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Ligue 1: watchmaker Snyper Geneva becomes the official watch supplier of AS Monaco until June 2017

The Swiss brand Snyper Geneva has become the official watch supplier of AS Monaco FC (Ligue 1) until June 2017, the club announced on 01/02/2016. The watchmaker, established in 2008, will be visible on the LED advertising boards at the Stade Louis II (18,500 seats) as well as on the club's media…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 61407
• Published on 02/02/16 at 13:40
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Serie A TIM: the Italian brand Liu Jo Uomo becomes the official tailor of Bologna FC 1909

The Italian clothing brand Liu Jo Uomo has become the official tailor of Bologna FC 1909 (Serie A TIM), announced the club, 28.1.2016. This is the first agreement of the brand in football. The brand, founded in Carpi in 1995, will provide suits for the players of the club to wear at official…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 61400
• Published on 02/02/16 at 12:30
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USA: Fox Sports acquires the Copa America Centenario broadcast rights (English language) for $15m

The US pay-TV group Fox Sports has acquired the broadcasting rights, in the United States, to the Copa America Centenario, on 28/01/2016. These rights only cover the English-language broadcast. The 32 matches in the competition, involving in particular the US national team, will be televised live…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 61408
• Published on 02/02/16 at 11:24
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Ligue 1: Olympique Lyonnais waive its partnership with Uber following threats from taxi drivers

Olympique Lyonnais (Ligue 1) will discuss with representatives of taxi drivers the forthcoming establishment of a dedicated taxi station at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais (59,186 seats), following a meeting between the club, the Rhône Chamber of Trades and Crafts, Jean-Paul Durand, president of the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 61403
• Published on 02/02/16 at 10:40
OGC Nice: an Englishman and a Saudi prince acquire 49% stake in the club, will increase to 80%

The English investor Edward Blackmore and a Saudi prince, whose identity has not been revealed, have acquired a 49% stake in the shareholding of OGC Nice (Ligue 1), said Jean-Pierre Rivère, the president of the club, on 29/01/2016. This 49% stake in OGC Nice's capital was previously held by the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal
• Article # 61336
• Published on 02/02/16 at 10:10
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China: David Yang (NBA) becomes CEO of Wanda Sports China and executive chairman of Infront China

The Chinese David Yang, senior vice president and CEO of NBA China, has become the executive chairman of Infront China, the Chinese subsidiary of the marketing and media rights agency Infront Sports & Media, on 28/01/2016. Yang succeeds Ma Guoli, who will officially step down from Infront China in…
Domain(s): Media, Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Legal, …
• Article # 61376
• Published on 02/02/16 at 09:39
FIFA: Platini's appeal against his eight-year suspension will be reviewed on Monday 15/02/2016

On Monday 15/02/2016 the FIFA Appeal Committee will review the appeal made by Michel Platini against the decision of the Ethics Committee, which sentenced him to an eight year suspension from any activity in football on 21/12/2015, confirmed the legal team of the French official to News Tank…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 61340
• Published on 01/02/16 at 18:24
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Euro 2016: Kronenbourg launches its Tourtel Twist brand activation plan with a photo contest

Kronenbourg SAS, the French subsidiary of the Danish beer brand Carlsberg, has launched its activation plan for its Tourtel Twist brand (non-alcoholic beer flavoured with fruit juice) by launching a photo competition with the chance to win match tickets for Euro 2016, on 27/01/2016. Participants…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 61360
• Published on 01/02/16 at 17:40
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ECA: 16th General Assembly in Paris, with FIFA, UEFA and Euro 2016 on the agenda (08 and 09/02/2016)

The ECA is organising its 16th General Assembly at the InterContinental Le Grand Hotel, in Paris (FRA), on 08 and 09/02/2016.FIFA, UEFA and Euro 2016 are among the main items on the agenda: • Marco Villiger, acting deputy secretary general of FIFA, will speak during the "FIFA Matters" portion of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 61341
• Published on 01/02/16 at 17:08
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Bundesliga: Kärcher obtains the naming rights of a stand at the Mercedes-Benz Arena (60,449 seats)

Kärcher, the German manufacturer of high-pressure cleaners, has extended its partnership with VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga), whilst obtaining the naming rights of one of the stands at the Mercedes-Benz Arena (60,449 seats), the club announced on 27/01/2016. The "Karcher Tribüne" runs along the side…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 61333
• Published on 01/02/16 at 15:16