has the advantage of a thorough knowledge of European and world football. His long term experience as UEFA secretary general secretary and management skills will benefit FIFA in its reorganisation phase. We believe we are supporting the best candidate," said Peter Gilliéron…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 60531
• Published on 21/01/16 at 12:28
©  Witters
Bundesliga: betting operator Tipico (betting) extends partnership with Hamburger SV until 2019

Tipico, the leading betting operator in the German market, has extended its partnership with Hamburger SV (Bundesliga) until the end of the 2018-19 season, the club announced on 20/01/2016. The extension of the contract, which began in 2010-11, was negotiated by Lagardère Sports, the marketing…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 60524
• Published on 21/01/16 at 11:15
©  D.R.
UEFA: "Goal-line technology complements the work of the additional assistant referee" (P. Collina)

"The evolution of goal-line technology (GLT) is complementary to the work of the additional assistant referee (AAR). As a matter of fact, we have already seen that in Italy's Serie A, where AARs and GLT are used in perfect harmony," said Pierluigi Collina, chief refereeing officer of UEFA on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 60487
• Published on 21/01/16 at 10:14
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Athletic Club Bilbao: KirolBet invites two fans to travel with the team to face Real Madrid

The Basque betting operator KirolBet, an official partner of Athletic Club Bilbao (Liga BBVA), launched the "Come with Athletic to beat Madrid" competition on 18/01/2016, offering fans the chance to travel with the players to attend the match against Real Madrid CF (on Matchday 24 of the Liga…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 60483
• Published on 20/01/16 at 17:50
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Denmark: Hummel becomes the kit supplier of federation for the 2016-2024 period

The Danish brand Hummel has become the official supplier of the DBU for the 2016-2024 period, announced the Danish Federation, on 16/01/2016. The brand had been the kit supplier of the federation between 1979 and 2004, including the team's victorious European Championship campaign in 1992. Hummel…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Authorities
• Article # 60465
• Published on 20/01/16 at 17:20
©  Agenzia SNAI
Italy: €2.7bn spent in sports betting agencies in 2015 (+3.1% from 2014), including 17.6% in Naples

€2.7bn in bets have been registered by legal sports betting agencies in Italy in 2015, announced trans-alpine media on 13/01/2016. This figure represents an increase of 3.1% compared to 2014 (€2.62bn), the year of the World Cup in Brazil.Official figures are expected be published by the Agenzia…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital, Finance, …
• Article # 60464
• Published on 20/01/16 at 16:49
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Canada: the federation issues a call for nominations for the roles of president and five directors

The Nominations Committee of the Canada Soccer Board of Directors has published a call for nominations for the roles of president and directors of its Executive Committee on 19/01/2016. The deadline for submission of applications is 11/03/2016. The date of the start of the term of office for the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 60462
• Published on 20/01/16 at 16:09
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CAF-AFC: the MoU between the two confederations signed on 15/01/2016

The CAF and the AFC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which aims to "strengthen cooperation between the two confederations and provide a framework for exchanges on competitions and formation", during a ceremony in Kigali (Rwanda), on 15/01/2016. The protocol, signed by Issa Hayatou, CAF…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 60452
• Published on 20/01/16 at 15:10
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Spain: any television channel can broadcast 90 seconds of highlights of matches for free (CNMC)

Spanish television channels, on free-TV or pay-TV, have the right to broadcast 90 seconds of highlights of each match of the Liga BBVA, Liga Adelante and Copa del Rey without having to pay for audiovisual rights, confirmed the CNMC, the Spanish competition authority, on 18/01/2016.The CNMC also…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Finance, …
• Article # 60419
• Published on 20/01/16 at 14:40
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Austria: Intersport becomes a partner of the Federation until 2018

Intersport, the sporting goods distributor, has become a partner of the ÖFB until 2018, announced the Austrian Federation on 18/01/2016. The contract includes an optional one-year extension.The group replaces its British competitor Sportsdirect.com as a sponsor of the Austrian Federation…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 60421
• Published on 20/01/16 at 13:09