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©  Ascoli Calcio
Italy: Ascoli (Lega Pro Prima Divisione) declared bankrupt after 115 years of existence

The Court of Justice of Ascoli (Marches, ITA) has declared Ascoli Calcio 1898 (Prima Divisione Lega Pro, the Italian third division) bankrupt, on the 17/12/2013."Ascoli's bankruptcy was inevitable," judge Raffaele Agostini told Italian media inside the courtroom. "I am a judge but also a great fan…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 12959
• Published on 19/12/13 at 19:05
©  FCB
La Liga: FC Barcelona open new modernised megastore with expansion to 2100 m2

FC Barcelona (La Liga, ESP) have officially opened their new expanded and upgraded club store, the FC Botiga Megastore, on the 18/12/2013. The space, located on the Camp Nou premises, has gained an additional 500 m2, making a total area of 2,100 m2 spread over three floors. The megastore is…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 12953
• Published on 19/12/13 at 18:55
©  Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League: Andre Villas-Boas leaves Tottenham and becomes fifth manager sacked in 2013-14

Portuguese Andre Villas-Boas left his position as manager of Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League, ENG) "by mutual consent and in the interests of all parties," said the London club, on the 16/12/2013.His departure came a day after the league defeat to Liverpool (0-5, match-day 16, on the 15/12/2013…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 12936
• Published on 18/12/13 at 19:30
©  QPR
England: Queens Park Rangers want to build 40,000 seat stadium

Queens Park Rangers (Championship, English 2nd division) want to build a stadium that can accommodate 40,000 spectators in the district of Old Oak in London, replacing the current Loftus Road (18,000 seats), announced the club, on the 13/12/2013."Loftus Road is - and always will be - a special…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 12902
• Published on 18/12/13 at 10:38
©  LOSC
"A modern and friendly stadium creates a crowd very quickly" (Michel Seydoux, chairman of LOSC)

"We had a stadium from the past, and now we have one for the future. We are extremely pleased with the atmosphere in the stadium, a new atmosphere that we could never have imagined. This proves that a modern and friendly stadium creates a crowd very quickly. With 30,000 season ticket holders, we…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 12491
• Published on 17/12/13 at 19:25
La Liga: sentenced to seven years in prison, Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido resigns

Jose Maria del Nido, president of Sevilla (La Liga, ESP) has resigned, on the 09/12/2013. The president was sentenced by the Spanish Supreme Court to seven years in prison on the 06/12/2013, for embezzlement and obstruction of justice. Jose Maria del Nido was given about 3 million euro by local…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 12697
• Published on 17/12/13 at 19:00
Hull City: FA will consult fans before deciding on changing name of club

The FA (the English Football Association) will consult the various parties involved with Hull City, including their supporters, during its consideration of the club's proposed name change by their president, Assem Allam, announced the association, on the 12/12/2013."City Till We Die", a group of…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 12862
• Published on 17/12/13 at 18:45
Argentina: Daniel Passarella resigns as president of River Plate

Daniel Passarella, who said he would not stand for the presidency of River Plate (Primera Division, Argentina), on the 11/12/2013, officially left office on the 15/12/2013, at the end of his mandate. The former player highlighted his dispute with Julio Grondona, president of the AFA (Argentine…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 12870
• Published on 17/12/13 at 18:15
©  UEFA
2013-14 Champions League last 16 table

Bayern Munich (Bundesliga, GER) have been drawn against Arsenal (Premier League, ENG) in the last 16 of the 2013-14 Champions League, following the draw made at the headquarters of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) in Nyon (SUI), on the 16/12/2013. Bayern, the reigning champions, and…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 12842
• Published on 16/12/13 at 19:35
©  D.R.
Arsenal: Stan Kroenke to increase stake in the club to 66.85% for 236,000 euros

Stan Kroenke, majority shareholder of Arsenal FC (Premier League) has acquired 13 more shares of the club for 199,000 pounds (236,000 euros), via his company Kroenke Sports Enterprises, on the 13/12/2013. The American businessman bought 8 shares at € 18,400 (£ 15,500) and 5 shares at € 17,700 (…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance
• Article # 13309
• Published on 16/12/13 at 18:27