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SBC’s on the ball: Barnsley, Antoine Griezmann and Anderlecht

SBC News SBC’s on the ball: Barnsley, Antoine Griezmann and Anderlecht

From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, SBC has you covered. This edition looks at “exploitative” ticket prices, Barcelona being reported to FIFA and an intriguing new owner at Barnsley.  ____________________ Getting the ‘Moneyball’ rolling at Barnsley It could be a big 2018 for Barnsley FC, after the Championship …

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Project11 extends West Bromwich Albion partnership

SBC News Project11 extends West Bromwich Albion partnership

Project11 has announced the renewal of its existing contract with West Bromwich Albion Football Club. As part of the deal, the London-based Sports Marketing company will continue to gain access to some of the most in-demand perimeter LED advertising space in football, namely the English Premier League.   Renewing the agreement until the end of the 2019/20 season, Project11 has stated …

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Project11 expands portfolio with Atlético Madrid fixtures

SBC News Project11 expands portfolio with Atlético Madrid fixtures

Project11 has announced the addition of 22 home and away Atlético Madrid fixtures, enabling brands to benefit from more La Liga advertising opportunities than ever before. This addition to Project11’s La Liga offerings, which currently includes perimeter advertising at 36 Real Madrid and Barcelona away fixtures, will deliver the opportunity to further increase brand exposure using Digital Billboard Replacement (DBR) technology. …

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50/1 for Leicester City and Shakespeare to do the impossible

SBC News 50/1 for Leicester City and Shakespeare to do the impossible

There was much ado about something after Leicester City earned their place in the Champions League Quarter Finals under new manager Craig Shakespeare. Following the draw earlier today the Premier League champions must now prepare for a showdown with Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid. The Spaniards have reached the final twice in the past four years, but have fallen at the …

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Weekend La Liga tips from bettingexpert

SBC News Weekend La Liga tips from bettingexpert

Barcelona may be storming to a 3rd title in 4 seasons, but there is still plenty to play for at both ends of La Liga. Popular tipster site, bettingexpert, has provided tips for 3 of the weekend’s biggest matches. Bragging rights will be on offer at the Santiago Bernabéu, Sporting Gijón will be looking to pull clear of the bottom …

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Plus500 upgrades sponsorship of Atlético Madrid

SBC News Plus500 upgrades sponsorship of Atlético Madrid

Plus500 the financial trading platform, at the centre of a takeover bid by igaming technology provider Playtech has announced that it has upgraded its sponsorship of Spanish La Liga football club Atlético Madrid, Spain’s third biggest football club. From season 2015/2016 Plus500 is set to be the official shirt sponsor of “Los Colchoneros” (Atlético Madrid’s nickname). The Israeli trading platform …

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Phil Neville: you want transparency in football

SBC News Phil Neville: you want transparency in football

Former Everton, Manchester United and England footballer, and now BBC pundit, Phil Neville has become an ambassador for football prediction platform Predikta. Here he discusses why he signed up and his take on the FA’s betting ban. SBC: Being a professional footballer, there must have been lots of travelling. How did you and your team mates kill time? PN: You’re …

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Indian football needs a ‘Soccer Sachin’

SBC News Indian football needs a 'Soccer Sachin'

SBC News’ Sam Cooke revisits the Indian Super League after its glitzy opening weekend and notices the absence of local footballing stars. So it begins… The much anticipated Indian Super League (ISL) kicked off its debut season on Sunday at the Salt Lake Stadium in West Bengal. Atletico De Kolkata, a team subtly affiliated with Atletico Madrid, were the victors …

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Does pay equal performance?

SBC News Does pay equal performance?

Thirteen European football clubs are amongst the world’s top 50 sports teams when it comes to multi-million euro salaries, the Global Sports Salaries Survey 2014 reveals. While massive pay-packets entice the globe’s best players and performers, punters love a dreamer and rule breaker. But could the answer to finally cracking stubborn footy accumulators and bets lie in the amount a …

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