Big money kit deals increase as suppliers compete for Europe's top clubs
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- Europe
- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 11:46
By Paul NicholsonMay 15 – The value of kit deals in the English Premier League has jumped a massive 32%, while the cost of a replica shirt in England has risen 8.3% but is still the lowest priced on average in comparison to Europe's other major leagues, according to a report released today.
Premier League could get its 39th game with play off possible for CL spot
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 13:53
By Tom ParsonsMay 16 – News that the English Premier League could have its first-ever play off for a Champions League spot if results went a certain way this weekend, has sparked a wave of social media excitement and betting activity.
Zenit loses CAS appeal, with points staying with Dynamo Moscow
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 13:05
By Mark BaberMay 15 - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld the award of a 3-0 win to Dynamo Moscow, imposed by the Football Union of Russia (FUR), after the game between Dynamo and Zenit was abandoned after Dynamo's goalkeeper was hit by a flare thrown by Zenit fans. The panel also rejected Zenit's requests to sanction Dynamo Moscow.
Barça's La Liga triumph boosts Gunners' transfer war chest
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 13:28
By Gareth MessengerMay 15 - Arsenal are expected to receive a windfall of around £3million after Barcelona were officially revealed as the new champions of Spain.
India, Pakistan and Bangladesh 'Neighbours Series' cancelled
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- Asia
- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 13:16
By Mark BaberMay 5 - The 'Neighbours Series' tournament, scheduled to be hosted by Fulham FC at Craven Cottage between the national sides of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh in June, has been cancelled.
ITV adds European football output with England games, Sky picks up the rest
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 10:15
By Paul NicholsonMay 15 - The battle for premium broadcast football rights continues in the UK with ITV picking up the rights to England Euro 2016 and 2018 World Cup qualifying competitions.
Spanish shuffle match officials as calls for higher standards get louder
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- Europe
- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 08:28
By Monica VillarMay 14 - Calls for an overhaul of the Spanish refereeing system are becoming louder. Spanish referees have come under fire as the season comes to a close and poor decisions potentially mean life or death in the race to survive in la Liga's top division.
Blatter slams Roma's racist fans and 'not acceptable' Italian sanctions
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 23:38
By Andrew WarshawMay 14 - FIFA President Sepp Blatter has once again reacted to the latest incident of racial abuse by fans, denouncing the Italian authorities for being too weak and saying lessons have still not been learned.
FIFA imposes global bans on Estonian match-fixers as investigations deepen
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- FIFA
- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 23:07
May 14 - FIFA has extended worldwide a raft of bans imposed on eight players by the Estonian FA and one player by the Lebanese FA following matchfixing and fraud inquiries.
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