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Premier League: Everton become first club to ban a supporter for racist and homophobic tweets

On 22/06/2014, Everton FC became the first Premier League club to ban a fan for racist and homophobic comments posted on Twitter. The fan, who had used an email address linked to his Twitter account to contact the club, is banned from attending Everton matches until further notice. These tweets…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 21302
• Published on 23/06/14 at 18:30
©  BVB
Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund to open Singapore office to develop brand in Asia

Borussia Dortmund (2nd in Bundesliga in 2013-14) will open an office in Singapore in order to better communicate with their Asian fans, foster relationships with local press and media, and develop business partnerships, the club announced on 20/06/2014. The office is to be open for the club's…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 21242
• Published on 23/06/14 at 13:12
©  Doncaster Rovers
England: Doncaster (third division) bought by the singer of the British band One Direction

Doncaster Rovers FC (relegated to League One, the English third division, after the 2013-14 season) were bought by Louis Tomlinson (22 years old), the lead singer of the British band One Direction, and John Ryan, a businessman and the former president of club, on 18/06/2014. The legal and…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 21215
• Published on 20/06/14 at 19:15
©  AC Cesena
Italy: AC Cesena promoted to Serie A after Serie B playoffs

AC Cesena were promoted to Serie A (first Italian division) for the 2014-15 season after a 2-1 victory against US Latina in the second-leg Serie B playoffs on 18/06/2014. AC Cesena won the first leg by the same score on 15/06/2014. "Aisèm" ("We made it!" in the Romagnol language) the club said on…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 21162
• Published on 20/06/14 at 13:28
©  Southampton
Premier League: Ronald Koeman succeeds Mauricio Pochettino as Southampton manager

Ronald Koeman (the Netherlands) has been appointed manager of Southampton FC (Premier League) until 2017, the club announced on 16/06/2014. He is replacing Mauricio Pochettino (Argentina), who was tapped to manage Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League) on 27/05/2014. Koeman, 51, had managed Feyenoord…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 21077
• Published on 19/06/14 at 16:30
Serie A: Juventus launch 2014-15 subscription campaign

Juventus (Serie A) subscribers for the previous year (2013-14) would be able to renew their subscriptions beginning 19/06/2014, the Italian club announced on 17/06/2014. Renewal rates for Juventus Stadium (capacity 41,000) are up 5.5%, and range from €390 to €1,200 (€195 to €600 for children under…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 21053
• Published on 19/06/14 at 10:03
©  Reading FC
England: Reading FC (Sky Bet Championship) sold to Thai businessman

An agreement for the sale of Reading FC (Sky Bet Championship, the French second division) was signed between Thai businessman Sumrit Bunditkrisada and Sir John Madejski, the club's president, on 16/06/2014. British media estimated the sale at £35m (about €43.7m) for a 90% share in the club. The…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 21006
• Published on 18/06/14 at 11:45
©  FC Metz
Ligue 1: FC Metz join with River Plate (ARG) as part of their development project

FC Metz (French Ligue 2 champion in 2013-14 and thus promoted to Ligue 1 for 2015) are creating a partnership with River Plate (Argentina champion in 2013-14) as part of FC Metz' development project, the team announced on 11/06/2014. Through this partnership, FC Metz may loan one or two of their…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Transfer Market
• Article # 20971
• Published on 18/06/14 at 11:20
©  D.R.
Premier League: Alan Irvine (Scotland) to manage West Bromwich Albion through 2015

Alan Irvine (Scotland) will manage West Bromwich Albion (Premier League) until June 2015, the club announced on 14/06/2014. He will replace Pep Mel (Spain) who was fired for poor performance on 12/05/2014. Irvine, 55, had managed the youth academy of Everton (Premier League) since June 2011. West…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 20970
• Published on 17/06/14 at 18:23
©  DC
Brazil 2014: France trained the most World Cup players of any country, according to CIES

56 players trained in France are participating in the 20th World Cup (in Brazil, from 12/06 to 13/07/2014), making it the country with the greatest "contribution to the development of selected players," according to a study by the CIES Football Observatory (International Centre for Sports Studies…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Article # 20969
• Published on 17/06/14 at 17:39