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©  Ville de Paris

Euro 2016: 1,200 military and 1,300 police reinforcements for the fan-zones in Paris and St-Denis

1,200 military personnel and an extra 1,300 police will be used as reinforcements in the Ile-de-France (the most populated region of France, which includes Paris) during Euro 2016, especially around the fan-zones at the Eiffel Tower in Paris and at the Légion d'Honneur park in Saint-Denis…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 70683
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©  Orange Vélodrome

Ligue 1: Orange Velodrome, new 10-year (2016-2026) naming rights deal for the Marseille stadium

Orange, the French telecommunications group, has acquired the naming rights for the Velodrome in Marseille (67,000 capacity) for 10 years, on 03/06/2016. The ground, which is home to Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1), will be called the Orange Velodrome over the 2016-2026 period. The partnership…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 70677
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©  D.R.

Swansea City AFC: Americans Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan become majority shareholders

Two American businessmen, Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan, have become majority shareholders of Swansea City AFC (Premier League), announced the club on 05/06/2016. "Jason and Steve will lead an investment consortium which has acquired a controlling majority of the shares with several existing…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 70666
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©  Conseil de l'Europe

Council of Europe: security and safety in stadiums subject of a new agreement

"To provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment at football matches and other sports events" is the new objective of the new international convention adopted by the Ministers' Deputies of the Council of Europe, on 04/06/2016. "Adopt an integrated, multi-agency and balanced approach towards…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Legal
• Article # 70651
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©  D.R.

Premier League: Canal+ Afrique extends its TV rights to the English first division for 2016-2019

The pay-TV group Canal+ Afrique, a branch of Canal+ Overseas which broadcasts in 25 sub-Saharan countries, extended its Premier League broadcasting rights for three seasons (2016-2019), on 03/06/2016. The amount of the agreement has not been announced. Canal+ Afrique acquired the rights to…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Authorities
• Article # 70658
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©  France Inter

Euro 2016: "It exists, the threat (of terrorism) and will go on for a long time" (François Hollande)

"It exists, the threat (of terrorism), even though we should never allow it to affect us (in everyday life). This threat will, alas, go on for a long time. It is therefore necessary that we take all necessary measures to ensure that this Euro 2016 is successful," stated François Hollande, the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 70661
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©  Ladbrokes

FA: Ladbrokes to be betting partner of all English national teams and of the FA Cup from 2016-17

Ladbrokes, the British sports betting operator, will become a new partner of the FA on 01/08/2016, announced the English Football Association on 03/06/2016. The "long term" partnership covers the English national teams (men's, women's, youth teams) and the Emirates FA Cup. Ladbrokes succeeds the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Digital, Authorities, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 70644
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©  Inter

Inter: Chinese company Suning acquires 68.55% of club, Moratti leaves, Thohir stays as president

Suning, a Chinese multi-national company specialising in the distribution of electronic products and home appliances, became the majority shareholder of FC Internazionale Milano (Serie A TIM) with the acquisition of 68.55% of the club, announced Inter on 06/06/2016."International Sports Capital (a…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Essentials Clubs
• Article # 70634
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