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©  Aston Villa
Premier League: Aston Villa launch augmented reality app connected to the club's printed media

Aston Villa FC (Barclays Premier League) launched the AR Viewer, an augmented reality application which connects to the 2014-15 printed media of the Villans, the club announced on 27/10/2014. The application is available on iOS and Android platforms for smartphones and tablet users. The app…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 27295
• Published on 27/10/14 at 19:20
©  Werder Brême
Bundesliga: Ukrainian Viktor Skripnik succeeds Robin Dutt as manager of Werder Bremen

The Ukrainian Viktor Skripnik has been named the manager of SV Werder Bremen (Bundesliga) until 30/06/2017, the club announced on 25/10/2014. Viktor Skripnik, 44 years old, has been the manager of the Werder Bremen U-23 squad since 01/07/2013. He succeeds Robin Dutt, who was sacked due to poor…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 27270
• Published on 27/10/14 at 16:57
©  Chelsea FC
Premier League: Christian Purslow to run the global business of Chelsea FC

The Englishman Christian Purslow will run the "global commercial activities" of Chelsea FC (Barclays Premier League), the club announced on 27/10/2014. Christian Purslow, 50 years old, was the managing director of Liverpool FC (Barclays Premier League) from June 2009 to October 2010. "The club has…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27267
• Published on 27/10/14 at 15:17
©  LA Galaxy
MLS: AEG to invest €12m into the stadium of the Los Angeles Galaxy to optimise the fan experience

AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group), the American promoter of sporting and entertainment events, and the owner of the Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS, USA-CAN), are investing more than $15m (€12m) into the StubHub Center (capacity 27,000) to optimise the fan experience, stated the LA Galaxy on 24/10/2014…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27240
• Published on 27/10/14 at 10:49
Bundesliga: FC Köln had turnover of €68.6 million (+20.6%), net profit of €1.2 million in 2013-14

1. FC Köln (promoted to the Bundesliga in 2014-15) achieved a turnover of €68.6m in 2013-14, an increase of 20.6% over 2012-13 (€56.9m) announced the club on 20/10/2014. FC Köln recorded a net profit of €1.2m in 30/06/2014, whereas the club announced a net loss of €2.9m a year earlier. "For a…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 27168
• Published on 24/10/14 at 12:59
©  Inter Milan
Serie A: Massimo Moratti resigns as honorary president of Inter Milan

Massimo Moratti has resigned from his post as honorary president of FC Internazionale (Serie A TIM), and has left the board of the club on 23/10/2014.Massimo Moratti was the majority shareholder of Inter Milan from 18/02/1995 until 15/11/2013, when he sold 70% of the club to ISC (International…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 27143
• Published on 24/10/14 at 09:59
©  D.R.
FC Barcelona: record turnover of €529.9 million in 2013-14, an increase of 8% year on year

FC Barcelona (Liga BBVA) achieved a record turnover of €529.9m in 2013-14, an increase of €39.4m, up 8%, compared to 2012-13 (€490.5), announced Javier Faus, vice-president for economic affairs of the Catalan club, at the general meeting of Barça on 18/10/2014. The 2013-14 operating profit reached…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 27100
• Published on 23/10/14 at 18:30
The 2014 summer transfer market in the five major European championships

The 2014 summer transfer market was marked by new records of expenditures (€1,042.2m) and revenues (€549.4m) recorded by the Barclays Premier League. Conversely, Ligue 1 recorded its lowest total transfer spending (€134.1m) in the last 10 summer markets. In total, the five major European leagues…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Transfer Market
• Article # 26964
• Published on 23/10/14 at 17:24
©  Chelsea FC
Premier League: Ron Gourlay stepping down as chief executive of Chelsea FC

The Englishman Ron Gourlay is stepping down as the chief executive of Chelsea FC (Barclays Premier League) to "pursue new business opportunities," announced the club on 22/10/2014.Associated with Chelsea since 2004, Ron Gourlay has held the post of chief executive since 17/09/2009. "Pending…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 27099
• Published on 23/10/14 at 14:06
©  Sunderland
Premier League: Sunderland players will refund away tickets after their 8-0 defeat at Southampton

The players of Sunderland AFC (Barclays Premier League) will refund the tickets of their Southampton-Sunderland fixture (8-0, Matchday 8 of the Premier League, on 18/10/2014) of the 2,600 Sunderland supporters who made the trip, the club announced on 22/10/2014. If some fans do not want to be…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance
• Article # 27124
• Published on 23/10/14 at 12:32