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Security: Anzhi Makhachkala asked by UEFA to propose an alternative venue for 2013/14 Europa League

FC Anzhi Makhachkala (Russia) have been requested to propose an alternative venue for their home matches in the 2013/14 Europa League by the 30/06/2013, following a meeting of UEFA's (European Union of Football Associations) Emergency Panel on the 18/06/2013.The decision is due to the security…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Authorities
• Article # 6897
• Published on 20/06/13 at 09:58

Newcastle United: Derek Llambias resigns as managing director

Derek Llambias, managing director of Newcastle United (16^th in the Premier League in 2012/13) since 17/06/2008 has stepped down "with immediate effect", the club announced on the 19/06/2013. Newcastle have also recently announced the appointment of Joe Kinnear as director of football on the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 7128
• Published on 19/06/13 at 17:05

Premier League: fans protest about rising ticket prices

English football fans are set to march to the Premier League's London headquarters to protest about ticket prices, on the 19/06/2013. The protest has been organised by the Liverpool supporters club, Spirit of Shankly (SoS), and is expected to attract hundreds of fans from different clubs. The…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing
• Article # 6868
• Published on 19/06/13 at 16:49

LA Galaxy 2013 third kit designed by a supporter

Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS, Major League Soccer) have unveiled their third kit for the 2013 season, following a design competition won by a supporter, on the 15/06/2013.A jury composed of LA Galaxy players selected five finalists from the 8,000 submissions. The final 5 designs were then voted on by…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Digital
• Article # 6872
• Published on 19/06/13 at 12:54

Andy Hughes appointed CFO of Liverpool FC

Andy Hughes has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Liverpool FC on the 17/06/2013. He will join the English club on 08/07/2013. He replaces Philip Nash, CFO since February 2008, who resigned in February 2013 for "family reasons". Hughes will be responsible for "all financial transactions of…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance
• Article # 6789
• Published on 18/06/13 at 12:35

Cardiff City Stadium: an additional 5,000 seats for 2014/15

The Cardiff City Stadium, home of Cardiff City FC (Championship winners in 2012/13 and promoted to the Premier League) with a current capacity of 26,800, is set to expand its capacity by 5,000 seats by the start of the 2014/15 season, the club announced on 17/06/2013. The 2013/14 season is the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 6787
• Published on 18/06/13 at 12:16

Arsenal: Sir Chips Keswick appointed chairman as replacement for Peter Hill-Wood

On the 14/06/2013 Arsenal FC (ENG, Premier League) announced that Sir Chips Keswick has been appointed chairman.It follows the decision by Peter Hill-Wood to stand down from the board for health reasons. Mr Hill-Wood, 77, who has been Arsenal chairman since 1982, is recovering after a heart attack…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 6680
• Published on 14/06/13 at 21:15

Lionel Messi, the world's most expensive player worth between €217.4m and €252.6m (CIES)

With a value between €217.4m and €252.6m, Lionel Messi is the most valuable player in the world according to a study by the CIES's (International Centre for Sports Studies) Football Observatory published on the 13/06/2013.To determine the economic value of each player, the football observatory…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Transfer Market, Finance
• Article # 6688
• Published on 14/06/13 at 11:51

Man United's 9% share drop: "Alex Ferguson reassured the market" (Bastien Drut)

Manchester United's (ENG, Premier League) share price dropped 9% at the New York Stock Exchange on the 12/06/2013. This occurred after a 4% decline following the announcement of manager Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement on the 08/05/2013. "The decline in the share price since the departure of Alex…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance
• Article # 6687
• Published on 14/06/13 at 10:01

Liverpool City Council buys Everton's training ground for €15m

Liverpool City Council has bought Finch Farm, Everton FC's training ground, for nearly £13m (approx €15m), on the 10/06/2013. Since 2007, the club has leased the pitch from Hudson Capital Properties. An agreement between the council and the club allows Everton FC to rent the training ground at…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Authorities
• Article # 6609
• Published on 13/06/13 at 16:40