:Sony replaces LG in German football Japanese electronic company Sony has replaced Korean counterpart LG Electronics as a premium sponsor of the German Football Association from 2010 to 2012.
Dubai opens $1.25 billion horseracing complex:Dubai today opens the 4.6 billion-dirham ($1.25 billion) Meydan horseracing complex that can hold 80,000 people and includes a 290-room five-star hotel.
And today's must read
Simon Jordan remains popular at Palace : Crystal Palace going into administration is not surprising. The shocking state of the club's finances has been known for a while. What is a surprise is the outpouring of sympathy from Palace fans for Simon Jordan. Ignore the angry emails to news outlets. Have a look on some of the Palace message boards instead. Fans who have been frustrated with Jordan's reign have been describing the sadness they feel for a man who may have lost everything in an ultimately vain attempt to make a success of the football club he loves.
Showing posts with label Daily Updates. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Daily Updates. Show all posts
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Articles Worth Reading : 27 Jan 2010
Prime Minister Gordon Brown warns football over debts:Prime Minister Gordon Brown has issued a warning over football finances by saying some club debts are "too high".
Mr Brown, a shareholder in Scottish side Raith Rovers, urged owners and managers to consider the supporters.
Crystal Palace go into administration:Championship side Crystal Palace have gone into administration after a season beset by financial difficulties.Clubs entering administration are automatically docked 10 points, which would see Palace drop from ninth place to two spots above the drop zone.
Todays Must Read
Politics in football - Sepp Blatter and technology :After fully manifest against the deployment of technological resources in the game, Sepp Blatter said yesterday the possibility of studying the implementation of video technology (repetition of moves) in the near future.
By his own will be discussed in March at the next meeting between FIFA and the International Board (the only body in the world that can change the laws of the game). In truth and in sporting terms, we may again see the World Cup in South Africa a goal with his hand that can decide a game or even the championship, however in the last 4 years Blatter did not have time or willingness to discuss the issue with International Board. How many really believe that any action will be taken?
In recent years football has been a tremendous development at various levels, greatly weakening values and certainties of decades, bringing the audience scams and schemes that discredited the game and the fans away from stadiums. The need for measures to resolve or mitigate these problems is urgent, for the sake of all the football industry.
Mr Brown, a shareholder in Scottish side Raith Rovers, urged owners and managers to consider the supporters.
Crystal Palace go into administration:Championship side Crystal Palace have gone into administration after a season beset by financial difficulties.Clubs entering administration are automatically docked 10 points, which would see Palace drop from ninth place to two spots above the drop zone.
Todays Must Read
Politics in football - Sepp Blatter and technology :After fully manifest against the deployment of technological resources in the game, Sepp Blatter said yesterday the possibility of studying the implementation of video technology (repetition of moves) in the near future.
By his own will be discussed in March at the next meeting between FIFA and the International Board (the only body in the world that can change the laws of the game). In truth and in sporting terms, we may again see the World Cup in South Africa a goal with his hand that can decide a game or even the championship, however in the last 4 years Blatter did not have time or willingness to discuss the issue with International Board. How many really believe that any action will be taken?
In recent years football has been a tremendous development at various levels, greatly weakening values and certainties of decades, bringing the audience scams and schemes that discredited the game and the fans away from stadiums. The need for measures to resolve or mitigate these problems is urgent, for the sake of all the football industry.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Articles Worth Reading : 25 January 2010
Manchester United raise £504m in bond issue: Manchester United have successfully raised £504m through a bond issue, which will cover most of what the club owe to international banks.
But Also
Bond issue “cost Manchester United £54 million”:Manchester United's £500 million raised last week through a bond issue cost the club £54 million, according to UK newspaper reports.
Liverpool owner sells baseball stake: Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has agreed to sell his controlling interest in Major League Baseball side the Texas Rangers to a group headed by the club’s former pitcher Nolan Ryan and lawyer Chuck Greenberg.
But Also
Bond issue “cost Manchester United £54 million”:Manchester United's £500 million raised last week through a bond issue cost the club £54 million, according to UK newspaper reports.
Liverpool owner sells baseball stake: Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has agreed to sell his controlling interest in Major League Baseball side the Texas Rangers to a group headed by the club’s former pitcher Nolan Ryan and lawyer Chuck Greenberg.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Articles Worth Reading : 22 Jan 2010
Turkish Airlines seals Man Utd sponsorship:Turkish Airlines has agreed a three and a half year sponsorship deal with English Premier League champions Manchester United.
Udinese take Portsmouth to court:Italian football club Udinese is taking embattled English club Portsmouth to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for failing to pay for a player transferred between the clubs.(Sulley Muntari)
Today's Must Read
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sportdaq/insideline/howtoplay.shtml
What is Sportdaq?
