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Serie A: Stefano Remondini to become managing director of Sampdoria

"The board of directors of the club have met today and have accepted the resignation of Rinaldo Sagramola. Vice-president, Stefano Remondini, was appointed to the position of managing director of the club," announced the Genoese club, UC Sampdoria (Serie A), on 31/03/2014. Stephano Remondini has…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 17000
• Published on 02/04/14 at 12:00
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2.Bundesliga: "The stadium does not meet the expectations of the club" (S. Kuntz, Kaiserslautern)

"The stadium does not meet the expectations of the club and it's not just a matter of size," said Stefan Kuntz, general director of 1.FC Kaiserslautern (2.Bundesliga) about Fritz-Walter Stadion (49,700 seats) on 30/03/2014. The venue, renovated in 2003 for €50m, was one of 12 stadiums that hosted…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums
• Article # 16925
• Published on 01/04/14 at 15:00
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FC Barcelona launch their official page on the Chinese social network, Sina Weibo

FC Barcelona (Liga BBVA) launched their official page on the Chinese social network, Sina Weibo, on 27/03/2014. The page has nearly 267,000 subscribers four days after its launch on 31/03/2014. The Spanish club will provide exclusive news and photos on the official page and hopes to take advantage…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16922
• Published on 01/04/14 at 12:59
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Italy: AS Bari club (Serie B) to be auctioned on 18/04/2014, starting price set at €4.3m

The auction of AS Bari (Serie B, Italian second division) will be held on 18/04/2014, announced Marcello Danisi on 31/03/2014. He is one of two administrators appointed by the Court of Bari after the bankruptcy of the club on 10/03/2014. After an appraisal of the club's assets, the starting price…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 16936
• Published on 01/04/14 at 12:40
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AS Roma: "Building a new stadium at Tor di Valle is irresponsible" (F. Zaratti, Italian MP)

"The very idea of building a new stadium at Tor di Valle is irresponsible. The site is characterised by a high risk of landslides," said Filiberto Zaratti, member of the Italian Green Party, SEL (Sinistra e Libertà Ecologica), regarding the construction project of a stadium for AS Roma (Serie A…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 16886
• Published on 31/03/14 at 16:41
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Nations League: "European clubs do not oppose such a project" (ECA)

"The European clubs do not oppose such a project, as the number of international matches in the calendar remains unchanged. Once more details concerning the competition format are available, ECA will analyse the possible impact on club football," said the European Club Association on 27/03/2014…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 16891
• Published on 31/03/14 at 16:15
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AS Roma: a private 52,500-seat stadium inspired by the Colosseum for € 300m, to be delivered in 2016

AS Roma (Serie A) presented their private 52,500-seat stadium project, on 26/03/2014. The club hopes to be able to play in the venue, which will cost € 300m, at the beginning of the 2016-17 season. It will be located in the Tor di Valle district, south-west of the Italian capital. The club…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16752
• Published on 27/03/14 at 15:48
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Bundesliga: Bayern Munich already champion of Germany with seven games remaining

FC Bayern Munich were crowned champion of Germany, following their victory (1-3) on the grounds of Hertha Berlin (Bundesliga, 27th matchday) on 25/03/2014. The club (77 points) is 25 points ahead in the ranking, over Borussia Dortmund (2nd, 52 points) with seven games remaining, meaning that they…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities
• Article # 16691
• Published on 26/03/14 at 19:00
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England: The Football League rejects takeover of Leeds United by Massimo Cellino

The Football League rejected the attempted takeover of Leeds United (Championship, British 2nd Division) by Italian businessman Massimo Cellino, convicted by the Italian courts for tax evasion, announced the organisation on 24/03/2014. "Having fully considered the matter, the board agreed…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 16686
• Published on 26/03/14 at 15:40
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MLS: David Beckham presents a 35,000-seat stadium proposal for new Miami franchise

David Beckham presented a new 35,000-seat stadium proposal in Miami for the football franchise he owns, which will make their debut in MLS (Major League Soccer, North American Championship) in 2017, on 24/03/2014. The former English player, who finished his career in May 2013 at Paris SG…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 16609
• Published on 25/03/14 at 15:10