West Ham: Olympic Stadium renovation estimated at €223m Karren Brady, vice-chairman of West Ham United, has revealed the architectural plans for the renovation of the Olympic Stadium in London, at an estimated cost of €223m, on the 11/06/2013. The club want to use the stadium from 2016/17. The cost of building the stadium for the 2012 Olympics was… Domain(s): Clubs • Category(ies): Stadiums • Article # 6690 • Published on 13/06/13 at 11:08
Newcastle's Papiss Cissé refuses to wear club shirt sponsored by loans company Wonga Newcastle United's (Premier League, ENG) striker Papiss Cissé refuses to wear the club's new shirt as his religious beliefs forbid him from representing or advertising loan firms.The club has agreed a jersey sponsorship deal for 2013-14 with pay-day loans company Wonga, on the 09/10/2012.Papiss… Domain(s): Clubs • Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Sporting Goods & Brands, Merchandising - Licensing, … • Article # 6453 • Published on 12/06/13 at 12:46
2018 World Cup : Russia increases budget by 40% The estimated budget for the 2018 World Cup in Russia has increased by 40% from €15bn to €21bn, according to Russian Minister for Sports, Vitaly Mutko on the 11/06/2013.The budget has more than doubled compared to a forecast made in December 2010 by Vladimir Putin (€10bn) when Russia were awarded… Domain(s): Clubs • Category(ies): Stadiums • Article # 6564 • Published on 11/06/13 at 18:04
PSG unveil a new visual identity on 10/06/2013 Paris Saint-Germain unveiled a new visual identity "which translates the work carried out on the strategic foundations of the Paris Saint-Germain brand", on the 10/06/2013."The evolution of the Paris Saint-Germain logo marks an important stage in the implementing of our ambition," said club… Domain(s): Clubs • Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing, Digital • Article # 6488 • Published on 11/06/13 at 14:24
The Champions League is the world's most profitable sporting event, according to Forbes With €49.2m awarded to Bayern Munich for their 2012/13 victory, the Champions League is the most profitable sporting event in the world, according to a report published by Forbes on 05/06/2013. The Champions League is more profitable than winning the World Cup (€23.5m for Spain in 2010) and the… Domain(s): Clubs • Category(ies): Finance • Article # 6485 • Published on 11/06/13 at 14:03
Paulo Fonseca appointed manager of FC Porto On the 10/06/2013, Paulo Fonseca was appointed manager of FC Porto. The Portuguese manager has signed a contract until 2015. He replaces Vitor Pereira who has had the job since 2011. On the 09/06/2013, Pereira was appointed manager of Al-Ahli (UAE) on a contract until 2015.Fonseca leaves Pacos de… Domain(s): Clubs • Article # 6434 • Published on 10/06/13 at 17:19
Liverpool FC plan to renovate their stadium for €176m On the 07/06/2013, Liverpool FC's managing director Ian Ayre confirmed that the club is looking to increase their stadium's capacity from 45,000 to 60,000 for a cost of €176m. The renovation would make Anfield the 3rd largest stadium in the Premier League after Manchester United (Old Trafford… Domain(s): Clubs • Category(ies): Stadiums, Finance • Article # 6431 • Published on 10/06/13 at 16:03
Bundesliga: +7% revenue increase in 2011/12 and the best operating income in Europe In the Annual Review of Football Finance published by Deloitte on the 06/06/2013, it was found that the Bundesliga has accumulated €1.9bn in revenue during the 2011/12 season, up 7% compared to 2010/11 (€1.78bn).The Bundesliga is the second European league that generated the most revenue in… Domain(s): Clubs • Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance • Article # 6426 • Published on 10/06/13 at 15:35
Premier League: €2.9bn in revenue in 2011/12 (+4%) In the Annual Review of Football Finance published by Deloitte on the 06/06/2013, it was found that the 20 Premier League clubs have accumulated €2.9bn in revenue during the 2011/12 season, up 4% compared to 2010/11 (€2.8bn).This figure is much higher than any of the other four major European… Domain(s): Clubs • Category(ies): Finance • Article # 6420 • Published on 10/06/13 at 15:07
Deloitte release Annual Review of Football Finance 2013 On 06/06/2013, financial services firm Deloitte, released their Annual Review of Football Finance. The report found that half the clubs in the Premier League are still making losses despite recent record revenues, with new television revenue expected to add extra pressure on clubs and how much… Domain(s): Clubs • Category(ies): Finance • Article # 6272 • Published on 10/06/13 at 14:00
