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Liga: Resignation of Sandro Rosell, Josep Maria Bartomeu becomes new president of FC Barcelona

Sandro Rosell has announced his "irrevocable" resignation from his position as president of FC Barcelona (Liga), during an extraordinary meeting of the Board of Directors, on the 23/01/2014. His first term as president of the Catalan club, which started in 2010, should normally have ended in 2016…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 13950
• Published on 24/01/14 at 14:43
World Cup kit suppliers since 1998

NTF has published an inventory of kit suppliers for five World Cups involving 32 teams, since the 1998 World Cup in France. A total of 20 different companies were present on at least one final phase, but only three did not miss any competition : Nike, Adidas and Puma. For the first time since…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Article # 79963
• Published on 23/01/14 at 18:21
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Liga: Sandro Rosell could resign as president of FC Barcelona (Spanish media)

Sandro Rosell is expected to announce his resignation from his position as president of FC Barcelona, at a special meeting of the board of directors, on the 23/01/2014 at 6pm, according to several Spanish sources. His first term as president of the Catalan club, which started in 2010, should…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Transfer Market, …
• Article # 13925
• Published on 23/01/14 at 18:17
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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