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2013 winter transfer window: the value of purchases increases 24%, market led by struggling clubs

The 98 clubs of the five major championships in Europe spent €367.4m during the winter transfer market of 2013 to recruit new players to their squads. This equates to an increase of 24% compared to the winter transfer window of 2012 (€296.4m).For the European Top 5 clubs, the winter transfer…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Transfer Market
• Article # 15383
• Published on 16/01/14 at 18:02
Premier League: resignation of Nicola Cortese, chairman of Southampton FC

Nicola Cortese has resigned from his position as chairman of Southampton FC (Premier League, ANG) the club announced, on the 15/01/2014. Katharina Liebherr, owner of the club, becomes non-executive chairman. "With great regret we have accepted the resignation of Mr Cortese, she said on the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 13777
• Published on 16/01/14 at 15:05
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Argentina: with 50,000 sold, Boca Juniors pink shirt beats club record

Boca Juniors and kit supplier Nike have successfully marketed 50,000 replicas of their pink shirt for the 2013 season, which constitutes a club record sale for an "alternative" shirt, on the 15/01/2014. Sold at a price of 62 euros, the shirts have generated €3.1 million for the club. Upon its…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 13642
• Published on 16/01/14 at 12:37
Scotland: Albion Rovers ticket revenue increased by 160% after the 'Pay what you can' initiative

A crowd increase of 125% (718 spectators), a gate receipt increase of 160%, and revenues from shops, drinks and sandwich increased by 165%, these are the stats of the League Two (Scottish 3rd division) match between Albion Rovers and Montrose (1-0 on the 12/01/2014), compared to the last home game…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 13607
• Published on 15/01/14 at 16:53
Scotland: the former CFO of Liverpool joins Glasgow Rangers to oversee finances

Rangers FC (Scottish 3rd division) have recruited Philip Nash to contribute to the financial recovery of the club, on the 11/01/2014. The Englishman joined the management of Rangers as a consultant to oversee, advise and assist the club to reduce their financial losses. Philip Nash was previously…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 13603
• Published on 15/01/14 at 15:02
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Poland: Polish media group ITI to sell Legia Warsaw to two club officials

Luxembourg conglomerate International Trading and Investments Holdings SA, owner of Polish media group ITI Group, has announced that they had sold 100% of the shares of the Polish club Legia Warsaw, which they owned since 2004, to Dariusz Mioduski and Bogusław Leśnodorski, on the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 13545
• Published on 14/01/14 at 13:19
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FC Barcelona: Spanish justice to investigate a complaint for "misappropriation" of Neymar

The Spanish justice has decided to investigate a complaint against Sandro Rosell, president of FC Barcelona (Liga BBVA) for "misappropriation" of the Brazilian player Neymar, on the 10/01/2014.The international "auriverde" player was transferred to Barcelona, from the Brazilian club of Santos on…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Transfer Market, …
• Article # 13515
• Published on 14/01/14 at 10:47
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Serie A: Massimiliano Allegri sacked as manager of Milan AC, Mauro Tassotti appointed acting manager

"Milan AC wish to communicate that Massimiliano Allegri and his staff have been relieved of their duties with immediate effect," announced the club, on the 13/01/2014."Mauro Tassotti will take charge, in the meantime, of the team," added Milan AC in their statement.Massimiliano Allegri is the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 13506
• Published on 13/01/14 at 16:27
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Bayern Munich to subsidise tickets for away fans travelling to Arsenal for a Champions League match

Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) will subsidise a part of the ticket price for away fans travelling to watch the Champions League first-leg tie against Arsenal FC, said the Bavarian club on the 09/01/2014. Bayern Munich have put € 90 000 to reduce the cost of 3,000 tickets available to their supporters…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 13487
• Published on 13/01/14 at 14:48
Paris Saint-Germain launch the "Fantastic Contest" for their 6 million fans on Facebook

Paris Saint-Germain are organising the "Fantastic Contest," a competition in honour of the six million subscribers to their official Facebook page, from the 07 to the 13/01/2014. The club has set up a dedicated online platform that offers its users a different game every day, with the possibility…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing, …
• Article # 13473
• Published on 13/01/14 at 12:37