CIES Survey values Messi at twice Ronaldo and Barça squad at €658m
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- Europe
- Published on Thursday, 13 June 2013 13:17
By Mark BaberJune 13 - The CIES Football Observatory has published the 2013 edition of its Annual Review analysing an eclectic mix of statistics, based on data from OPTAPro on the 'Big 5' leagues of Europe - the Premier League, Liga, Ligue 1, Bundesliga and Serie A.
Manchester United fans get shirty over Cantona's collar
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- Premier League
- Published on Thursday, 13 June 2013 12:08
By Tom ParsonsJune 13 - Manchester United Megastore officials caused a stir when they announced that they would not print some of their ex-players' names on the back of the club's newly launched home kit.
CVMóvel renews Cape Verde deal and dives deeper with the Blue Sharks
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- Africa
- Published on Thursday, 13 June 2013 11:46
June 13 - CVMóvel, a subsidiary of Portugal Telecom in Cape Verde and the Cape Verde Football Federation have renewed their sponsorship partnership for a further three years, whilst launching the CVMóvel Blue Sharks, aimed at training a new generation of Cape Verde players.
Chevy in cruise control as it adds US Soccer to portfolio alongside Man Utd
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- Central & North America
- Published on Thursday, 13 June 2013 09:51
By Mark BaberJune 13 - The United States Soccer Federation and Chevrolet announced a three-year sponsorship deal on Monday which makes Chevrolet the Official Partner of U.S. Soccer for the next three years.
Players Union and government seek common ground to expand football economy
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- Europe
- Published on Thursday, 13 June 2013 12:28
By Gareth MessengerJune 13 - The headquarters of the Association of Spanish Footballers (AFE) yesterday hosted the first visit of D. Miguel Cardenal Carro (pictured) since he became the secretary of state for sport.
Togolese players refuse to travel to Libya for World Cup qualifier
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- Africa
- Published on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 11:26
By Mark BaberJune 12 - Despite FIFA's decision to move Friday's Libya-Togo World Cup qualifier from Benghazi to Tripoli, Togo's captain Alaixys Romao (pictured) and Jonathan Ayite are refusing to take the trip on the grounds of personal security.
Quebec Soccer suspended over refusal to lift turban ban
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- Central & North America
- Published on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 12:14
By Mark BaberJune 12 - The Quebec Soccer Federation has been suspended by the Canadian Soccer Association after failing to reverse its decision to ban the use of turbans/patkas/keski on the football pitch.
Global fan vote opens for first ever ‘All Star’ football concept
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- World Football
- Published on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 10:53
June 12 - Pick the best 30 players in the world and play them off against each other – Europe vs Rest of the World – is something that could generally only happens in a computer game. Having football fans globally pick the top 30 players makes it slightly more unlikely. Or is it?
Argentine FA issues two-match ban on away supporters after fan shot dead
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- South America
- Published on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 12:46
By Mark BaberJune 12 – Argentinean fans have been banned from attending away games for the next two matches following the death of Lanus football fan Daniel Jerez at the Clausura match between Estudiantes de La Plata and Lanus at the Ciudad de La Plata Stadium, near Buenos Aires, on Monday night
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