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USA : New York Cosmos name the American Cancer Society as their official charity partner

The US football franchise, the New York Cosmos ((National American Soccer League, minor league) have named the American Cancer Society (ACS) as their first official charity partner, on the 23/07/2013. The partnership will see Cosmos players helping to promote health awareness by wearing a blue and…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 8216
• Published on 24/07/13 at 15:10
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Le Mans FC to acknowledge €544k owed to Le Mans Stadium

Le Mans FC have acknowledged that they owe Le Mans Stadium, the company that manages the MMArena, €544k in unpaid rent (€187k for 2011/12 and €357k since January 2013), at a hearing in front of the commercial court of Le Mans on the 23/07/2013.The court will pass judgement on the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Legal, …
• Article # 8220
• Published on 24/07/13 at 14:50
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FC Barcelona: €32m of profit and a €3m decrease of debt in 2012/13

FC Barcelona (Spanish champions in 2012/13) have announced an after-tax profit of €32m and a €3m reduction of their debt, during the presentation of their finances in 2012/13 on the 23/07/2013.The club's net profit exceeded their 2012/13 budget's estimate (€29m) by €3m (10.3%), but it is €17m less…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 8224
• Published on 24/07/13 at 12:11
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Media: Benfica's TV channel has received 80,000 subscribers since its launch on the 01/07/2013

Benfica TV, Portuguese club SL Benfica's (2nd in the Portuguese first division in 2012/13) pay-TV channel has had 80,000 subscribers since its launch on the 01/07/2013, the club announced on the 18/07/2013 . "These figures indicate that we are on the right track, and with the support and…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Agencies
• Article # 8195
• Published on 23/07/13 at 15:56
Argentinian Gerardo Martino is FC Barcelona's new manager

Gerardo Martino was appointed FC Barcelona's new manager until 2015, the Catalan club announced on the 23/07/2013. He succeeds Tito Vilanova, who resigned for medical reasons on the 19/07/2013. The Argentine was the coach of Rosario Newell's Old Boys (Argentina), with whom he won the Torneo de…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 8178
• Published on 23/07/13 at 12:42
Premier League: Liverpool FC agree three charity partnerships

Liverpool FC (7th in the Premier League in 2012/13) have chosen three 'charity partners' on their pre-season tour of Indonesia, Australia and Thailand, the club announced on the 18/07/2013. Liverpool's official charity, the Liverpool FC Foundation, is now affiliated with the Reagan Milstein…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Sporting Goods & Brands, Authorities, …
• Article # 8113
• Published on 23/07/13 at 10:45
England: Manchester United's owners consider changing club badge

Manchester United (Premier League champions in 2012/13) are considering reintroducing the words "football club" in the club's name and visual identity, according to Manchester United's chief executive, Ed Woodward, on the 21/07/2013. The words "football club" featured on Manchester United's badge…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 8131
• Published on 22/07/13 at 14:18
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Parc des Princes: new rules and regulations ban smoking, including electronic cigarettes

Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 champions in 2012/13) have established a new set of rules and regulations for the Parc des Princes (capacity: 45,000 seats) for the 2013/14 season, on the 21/07/2013. Supporters who must sign these regulations when buying their season ticket, are no longer allowed to…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 8128
• Published on 22/07/13 at 13:07
Schalke 04: the Veltins Arena increases its capacity by 300 seats (180 in VIP areas)

Schalke 04 are profiting from the summer break by increasing the capacity of their stadium, the Veltins Arena. 300 new seats have been added to the stadium, 60% of which (180 seats) are in VIP areas.At the beginning of the 2013/14 Bundesliga season, on the 09/08/2013, the Veltins Arena will have a…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 8106
• Published on 19/07/13 at 18:31
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Fenerbahçe appeal to the CAS to against ban from the Champions League

Turkish club Fenerbahçe SK have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against their two-season ban from European cup competitions, following a rejected appeal by UEFA's (Union of European Football Associations) Appeals Body on the 15/07/2013. The CAS will make a final decision…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 8069
• Published on 19/07/13 at 12:45