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Franz Beckenbauer named international ambassador of the Bayern Munich brand

Franz Beckenbauer was named international ambassador of the brand Bayern Munich (Bundesliga), the club announced on 28/05/2014. The current honorary chairman of the Supervisory Board will be responsible for developing the image of the club's brand, especially in terms of merchandising, in the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 20003
• Published on 30/05/14 at 17:50

Premier League: Mauricio Pochettino named coach of Tottenham Hotspur for five years

Mauricio Pochettino (Argentina) has been named manager of Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League) for five years, the London club announced on 27/05/2014. He is replacing Tim Sherwood, who was the manager since 23/12/2013. Pochettino had managed Southampton FC (Premier League) since 2013.Tottenham…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 19962
• Published on 30/05/14 at 17:12

The 2014-15 Premier League managers

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Article # 79591
• Published on 30/05/14 at 15:29

Italy: Federation revokes co-ownership of players by clubs as of 01/07/2014

Clubs may no longer co-own players, the Federal Council of FIGC (Italian Football Federation) decided on 27/05/2014. The rule will be applied beginning with the next transfer period (from 01/07 to 01/09/2014); Italian clubs will no longer have the right to sell or buy only half of the rights to a…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 19965
• Published on 30/05/14 at 14:15

Serie A average attendances: 23,504 across league in 2013-14, Inter Milan stays on top with 46,004

Serie A had an average attendance of 23,504 at its matches in 2013-14, which was an increase of 2.5% compared to 2012-13 (22,935). Inter Milan remained at the top of the pack with 46,004 spectators on average in 2013-14. The Milanese club, which finished fifth in the championship, experienced a…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 19867
• Published on 28/05/14 at 18:54

Serie A: Sale of Cagliari to U.S. investors set, just needs signing

An agreement was reached for the sale of Cagliari Calcio (Serie A) between the club's owner Massimo Cellino and a group of U.S. investors at a meeting in Miami (United States) on 27/05/2014. "We have reached an agreement and we have drafted a letter of intent providing for [the investors'] entry…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 19900
• Published on 28/05/14 at 18:33

Bundesliga: Hamburger SV becomes stock company, on Bayern Munich's model

Members of Hamburger SV (Bundesliga) voted overwhelmingly (86.9% of the 9,702 votes) in favour of the HSVPlus reform at their general assembly on 25/05/2014. A majority of 75% was required for this reform to be adopted. HSVPlus plans to detach the professional football section of Hamburger SV from…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Authorities, …
• Article # 19781
• Published on 28/05/14 at 18:02

Bayern Munich named 2014's most powerful brand by Brand Finance

Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) retained the top rank for brand value at €659m in 2014, according to a ranking by the American company Brand Finance, which specialises in the value of brands. The ranking was published in its annual "Football 50" on 26/05/2014. The club's value was down 1.3% compared to…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 19864
• Published on 28/05/14 at 15:30

Serie A: U.S. investment fund makes bid for Cagliari club

A bid for Cagliari Calcio (Serie A) has been made to Massimo Cellino, the club's owner, by a U.S. investment fund, according to its representative in Italy, Luca Silvestrone, on 19/05/2014. The offer is estimated at €85m by the Italian press. Luca Silvestrone was in Sardinia until 24/05/2014 to…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 19713
• Published on 27/05/14 at 11:21

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Champions League: Trophy winner Real Madrid also top revenues with €57.8m

Real Madrid (Liga BBVA) will receive €57.8m thanks to their victory in the 2013-14 Champions League final, beating Atlético Madrid (Liga BBVA) 4-1 after extra time on 24/05/2014 at Luz Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal. Following the final -- the first-ever in the history of European Cups to be played…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Authorities, …
• Article # 19753
• Published on 27/05/14 at 11:11