Manchester City’s Middle East-based owner is investing in a huge housing development close to the ground. The Abu Dhabi United Group has agreed a joint venture with Manchester City Council which will ultimately aim to invest £1billion in more than six thousand houses in East Manchester. The first phase, of what has been dubbed the Manchester Life initiative, will […]
Manchester United have 50 million Facebook followers
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 […]
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 […]
Manchester United remain top of football’s rich list
Manchester United remain the richest club in English football, but neighbours City are closing the gap. Accountant Deloitte’s annual football review reveals United were top of the table in their 2012/13 title-winning campaign with revenues of £362.2million. City are second with £271.8m, but City had greater year-on-year growth of 18-per-cent compared to United’s 13-per-cent. The […]