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France: "FFF will be volunteer itself as a candidate for the new video testing" (E. Borghini, FFF)

"The International Football Association Board working group has announced its support for new tests to take place in the field of video assistance for referees. If this is confirmed at the plenary meeting of the IFAB in March, the FFF will be volunteer itself as a candidate for the new video…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 59755
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NFL: three franchises (Chargers, Raiders, Rams) are candidates for a move to Los Angeles

The St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders officially filed applications with the NFL for relocation to Los Angeles (California), on 04/01/2016. Since 1995, Los Angeles is the only major US market without an NFL franchise. The Rams, originally based in Cleveland (Ohio), settled in…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Authorities, …
• Article # 59737
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Liga BBVA: Bank Mega becomes a regional partner of FC Barcelona in Indonesia

The Indonesian group Bank Mega has become a regional partner of FC Barcelona (Liga BBVA) in Indonesia, the club announced on 06/01/2016. The Indonesian company becomes the fourth bank to enter into a regional partnership with Barça. Bank Mega will launch a "Mega Barça" credit card. Holders of this…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 59722
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World Cup: Uruguay and Argentina to launch a joint bid to host the 2030 edition of the tournament

Uruguay and Argentina will present a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup, announced Mauricio Macri, President of Argentina and Tabaré Vázquez, President of Uruguay, at a joint press conference in Colonia (Uruguay) on 07/01/2016. "In 2030, we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the World Cup…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 59736
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Serie A: auto manufacturer Dacia obtains the naming rights of the newly renovated Udinese stadium

Dacia, the Romanian car brand owned by the French group Renault since 2000, has obtained the naming rights of the newly renovated stadium of Udinese Calcio (Serie A TIM), the Stadio Friuli (25,000 seats), announced the club on 08/01/2015. Dacia is also a shirt sponsor of Udinese until 2019-20…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 59716
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Portugal: Sporting Clube sell its TV rights and sponsorship to telecom group NOS for €446m

Sporting Clube de Portugal (Liga NOS) have sold its media rights (2018-2028), the exploitation of static and virtual advertising space at the Estádio José Alvalade (50,095 seats, also for 2018-2028), the broadcasting and distribution rights to its Sporting TV channel (2017-2029) and its main shirt…
Domain(s): Media, Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 59713
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FIFA: Ethics Committee informs Blatter and Platini of the reasons for its decisions made in December

"The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee chaired by Mr Hans-Joachim Eckert has notified Mr Joseph S. Blatter and Mr Michel Platini of the grounds for the decisions passed in December 2015," said FIFA on 09/01/2016. Joseph Blatter and Michel Platini were suspended for eight…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 59703
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Serie A: IMA (automatic machines manufacturer) becomes a premium partner of Bologna FC 1909

IMA, the Bologna-based company specialising in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for the processing and packaging of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food, has become a premium partner of Bologna FC 1909 (Serie A TIM) for several seasons, announced the club on 07/01/2016. As part of…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 59684
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FIFA: "Fully respect and understand" the withdrawal of Michel Platini (Gianni Infantino, UEFA)

"I fully respect and understand Michel Platini's decision. I wish him all the best in his efforts to clear his name as soon as possible and I reiterate my support for his right to a due process," stated Gianni Infantino, UEFA general secretary and candidate for the presidency of FIFA, on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 59671
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FIFA: "Blatter wanted my skin, and did not want me to go to FIFA" (Michel Platini)

"Everything started with (Joseph) Blatter, who wanted my skin, and did not want me to go to FIFA. He often said that I would be his last scalp, but he fell at the same time as me. Anyway, they sought absolutely anything against me," said Michel Platini, UEFA president, in an interview with the…
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• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 59636
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