Revealed: secret plan for football revolution

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Plans to organise a GB 2bn European football superleague beginning in August 2000 have been revealed. The organisers, Netherlands-based Media Partners International, plan to run a 32-club league competition and a 'Pro-Cup' knockout involving up to 40 or 50 teams. Those participating could earn more than twice the amount they gain from UEFA competitions and would benefit from a less unpredictable revenue stream. Clubs signing up for the European Football League (EFL) would be given a minimum payment, thought to be GB 20mn, plus extra for their commercial power. There may also be some funds for investment in 'grass-roots' football. UK teams Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool have admitted they have been examining the proposals. In response to the proposals, which are thought to be well advanced, UEFA has announced its own plans for a European league and will reveal further proposals at its committee meeting at Lisbon in October.

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Plans to run a 32-club league competition and a 'Pro-Cup' knockout involving up to 40 or 50 teams

Strategy & planning, Netherlands, Article, Media Partners International Ltd.

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The sting that hurt Newcastle FC

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Some observers have expressed reservations about the way in which journalists from the News of the World gathered damaging information about Douglas Hall and Freddie Shepherd, directors of Newcastle United football club. Phil Hall, the newspaper's editor, rejects allegations of entrapment. The directors were forced to resign, but some people feel that they would have been forgiven by the team's fans if they had made an immediate apology. In fact, local people supported the strong line taken against the directors by the local newspaper.

Ethical aspects, Media coverage, Football teams, Journalists

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Worth millions. The shirts that is

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Replica football shirts are one of the largest sectors of the 1.6 billion pounds sterling sports and leisurewear market in the UK. It is thought that football clubs earn at least 10 pounds sterling for each shirt sold, along with retainers from manufacturers. Leading sportswear concerns such as Nike and Reebok are prepared to pay very large sums to gain deals with the top clubs. There are mixed views about whether sales of replica football shirts are rising or falling.

Men's & Women's Sportswear, Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing, APPAREL AND OTHER TEXTILE PRODUCTS, United Kingdom, Sportswear, Clothing industry, Sport clothes industry

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