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China: the Czech Pavel Nedved becomes international ambassador of the Chinese Super League 2019

The former Czech international Pavel Nedved has become the international ambassador of the CSL until 2019, the Chinese League revealed during a ceremony in Prague (CZE), on 30/03/2016. Nedved succeeds, in this role, the former England international David Beckham, who held this position since…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 66100
• Published on 04/04/16 at 10:15
©  D.R.
Champions Cup (rugby): Allianz Riviera and MMArena are competing to host one semi-final

The Allianz Riviera (Nice, FRA, 36,178 seats) and the MMArena (Le Mans, FRA, 25,064 seats) are among the stadiums pre-selected by the EPCR to host a semi-final of the 2015-16 Champions Cup, announced the European professional club rugby's governing body and organiser of the two European rugby…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Legal
• Article # 65988
• Published on 01/04/16 at 11:15
©  CIO
Rio 2016: Colombia are the final nation to qualify for the men's Olympic tournament, beating the USA

Colombia are the final country to have qualified for the men's tournament of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, after winning their play-off against the United States (2-1, 3-2 on aggregate), in Frisco (Texas, USA), on 29/03/2016. The match ends the qualifying stage of the tournament. 16 teams will…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 65941
• Published on 01/04/16 at 10:05
©  D.R.
Qatar 2022: FIFA is "fully aware of the risks facing construction workers"

"As mentioned following a previous report by Amnesty International on migrant workers in Qatar published in December 2015, FIFA is fully aware of the risks facing construction workers in Qatar and of the opportunity that FIFA, together with other stakeholders, has to facilitate the improvement of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Stadiums, Legal, …
• Article # 65940
• Published on 31/03/16 at 17:19
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Ligue 1: turnover excluding transfers (€1,619m) down for the first time since 2010-11 (-5%)

"For the first time since the 2010-11 season, the cumulative turnover, excluding transfers activities, of the 40 clubs in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 has trended downward. It stood at €1,619m, a decline of almost €100m (-5%)," stated the DNCG, the French directorate of entreprise management control, in…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 65801
• Published on 31/03/16 at 13:30
©  DC
FIFA: Sevilla, Santos, Sint-Truiden and Twente punished for breaching third-party ownership rules

Sevilla FC (ESP), Santos FC São Paolo (BRA), Sint-Truidense VV (BEL) and FC Twente (NED) have been sanctioned by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for breaching the rules of third party influence and / or ownership of the economic rights of players by third parties (TPO), announced the international…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 65805
• Published on 30/03/16 at 17:00
©  gouv
Euro 2016: "Faced with the horror and terror, counter with solidarity and fraternity" (F. Hollande)

"Euro 2016 will bring together millions of people around the joy of the game, but also unite us against those wish to overtake us. (...) What we may face in horror, may face in terror, we counter with solidarity and fraternity. We must be aware of what is at stake during Euro 2016, and it is much…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Social Responsibility, Stadiums, …
• Article # 65733
• Published on 30/03/16 at 16:25
©  LaLiga
LaLiga: 2015 Financial Report (2014-15 season), cumulative revenue of clubs at €2.615bn, up 12%

The 42 clubs and SADs (sports limited companies) of the first two Spanish divisions generated €2.615bn in cumulative revenue during the 2014-15 season, an increase of 12.3% compared to 2013-14, stated the 2015 Financial Report of LaLiga, published by the Spanish League on 29/03/2016. The debts of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal
• Article # 65802
• Published on 30/03/16 at 15:40
Romania: national team wear mathematical equations on their training kit to promote youth education

The players of the Romanian national team wore training kits featuring mathematical equations in place of traditional kit numbers, ahead of their friendly match against Spain (0-0, Cluj Arena in Cluj, ROM), played on 27/03/2016. This initiative is part of a programme to encourage children to…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 65757
• Published on 30/03/16 at 11:05
©  UEFA
Champions League: UEFA may consider a group phase of 16 clubs, instead of 32, in 2018-19

UEFA may consider changing the format for the Champions League from the 2018-19 season, including a group stage with 16 clubs instead of 32, according to the British daily The Guardian, on 23/03/2016. "The move is being driven by continental clubs’ concern that they are being left behind by huge…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Agencies, …
• Article # 65556
• Published on 25/03/16 at 17:50