SPORTDAQ is a sports stock exchange game. Instead of shares in companies you buy shares in sports stars. To play you have to sign up. Once you're signed up we'll give you a cool ten thousand pounds (that's Sportdaq pounds, not real cash!).
The aim of the game: to make as much profit as you can by buying and selling 'shares' in listed sports stars. The person with the highest weekly percentage gain is crowned Top Trader.
Udinese take Portsmouth to court:Italian football club Udinese is taking embattled English club Portsmouth to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for failing to pay for a player transferred between the clubs.(Sulley Muntari)
Today's Must Read
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sportdaq/insideline/howtoplay.shtml
What is Sportdaq?
SPORTDAQ is a sports stock exchange game. Instead of shares in companies you buy shares in sports stars. To play you have to sign up. Once you're signed up we'll give you a cool ten thousand pounds (that's Sportdaq pounds, not real cash!).
The aim of the game: to make as much profit as you can by buying and selling 'shares' in listed sports stars. The person with the highest weekly percentage gain is crowned Top Trader.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Articles Worth Reading : 21 Jan 2010
Manchester United debt hits £716m Debts at the parent company of Manchester United have increased to £716.5m ($1.17bn), according to its latest accounts.
Sportswear brands top sponsor recognition listSportswear brands adidas, Nike and Puma are the most recognisable football sponsors in the top five European markets, according to a new survey by Sport+Markt.
YouTube secures worldwide IPL broadcast dealVideo-sharing website YouTube will show live coverage of this year’s Twenty20 cricket competition the Indian Premier League (IPL) in every country except the US.
Sportswear brands top sponsor recognition listSportswear brands adidas, Nike and Puma are the most recognisable football sponsors in the top five European markets, according to a new survey by Sport+Markt.
YouTube secures worldwide IPL broadcast dealVideo-sharing website YouTube will show live coverage of this year’s Twenty20 cricket competition the Indian Premier League (IPL) in every country except the US.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Articles Worth Reading : 20th Jan 2010
Leaders in Football returns to Chelsea : The 2010 Leaders in Football conference will take place at Chelsea FC on October 6 and 7, with an expanded programme of events over two days and three nights.
Haitian sport hit by earthquake tragedy: At least 30 members of Haiti’s football federation, and at least seven Haitian Olympic athletes were victims of the earthquake which hit the country.
and today's MUST READ
The image rights of players:The monthly income of a football player is made up of several parts, including his / her salary, the bonus game and signing of the contract and the percentage of the image rights of the player.The latter is related to the use of player image in advertising campaigns and marketing activities of the club.
Haitian sport hit by earthquake tragedy: At least 30 members of Haiti’s football federation, and at least seven Haitian Olympic athletes were victims of the earthquake which hit the country.
and today's MUST READ
The image rights of players:The monthly income of a football player is made up of several parts, including his / her salary, the bonus game and signing of the contract and the percentage of the image rights of the player.The latter is related to the use of player image in advertising campaigns and marketing activities of the club.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Articles worth reading : 19 Jan 2010
France's Thierry Henry escapes Fifa ban over handball: Striker Thierry Henry will not be punished by Fifa for his handball in France's World Cup finals play-off victory over the Republic of Ireland.
IPL is America-bound Indian cricket authorities will organise Twenty20 matches in the United States between Indian Premier League sides within the next 18 months.
World Cup ticket rethink amid low local interest: The organisers of this year’s football World Cup in South Africa are altering ticket sales procedures in an effort to boost weak local demand.
David Gold and David Sullivan seal West Ham takeover : Former Birmingham City owners David Gold and David Sullivan have taken control of West Ham.The duo bought a 50% holding, valuing the club at £105m, and will have the final say on all matters.
IPL is America-bound Indian cricket authorities will organise Twenty20 matches in the United States between Indian Premier League sides within the next 18 months.
World Cup ticket rethink amid low local interest: The organisers of this year’s football World Cup in South Africa are altering ticket sales procedures in an effort to boost weak local demand.
David Gold and David Sullivan seal West Ham takeover : Former Birmingham City owners David Gold and David Sullivan have taken control of West Ham.The duo bought a 50% holding, valuing the club at £105m, and will have the final say on all matters.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Articles worth reading : 18 Jan 2010
BT aims to undercut Sky on TV sport viewing packages: BT says it is ready to enter a price war with Sky over the price charged for fans to watch premium sports events, including football and cricket, on TV.
Portsmouth threaten to sue Premier League over embargo:Portsmouth have threatened to sue the Premier League in a bid to get the club's transfer embargo lifted
Portsmouth threaten to sue Premier League over embargo:Portsmouth have threatened to sue the Premier League in a bid to get the club's transfer embargo lifted
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