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Death of Johan Cruyff: "A magnificent player who will be terribly missed" (G. Infantino, FIFA)

"Johan Cruyff was a magnificent player, one of the greatest players the world has ever known. A symbol of elegant play. An inspiration. A source of admiration for fans. He has marked football history for ever," said Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, on 24/03/2016. "On 24/03/2016 Johan Cruyff…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 65517
• Published on 25/03/16 at 10:20
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Spain: Mediapro to launch a sports TV channel on DTT

The Spanish broadcaster Mediapro will launch a sports DTT channel in Spain, according to local media reports on 18/03/2016. The channel will provide coverage of sporting news with content produced by Mediapro (information, reports, programmes) and will offer live non-premium broadcasts of…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Rights Acquisitions, Media Audiences, …
• Article # 65460
• Published on 24/03/16 at 17:24
Crowdfunding: Hertha Berlin raise €1m from its supporters in less than 10 minutes

Hertha BSC (Bundesliga), received €1m from fans in a crowdfunding scheme over the course of 9 minutes and 23 seconds, reported the club on 20/03/2016. The operation, launched on Saturday 19/03/2016, in conjunction with the match between Hertha BSC - FC Ingolstadt 04 (2-1, Bundesliga Matchday 27)…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Finance
• Article # 65457
• Published on 24/03/16 at 16:45
Australia: SBS public group acquires the exclusive rights to Euro 2016 for free-TV

The Australian public broadcaster SBS has acquired the exclusive free-TV broadcasting rights, in Australia, for Euro 2016 on 22/03/2016. The agreement stipulates that eight matches in the group stage as well as the final will be broadcast on the SBS and SBS HD channels, with the rest of the…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Rights Acquisitions
• Article # 65453
• Published on 24/03/16 at 16:00
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Bundesliga: the German League to launch tender for the 2017-2021 domestic TV rights

The DFL will launch the tender for the audiovisual rights, in Germany, for the 2017-2021 period for the Bundesliga, the 2.Bundesliga, the promotion-relegation play-offs and the German Super Cup, announced the league on 21/03/2016. "The DFL will start the tender process and inform interested…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Clubs, Essentials Media
• Article # 65426
• Published on 24/03/16 at 15:00
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Olympique Lyonnais: five tour options for visitors to Parc OL (full consumer prices from €9 to €39)

Olympique Lyonnais (Ligue 1) has begun to take bookings for tours of the new Parc OL (59,186 seats), announced the club on 18/03/2015. The stadium, in which the OL Groupe invested €410m, was inaugurated on 09/01/2016. Five options are available for people wishing to visit the new home of Olympique…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 65302
• Published on 24/03/16 at 14:09
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2018 NBA All Star Game will take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, as in 2004 and 2011

The 2018 NBA All Star Weekend (from 16 to 18/02/2018), which will feature the All Star Game, a match between the 12 best players from the Eastern and Western Conferences, will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles (California) announced the North American professional basketball league on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 65428
• Published on 24/03/16 at 13:19
UK: Sky increases its subscription rates by €3.17 / month on average, as of 01/06/2016

The British broadcaster Sky plc has announced an average increase of £2.50 (€3.17) per month for its subscription rates as of 01/06/2016, on 21/03/2016. The price of the Sports package, which provides access to Sky Sports, is increasing from £47 to £47.50 (from €59.30 to €59.90) per month, an…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Finance
• Article # 65422
• Published on 24/03/16 at 12:25
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Spain: Emidio Tucci (El Corte Inglés) becomes the official tailor of the Spanish team until 2019

The Spanish department store El Corte Inglés has become an official supplier to the RFEF until 2019, announced the Spanish Federation on 22/03/2016. As part of the agreement, players in the Spanish national team will wear suits exclusively provided by the brand Emidio Tucci during the Euro 2016…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 65403
• Published on 24/03/16 at 11:44
Premier League: FXPRIMUS (trading), a partner of Manchester City, offers VIP experiences to fans

FXPRIMUS, a British trading firm specialising in forex (foreign exchange market), a partner of Manchester City FC (Premier League), is offering VIP experiences to fans of the club, announced the latter on 21/03/2016. This "money can't buy" activation allows the competition winners to meet the City…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 65402
• Published on 24/03/16 at 11:10