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Serie A: Sale of Cagliari to U.S. investors set, just needs signing

An agreement was reached for the sale of Cagliari Calcio (Serie A) between the club's owner Massimo Cellino and a group of U.S. investors at a meeting in Miami (United States) on 27/05/2014. "We have reached an agreement and we have drafted a letter of intent providing for [the investors'] entry…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 19900
• Published on 28/05/14 at 18:33

Bundesliga: Hamburger SV becomes stock company, on Bayern Munich's model

Members of Hamburger SV (Bundesliga) voted overwhelmingly (86.9% of the 9,702 votes) in favour of the HSVPlus reform at their general assembly on 25/05/2014. A majority of 75% was required for this reform to be adopted. HSVPlus plans to detach the professional football section of Hamburger SV from…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Authorities, …
• Article # 19781
• Published on 28/05/14 at 18:02

Bayern Munich named 2014's most powerful brand by Brand Finance

Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) retained the top rank for brand value at €659m in 2014, according to a ranking by the American company Brand Finance, which specialises in the value of brands. The ranking was published in its annual "Football 50" on 26/05/2014. The club's value was down 1.3% compared to…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 19864
• Published on 28/05/14 at 15:30

Serie A: U.S. investment fund makes bid for Cagliari club

A bid for Cagliari Calcio (Serie A) has been made to Massimo Cellino, the club's owner, by a U.S. investment fund, according to its representative in Italy, Luca Silvestrone, on 19/05/2014. The offer is estimated at €85m by the Italian press. Luca Silvestrone was in Sardinia until 24/05/2014 to…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 19713
• Published on 27/05/14 at 11:21

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Champions League: Trophy winner Real Madrid also top revenues with €57.8m

Real Madrid (Liga BBVA) will receive €57.8m thanks to their victory in the 2013-14 Champions League final, beating Atlético Madrid (Liga BBVA) 4-1 after extra time on 24/05/2014 at Luz Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal. Following the final -- the first-ever in the history of European Cups to be played…

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• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Authorities, …
• Article # 19753
• Published on 27/05/14 at 11:11

MLS: San Jose Earthquakes become first football club to accept virtual currency bitcoin

The San Jose Earthquakes, an MLS (Major League Soccer, North America) franchise have become the first professional football team to accept the virtual currency bitcoin for tickets, merchandise and concessions at their stadium (Buck Shaw Stadium, capacity 10,525), the team announced on 19/05/2014…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Digital, Finance, …
• Article # 19601
• Published on 23/05/14 at 11:42

Paris SG to play in Hong Kong, then Trophée des champions in Beijing

Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1) will play a friendly match against Kitchee SC (winner of the 2013-14 Hong Kong Championship) at Hong Kong Stadium (capacity 40,000) on 29/07/2014. This match is part of Paris Saint-Germain's summer Asian tour from late July to early August in China, Hong Kong and…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 19525
• Published on 22/05/14 at 18:59

Liga BBVA: Singaporean businessman Peter Lim acquires 70.4% stake in Valencia CF

Singaporean businessman Peter Lim acquired all of the shares of Valencia CF (Liga) held by the Valencia CF Foundation (a 70.4% stake) on 15/05/2014. The purchase was made through his company Meriton Holding Limited. Valencia CF had been created to deal with the club's difficulties in 2010. The…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 19379
• Published on 22/05/14 at 10:20

Francesco Guidolin named technical director of Udinese, Watford and Grenada

The Italian coach Francesco Guidolin has been named technical director of the Pozzo family's clubs Udinese (Serie A), Watford (Championship, English second division) and Granada (Liga), according to an announcement by Udinese on 20/05/2014.He had been the manager of the Udine club since…

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• Article # 19507
• Published on 22/05/14 at 10:09

2014-15 Europa League: FC Parma's appeal to participate in European Cup to be examined on 28/05/2014

Parma FC's (Serie A) participation in the 2014-15 Europa League will be reviewed by the High Court of Justice of the CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee) on 28/05/2014. The club is challenging the decision of the Appeals Committee of the FIGC (Italian Football Federation), which on 20/05/2014…

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• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 19440
• Published on 21/05/14 at 17:59