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German Football Clubs Setting Example On, Off Pitch Ahead Of Champions Final05 / 24 / 13Champions League finalists Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund "are the envy of football fans across Europe for the way the German clubs run their business as well as their success on the field," according to Grohmann & Weir of REUTERS. Bayern and Dortmund are the top two teams in the Bundesliga... Tags: International Football, Europe |
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PSG To Attract Big Crowds
When Paris St. Germain plays on the road in Ligue 1 this season, large crowds are to be expected, according to Marcelo Martins of SPORTUNE.fr. With the summer addition of stars like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva, "the club will pack all the stadiums in Ligue 1 this season." Sunday's clash agai ...
Tags: Europe, International Football, Ligue 1
Transfer Spending Down In Spain
La Liga clubs have spent 83% less in transfer market signings this year, more evidence that Spain's "economic crisis is affecting all sectors," including football, according to ECODIARIO.es. The numbers "are ridiculous" when compared to those of previous years. At this time in '11, La Liga clubs had ...
Tags: La Liga, Europe, International Football
Henry: UEFA Should Enforce FFP Rules
Liverpool FC intends to "live within their means," and Owner John Henry has urged UEFA to "ensure their rivals do the same" by enforcing its Financial Fair Play Rules, according to James Pearce of the LIVERPOOL ECHO. If UEFA is not "going to clamp down," then Henry wants the EPL to "create its own p ...
Corinthians Wants Exclusive Cemetery
Corinthians FC wants its fans "to stay connected with the club even after death," according to Bruno Thadeu of UOL.com.br. Management is negotiating with a construction company to have "an exclusive cemetery" for their fans. The location of the site has not yet been decided. Corinthians VP Luis Paul ...
Tags: International Football, Brazil
Germany Home Games Generate $11.1M
The German Football Federation (DFB) "generates about €9M ($11.1M) in revenue at home games of the German national team," according to Michael Ashelm of the FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG. Wednesday's int'l friendly against Argentina is a perfect example of "the economic importance of national ...
Tags: International Football, Europe
PSG Dominates French Transfer Market
Ligue 1 Paris St. Germain has accounted for 70% of the transfer money that has been spent by league clubs this summer, according to SPORTUNE.fr. If the club is boosting the football economy in France, "it is the only one able to do so." When counting the transfer deal for Brazilian player Lucas Mour ...
Tags: Ligue 1, Europe, International Football
Korean Official To Visit FIFA
The Korea Football Association "has buckled down to the task of saving footballer Park Jong-woo from hot water" over his controversial sign at the London Games, according to Chun Sung-woo of the KOREA HERALD. The KFA has sent a senior official to FIFA in Zurich "to explain the incident, rather than ...
Tags: Asia, International Football
ManU Scores With Van Persie Signing
Robin van Persie will join ManU "in a projected £24M ($35M) deal" after Arsenal gave its "unsettled" star forward permission to move to Old Trafford, according to Oliver Kay of the LONDON TIMES. Van Persie had spent the last six weeks "agitating for a move" from Arsenal and he told Manager Ars ...
Spain Broadcasters Facing Pressure
The Spanish government "is pressuring" broadcasters Mediapro and Prisa to work out a deal in order to guarantee football on TV, according to Africa Semprun of ELECONOMISTA.es. Secretary of State for Sports Manuel Cardenal was at the meeting Tuesday and according to the Supreme Council of Sports he i ...
Tags: Europe, International Football
SPL Seeks Clarification Over Rangers' Debt
The Scottish Premier League has sought clarification from the Scottish FA over an agreement "previously struck to settle a debt" owed by Rangers to Dundee United, according to Grant Russell of STV. Both governing bodies "agreed to pay a percentage of the debt" to Dundee United on Rangers' behalf, ta ...
