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Jürgen Klopp (GER, Liverpool FC) becomes an ambassador of the German beer brand Warsteiner

Jürgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool FC (Barclays Premier League), has become an ambassador of the German beer brand Warsteiner for four years (2016-2019), announced the company on 15/01/2016. The former coach of Borussia Dortmund will appear in media campaigns for Warsteiner's range…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 60250
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adidas: Kasper Rorsted (Henkel) replaces Herbert Hainer as CEO of the German brand

The Dane Kasper Rorsted, CEO of Henkel the manufacturer of consumer goods, replaced Herbert Hainer as CEO of adidas on 10/01/2016, the group announced on 18/01/2016. Rorsted (53 years old) had been the CEO of Henkel since 2008.He will join the board of the adidas Group on 01/08/2016 "in order to…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 60266
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NFL: Rams to move to Los Angeles in 2016-17 and will open their 80,000-seater stadium in 2019

30 of the 32 NFL franchise owners voted in favour of moving the St. Louis Rams franchise to Los Angeles (California) for the start of the 2016-17 season, during a vote held in Houston (Texas) on 12/01/2016. A three-quarters majority vote of the owners (24 out of 32) is required to allow the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Authorities, …
• Article # 60228
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France: high court recommended to reject the appeal of the LFP and uphold 3 promotions/relegations

A hearing regarding the system of promotions and relegations between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 for 2015-16 was convened at the French Council of State (high court) on 13/01/2016. According to the French public prosecutor, Xavier Domino, the FFF was within its rights -- as a delegate to serve the public…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal
• Article # 60201
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Euro 2016: the second phase of ticket sales (800,000 tickets) closed at noon CET on 18/01/2016

The second phase of ticket sales for Euro 2016, which was launched on 14/12/2015, concluded at midday (CET) on 18/01/2015. The 800,000 tickets in the sale (32% of the total 2.5 million tickets for Euro 2016) were available to supporters of the 24 qualified countries.Each of the 24 teams has a…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Legal
• Article # 60215
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CAF/AFC sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation between Africa and Asia

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. This protocol, which lasts four years and is…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal
• Article # 60197
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NBA: commissioner wants to organise a regular season game at the AccorHotels Arena (Paris)

"France has also been a fantastic basketball market -- and Paris in particular. I am sure it will be something we look at closely," said Adam Silver, the NBA commissioner, about the possibility of organising a regular season game of the North American basketball league on French soil in the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 60193
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Premier League: Bank Muamalat becomes a regional partner of Arsenal in Indonesia until 2017-18

Bank Muamalat has become a regional partner of Arsenal FC (Barclays Premier League) in Indonesia until the end of the 2017-18 season, the club announced on 14/01/2016.The bank will offer co-branded bank cards featuring the colours of the London club for its customers in Indonesia. Bank Muamalat…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 60190
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Euro 2016: Hyundai Motor France launches special series of cars to activate its partnership

Hyundai Motor France is launching a special series of five model i10, i20, ix20, i30 and i40 cars for Euro 2016 of which the Korean brand is a global partner, announced the company, on 14/01/2016. The Euro 2016 cars have alloy wheels, bluetooth, air conditioning, rear privacy glass, cruise control…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 60157
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Aston Villa FC: American owner Randy Lerner steps down as club president, replaced by Steve Hollis

Randolph "Randy" Lerner, the American owner of Aston Villa FC (Barclays Premier League), has stepped down as president of the club on 14/01/2016. Briton Steve Hollis, chairman of Birmingham Metropolitan College since September 2013, succeeds him as the head of the club."Regarding my future role…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal
• Article # 60152
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