Claudio Ranieri has signed a deal to promote watch firm TAG Heuer.

The Leicester manager will be a brand ambassador for the firm and work as part of their #DontCrackUnderPressure campaign. 

Find out more HERE.

 

The English Premier League has unveiled its new visual identity which will be launched from the 2016/17 season. 

The rebrand is part of the league’s move away from a title sponsorship after ending its deal with Barclays.

The league worked in partnership with global agency DesignStudio and Robin Brand Consultants to created the new identity that includes a “modern take on the Premier League’s famous lion icon which is flexible in digital and broadcast formats”.

“From next season we will move away from title sponsorship and the competition will be known simply as the Premier League, a decision which provided the opportunity to consider how we wanted to present ourselves as an organisation and competition,” said Premier League Managing Director, Richard Masters.

“We are very pleased with the outcome: a visual identity which is relevant, modern and flexible that will help us celebrate everyone that makes the Premier League.

“We look forward to sharing more details of our new positioning in the coming months.”

DesignStudio Founder and CEO, Paul Stafford, added: “Our aim was to create an identity that acknowledges everyone who plays a part in one of the most exciting leagues in the world.

“And with a fresh, new take on the iconic Lion, we’ve created an identity that’s purpose-built for the demands of the modern world. While staying true to the Premier League’s history and heritage.”

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) and GiveMeSport have agreed a partnership that will see the launch of GiveMeSport.com/NBA, the NBA’s new official online destination in the United Kingdom.

The site, which will be launched in the coming weeks, will be hosted in a dedicated section of GiveMeSport.com and will feature a range of multimedia content including videos, highlights, localized editorial and real-time statistics.

Fans who visit NBA.com in the UK will be automatically redirected to GiveMeSport.com/NBA.

“By partnering with GiveMeSport, one of Britain’s key sports news hubs, we will provide fans in the UK with an enhanced NBA experience through localized content.” said NBA EMEA Digital Director Xavier Bidault.

GiveMeSport CEO Nick Thain said. “This deal highlights the calibre of partner we are looking to work with, and we’re excited to bring the NBA directly to the British sports fan.”

GiveMeSport.com/NBA will provide fans with extensive video highlights, including individual game recaps, the Top 10 Plays of the Day, the Fast Break and more.

Fans will be able to access dedicated team pages featuring the latest news and highlights from all 30 NBA teams.

iSportconnect and INTERACT have announced an exciting new partnership for the Directors Clubs in the Middle East as Musco Gulf Lighting and Contracting has become an Official Partner of both the Dubai and Abu Dhabi events which will take place in November this year.

The Directors Club events in both cities will take place on the 10^th and 12^th November respectively and will gather a select group of high level sports business professionals to discuss how the sports industry can further improve, how the industry can create sustainable events and help to drive business in the Middle East region through sport.

For over 30 years, Musco Sports Lighting has specialised in designing and manufacturing Sports and large Area Lighting. With an extensive client base, Musco have worked with many top sporting facilities across the Middle East including; Meydan Horse Racecourse in Dubai, Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain International Circuit in Manama, Losail International Circuit and Six Major Stadiums, as well as practice fields in Doha to Olympic Games, collegiate athletics and community recreational fields.

“I am delighted to confirm our new partner Musco Lighting as the Official Lighting Partners of the iSportconnect Directors’ Club events in the Middle East,” commented Michael Cunnah, iSportconnect Chairman.

“Musco have a strong and relevant presence across the region and will add significantly to our Dubai and Abu Dhabi Directors’ Club events.”

Brett Paulsen, General Manager, Musco Gulf Lighting and Contracting, said: “It’s a pleasure to be an Official Partner of the iSportconnect Directors’ Club events in the region. We very much like the concept of these events and can see the importance of such a unique gathering.”

“As a high level gathering, we are looking forward to hearing from the industry leaders on how we can improve and grow our business in the region even further.”

Following the success of the first ever Directors’ Club event in Dubai, iSportconnect and INTERACT will organise two events in November in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The events include an impressive panel of high-profile panellists participating in an interactive Question-Time debate and an exclusive networking reception and dinner carrying on into the evening.

The event allows rights holders and sponsors in the Middle East a fantastic, open discussion platform. Our high profile audience can network in a closed-door environment and discuss their challenges and the latest topical debate in the sports business in the Middle East.

All enquiries or to register your interest, please contact: Sally Corander at sally@interact-events.com or Sylvia-Line Lamaro at sylvia-line@isportconnect.com

Andy Murray and Simon Fuller have launched a new management company in London called 77.

Fuller has been Murray’s manager for the past five years and now the pair have unveiled the London-based company that will look after the Wimbledon champion and his brother Jamie.

The name 77 comes from the 77-year wait for a British men’s single champion at Wimbledon that Murray put to rest when he beat Novak Djokovic in the final of this year’s tournament.

Murray said: “The new company will allow me more freedom and the chance to become more involved in my business affairs.

“I’ve got a great team of people around me who I trust, both on and off the court, which in turn allows me to completely focus on my tennis.

“I look forward to working with the team on the next stage of my career.

“The choice of name, 77, is symbolic and means a lot to me – the wait for a Wimbledon men’s singles champion and the final being played on the 7th of July.”

Fuller will be the chairman of 77 and Murray’s PR and media associate Matt Gentry will be the firm’s managing director.

Bristol City Football Club have seen the redevelopment plans for their Ashton Gate Stadium publicly revealed to 1, arthritis | 600 people.

Revealed by Bristol Sport, erectile the proposal plans to replace the existing Williams and Wedlock Stands whilst refurbishing the Dolman Stand.

The hope is for Ashton Gate to become the premier sports and exhibition centre in the South West of England, raising the capacity to 26,500 from 21,479 for both Bristol City FC and Bristol Rugby home games from 2016 onwards.

Supporters of both clubs attended the display throughout June 25 and 26, along with immediate neighbours, local councillors, businesses, club sponsors, local voluntary and community groups, as well as playing and coaching staff.

Guy Price, Ashton Gate’s development director, said: “We are extremely grateful for the interest that supporters and the public have shown in the proposals, and for the time they have given to comment on and help finalise the overall design.

“We are now analysing the comments and feedback, with a view to submitting a planning application later in the summer. The response to the proposals will shape the final design that is submitted for planning.”

The vast majority of fans backed the redevelopment with the ‘support experience’ highlighted as one of the most important aspects of the plans.

The upgrading of facilities, with the individual stands, rail-seating, the quality of food concessions, corporate lounges/boxes and accessible seating for disabled spectators receiving particular attention.

If planning permission is granted work is likely to begin at the end of the 2013-14 seasons.

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