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Schalke 04: the Veltins Arena increases its capacity by 300 seats (180 in VIP areas)

Schalke 04 are profiting from the summer break by increasing the capacity of their stadium, the Veltins Arena. 300 new seats have been added to the stadium, 60% of which (180 seats) are in VIP areas.At the beginning of the 2013/14 Bundesliga season, on the 09/08/2013, the Veltins Arena will have a…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 8106
• Published on 19/07/13 at 18:31
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Fenerbahçe appeal to the CAS to against ban from the Champions League

Turkish club Fenerbahçe SK have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against their two-season ban from European cup competitions, following a rejected appeal by UEFA's (Union of European Football Associations) Appeals Body on the 15/07/2013. The CAS will make a final decision…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 8069
• Published on 19/07/13 at 12:45
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Maracana: Fluminense sign lease for 35 years as a resident club

Fluminense (Brazilian champions in 2012) have signed a 35-year lease with the Maracana SA Consortium to become the resident club of the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro (capacity: 78,800 seats), on the 16/07/2013. The Maracana SA private consortium (formed by Odebrecht Participações…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 8063
• Published on 19/07/13 at 11:04
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Premier League : Manchester City launch 10 new international websites

Manchester City FC (2nd in the Premier League in 2012/13) have expanded their global presence by launching 10 new websites, the club announced on the 17/07/2013. Manchester City content is now available to fans from more than 160 countries, or "80% of the world's connected population," explained…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 8008
• Published on 18/07/13 at 18:41
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Indonesia: Arsenal FC to help children with the 'Save the Children' NGO

English club Arsenal FC have set up a project to help children in Indonesia with the help of the NGO (non governmental organisation) 'Save the Children', the club announced on the 13/07/2013. Through The Arsenal Foundation, the club has committed to donate £300k (€350k) over three years (until…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 8035
• Published on 18/07/13 at 15:39
Real Madrid: most valuable sports team in the world (Forbes)

Real Madrid (2nd in La Liga in 2012/13) are the world's most valuable sports team, according to Forbes magazine on the 15/07/2013. The Spanish side are ahead of Manchester United (Premier League champions in 2012/13) in second place and FC Barcelona (La Liga champions in 2012/13) in third.In the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 8015
• Published on 18/07/13 at 12:12
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PSG to launch iPhone photo application

Paris Saint-Germain have launched 'Fotofan', an official photo application for PSG fans, on the 16/07/2013. The application allows users to upload their own photos, onto which they can affix PSG graphics (shirt, logo, slogans).Much like Instagram (voted 2011 App of the Year by Apple and acquired…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 7970
• Published on 17/07/13 at 14:15
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PSG: Leonardo leaves his post as sporting director on the 17/07/2013

"Today was Leonardo's last day," Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi told reporters at the press conference to unveil the club's new signing, the Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani, on the 16/07/2013. "The punishment was too hard for him. I'm disappointed but I respect his decision,…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 7946
• Published on 17/07/13 at 11:35
Premier League: Cardiff City FC agree sponsorship deal with Welsh tourist board for 2013/14

Cardiff City FC (Championship winners in 2012/13 and promoted to the Premier League for 2013/14) have agreed a one-year sponsorship deal with the Welsh Government's tourist board, worth £110k (€127k).The deal, which will see 'Visit Wales' branding inside and outside the Cardiff City Stadium…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication, Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 7900
• Published on 16/07/13 at 12:50
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FC Barcelona Museum opens a space dedicated to Lionel Messi

FC Barcelona's Museum has opened a 70-m2 gallery dedicated exclusively to Lionel Messi, on the 12/07/2013. Located in the Camp Nou stadium, the 'Espai Leo Messi' is situated on the first floor. Visitors can see the Messi's four Ballons D’Or (2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012) and two of his Golden Boots*…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 7870
• Published on 15/07/13 at 15:59