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2016: G. Infantino and A. Ceferin, two forty year olds at the head of world and European football

• On 26/02/2016, Gianni Infantino (ITA-SUI), 45 years old at the time, became the eighth president of FIFA, during the extraordinary congress of the international federation, held in Zurich (SUI). He received 115 votes of 207 cast (55.5%) in the second round, 88 votes more than his opponent…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 83462
• Published on 19/12/16 at 18:15
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Bundesliga: Rothaus (brewery) continues its premium partnership with SC Freiburg until 2018-19

The German brewery Rothaus has extended, for two seasons (2017-2019), as a premium sponsor of SC Freiburg (Bundesliga), announced on 14/12/2016. This partnership, in the second level in the sponsorhsip hierarchy of the club, was originally scheduled to expire at the end of the 2016-17 fiscal year…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 83340
• Published on 19/12/16 at 17:34
©  FIFA
Video Assistant Referees: "Minimum interference for maximum benefit" (Gianni Infantino)

"We believe VAR can deliver minimum interference for maximum benefit, which is essential for the flow of the game. We are extremely positive," said Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, in Yokohama (Japan), on the eve of the final of the 2016 Club World Cup (Real Madrid CF - Kashima Antlers, 4-2…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Legal, …
• Article # 83449
• Published on 19/12/16 at 16:35
©  Uwe Gruen
Bundesliga: Sovanta (IT systems) continues partnership with Hoffenheim until 2020

Sovanta, a German software and IT consulting company, has extended, for another two seasons (2018-2020) as a commercial partner of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (Bundesliga), on 13/12/2016. Sovanta has been a partner of the German club since 2015-16, with an initial three-year contract estimated at €150,000…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 83432
• Published on 19/12/16 at 13:40
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LaLiga Santander: Deezer (audio streaming) becomes official music partner of FC Barcelona

Deezer, the French platform for audio streaming and internet radio, became a global partner of FC Barcelona (LaLiga Santander), on 15/12/2016. The agreement, at the third level in the sponsorship pyramid of the Spanish club, makes Deezer is the official music partner of Barça. Deezer users will…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 83324
• Published on 19/12/16 at 11:40
©  DFB
FIFA: Wolfgang Niersbach appeal rejected, former president of German federation remains suspended

"The FIFA Appeal Committee, chaired by Larry Mussenden (Bermuda), has rejected the appeal lodged by Wolfgang Niersbach and confirmed the decision taken by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee," announced the international federation on 16/12/2016. "Mr Niersbach's ban for a…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 83341
• Published on 19/12/16 at 10:50
©  UEFA
Euro 2016: 2 billion unique viewers and nearly 5 billion cumulative viewers

Euro 2016, from 10/06 to 10/07/2016 drew 2 billion live unique viewers for the games, according to UEFA data released on 15/12/2016. This is about 100 million more viewers than for Euro 2012. The 2016 edition, for the first time, had 24 teams instead of 16 in the final tournament, with 20 more…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media Audiences, Marketing - Communication, Authorities, …
• Article # 83369
• Published on 19/12/16 at 10:00
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21st Century Fox: acquisition of the entirety of Sky for £11.8bn (about €14bn)

21st Century Fox has acquired the entirety of British audiovisual group Sky for £11.8bn (about €14bn), announced the US media conglomerate on 15/12/2015. The agreement, for £10.75 (€12.70) per share of Sky, must still be approved by UK regulatory authorities.The independent directors of Sky…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Legal
• Article # 83323
• Published on 19/12/16 at 09:30
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Eurosport: Bernard Ross named Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of the Olympic Games

British-born Bernard Ross was appointed chief operating officer and general manager of the Olympic Games at Eurosport, Discovery Communications announced on 14/12/2016. The US telecommunications group, the parent company of Eurosport, announced the position which Bernard Ross will occupy in…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Legal
• Article # 83310
• Published on 19/12/16 at 09:21
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Bundesliga: Mainova (energy) continues its partnership with Eintracht Frankfurt until 2018-19

Mainova, a German energy provider, will continue as a premium partner of Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga) for two seasons (2017-2019), announced the two parties on 09/12/2016. Mainova, associated with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2002, had already extended its collaboration for the 2016-17 season on…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 83162
• Published on 16/12/16 at 18:00