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The Facebook communities of European clubs

With more than 1.2 billion users worldwide, Facebook is the largest Internet social network. The platform, which was launched in 2006 by American Mark Zuckerberg, has quickly become a central tool enhancing visibility for brands, personalities, and clubs.News Tank tracks and compiles the number of…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Article # 79687
• Published on 23/01/14 at 17:57
©  D.R.
Liga: FC Barcelona would have paid € 95.1 million and not € 57 million for Neymar transfer

The transfer of Brazilian striker Neymar, from Santos (Brazilian Serie A) to FC Barcelona (Liga, ESP), during the offseason in 2013, would have actually cost € 95 million to Barça and not € 57 million as reported by the Catalan club, indicated the Madrid newspaper El Mundo, on the 20/01/2014.FC…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 13912
• Published on 23/01/14 at 17:48
©  FC Bayern
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich want to increase the capacity of the Allianz Arena to 75,000 seats

Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) want to increase the capacity of the Allianz Arena to 75,000 seats, announced the German newspaper Münchner Merkur on 21/01/2014. The stadium currently holds 67,812 seats that comply with UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) standards. Including standing room…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 13874
• Published on 22/01/14 at 18:14
©  FC Barcelone
Liga BBVA: FC Barcelona's board of directors to choose to renovate the Camp Nou in 2017

FC Barcelona's (Liga BBVA) board of directors has chosen to renovate the Camp Nou (99,350 seats) rather than building a new stadium, on the 20/01/2014. A referendum will be held on the 05 and 06/04/2014 to allow the socios of the club to give their opinion on the subject.The whole project…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 13828
• Published on 21/01/14 at 18:12
Sacramento Kings (NBA), first professional team to accept virtual currency Bitcoin

NBA (National Basketball Association) club Sacramento Kings have become the first professional sports team to accept virtual currency "Bitcoin" to purchase tickets and team merchandise on their website, the club announced on the 16/01/2014. This decentralised payment system facilitates…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Agencies, Ticketing, Digital, …
• Article # 13808
• Published on 21/01/14 at 10:44
©  D.R.
FC Barcelona: creation of a mausoleum of 30,000 urns at Camp Nou for fans of the club

FC Barcelona (Liga) have presented their mausoleum project, dedicated to fans of the Catalan club, in partnership with specialised company GIEM Sports, on the 17/01/2014. The space, called "Memorial Space FC Barcelona" will be installed under the Camp Nou, the stadium of the club, and will receive…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 13793
• Published on 20/01/14 at 19:24
©  Real Betis
Liga: Gabriel Calderón, third manager of Real Betis since the beginning of the 2013-14 season

Gabriel Calderón has been appointed manager of Real Betis (La Liga, ESP), announced the Seville-based club on 19/01/2014. He takes over for the Spaniard Juan Carlos Garrido, in place since 12/02/2013 and sacked on 19/01/2014. This replacement follows the home defeat of the club against Real Madrid…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 13791
• Published on 20/01/14 at 19:09
Real Madrid invite their supporters to show their commitment to the club on Google+

Real Madrid (Liga) have launched, in partnership with their sponsor Emirates the "Fans For Real" operation, inviting supporters to show their passion via the Google+ platform, on the 14/01/2014.The fans have to become ambassadors of the club in creating and sharing photos, videos and events around…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication, Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 13738
• Published on 17/01/14 at 18:42
Bundesliga: VfB Stuttgart loss "will reach € 5m or € 6m" in 2013 (Bernd Wahler, Chairman)

"The definitive figures will be finalised in the coming days. For the moment, I'm not able to say whether our loss will reach five or six million," said Bernd Wahler, president of VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga) on the 14/01/2014, regarding the financial results for the club during the 2013 fiscal year…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities
• Article # 13712
• Published on 17/01/14 at 14:20
©  MILAN AC
Serie A: Dutchman Clarence Seedorf new manager of Milan AC

Former Dutch international Clarence Seedorf (86 caps, 11 goals) has been appointed manager of Milan AC (Serie A) on the 16/01/2014. He takes over Massimiliano Allegri, sacked by the Milan club, on the 13/01/2014. Milan AC player between 2002 and 2012, Clarence Seedorf ended his sporting career…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 13698
• Published on 17/01/14 at 12:32