UNITED CELEBRATE FACEBOOK FIRST Manchester United have hit 50 million followers on Facebook becoming the first sports organisation to reach that landmark. Launched less than four years ago, United’s Facebook page has become an essential destination for tens of millions of United fans around the globe as the place to get all the latest club news […]
Manchester United score in the Far East with new sponsorship deal
CHO-A PHARM DEAL FOR UNITED Manchester United has sealed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Korean pharmaceutical company Cho-A Pharm who become the club’s official pharmaceuticals partner in Korea and Vietnam. The deal will see club imagery placed on Cho-A Pharm’s diverse range of products, including nutritional and dietary supplements, as well as over-the-counter medicines. Cho-A Pharm will […]
Aleksandar Kolarov signs contract extension but Cesc Fabregas opts for Chelsea
Manchester City left back Aleksandar Kolarov has signed a two year contract extension to stay at the club. Kolarov, who had one year left on his current deal, was signed by City in 2010 and looked set to leave the club in 2013 after falling out of favour with previous manager Roberto Mancini. The Serbian […]
Brazil exploit luckless Pletikosa to beat Croatia
BRAZIL 3, CROATIA 1 (WORLD CUP GROUP A) There was plenty of proof if it were required that Brazil will have to scrap every step of the way if they are to fulfil their ‘footballing destiny’ and win the World Cup on home soil after they used a huge slice of luck to finish 3-1 winners against […]
Brazil World Cup to gross over four billion dollars
Is the World Cup, FIFA’s cash cow, losing its lustre? FIFA’s global showpiece is set to open against a backdrop of street protests, corruption claims, deaths of construction workers and the rise of national and international club competitions: But Sportcal, the sports market intelligence company, reveals in the latest issue of its magazine Sportcal Insight […]