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Classification of highest paid football players in the world

Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo, of Real Madrid (La Liga), has become the highest-paid footballer in the world after having extended his three-year contract with the Spanish club, on the 15/09/2013. The Portuguese will receive an estimated € 17m salary per season until the end of the 2017/18…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Transfer Market
• Article # 9773
• Published on 17/09/13 at 11:30
©  Real Madrid
Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo extends his contract until 2018 for a €17m salary

Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his contract with Real Madrid (Liga) by three seasons for an estimated €17m annual salary, on the 15/09/2013. The Portuguese striker, whose current contract was due to end at the end of the 2014/15 season, was paid €10m per year. The new contract represents a 59…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Transfer Market, …
• Article # 8550
• Published on 17/09/13 at 09:56
UK: rainbow laces distributed to players to protest against homophobia

Irish sports betting service Paddy Power, has partnered with Stonewall, an association defending the rights of homosexuals, to launch the campaign against homophobia in the UK "Right Behind Gay Footballers" on the 16/09/2013.Rainbow laces are distributed to all players through the 134…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 9758
• Published on 16/09/13 at 18:32
Major League Soccer: Tim Pernetti appointed chief business officer of New York City FC

Tim Pernetti has been named chief business officer of the MLS (Major League Soccer) franchise New York City FC, the club announced on the 09/09/2013. He will work directly with Ferran Soriano, CEO of the club, and will oversee all business operations of New York City FC.Tim Pernetti is the second…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 9750
• Published on 16/09/13 at 17:38
©  AS Roma
AS Roma: "In a few months we will say everything about the new stadium" (James Pallotta)

"In a few months we will say everything about the new stadium," said James Pallotta, American President of AS Roma (Serie A), on the 10/09/2013. The club wants to build a 60,000-seat stadium, to leave the Rome Olympic Stadium (80,000 seats) it shares with Lazio."We have been working for 18 months…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 9667
• Published on 13/09/13 at 10:00
©  Atletico Madrid
Liga: Atletico Madrid maintain stadium project despite 2020 Olympic Games in Madrid being refused

Atletico Madrid (Liga) have confirmed their willing to build a 70,000-seat stadium on Peineta site on the 08/09/2013, despite the appointment of Tokyo to host the Olympic Games in 2020, on the 07/09/2013. After 2012 and 2016, it is the third consecutive time that Madrid has failed to get the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Authorities
• Article # 9616
• Published on 12/09/13 at 09:53
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The European Club Association awards four clubs during its general assembly

The ECA (European Club Association) has awarded four clubs by giving them the "ACE Award" during its general meeting, on the 09 and 10/09/2013 in Geneva (Switzerland).Introduced in 2010, the awards outstanding club performances, encouraging best practice and highlighting successful club…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 9583
• Published on 11/09/13 at 13:02
Real Madrid: €520.9m turnover in 2012/13

Real Madrid finished the 2012/13 season with a net revenue of €520.9m, 1.3% up compared to the 2011/12 season (€514m), the club announced on the 06/09/2013.This is the second consecutive season that Real Madrid have exceeded €500m turnover. Net income for the club stood at €36.9m in 2012/13…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance
• Article # 9490
• Published on 09/09/13 at 13:02
©  FC Cologne
Social Networks: FC Cologne become the first German club to create their Foursquare page

FC Cologne have become the first German team to partner with social network Foursquare, on the 20/08/2013. The agreement covers the 2013/14 season and allows the club to expand its digital visibility. Foursquare is a social network available on smartphones. With a GPS system, it allows users to…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 9481
• Published on 09/09/13 at 11:45
©  Schalke 04
Schalke 04: "Kasino", new VIP lounge at the Veltins Arena

Schalke 04 (Bundesliga) have operated the "Kasino", a VIP lounge at the Veltins Arena (capacity: 60,000) during the Bundesliga fixture opposing Schalke to Bayer Leverkusen (2-0), on the 31/08/2013. The club created this new hospitality area for the beginning of the 2013/14 season.The "Kasino…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 9469
• Published on 09/09/13 at 10:06