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Univision, the official Spanish-language television network for the FIFA World Cup 2006 tournament, has made a significant impact in its coverage of the event. With 14 matches under its belt, Univision has outdelivered English-language networks ABC and ESPN2 in key demographics, including Persons 2+, Adult 18-49 viewers, and Kids 2-11
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Scientific Atlanta, a Cisco company, has expanded its support for the upcoming 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany matches by incorporating high-definition (HD) encoding and delivery of video to German national broadcaster ARD/ZDF. The company's iLYNX video adaptation platform has been chosen to support live video feeds from
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The Official Guide 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany will be published by Landucci Publishers and distributed exclusively by Wal-Mart in the United States. The guide will cater to two distinct markets: English-speaking soccer fans and US Hispanics. Marco Landucci, president of Landucci Publishers, emphasizes that this is the only official
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Fifa, football's world governing body, has returned more than 1 million room nights in Germany that it had reserved for the upcoming World Cup. The organisation had initially reserved 2 million room nights to sell to sponsors, dignitaries, and teams, but with less than a month to go
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As the 2006 FIFA World Cup approaches, Chongqing Cable TV is gearing up to promote its CCTV high-definition pay TV channel in the city. Starting next Tuesday, live broadcasts of the FIFA World Cup will be available on the channel, providing an opportunity for Chongqing Cable TV to showcase its
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Acting star Ray Winstone, known for his portrayal of gritty and violent characters, has been chosen to represent the Football Association's campaign to promote good behaviour among England supporters at the World Cup in Germany. Winstone, a 49-year-old West Ham fan, will appear in video appeals to fans
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As the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany gets underway, Crutchfield is ramping up its efforts to ensure that Spanish-speaking fans can enjoy the high-definition broadcasts of the games. With over 40 million Spanish-speaking people living in the United States, the company is expanding its Spanish-language website, Crutchfieldenespanol.com, to provide
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The Smulyan Group, consisting of over 15 local investors and Jeff Smulyan, has made a significant commitment to diversity in Major League Baseball by investing 25% of the ownership stake in the Washington Nationals, the highest percentage in MLB history. This move comes as the Group announces its intention to
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A recent AP/AOL Sports poll indicates that nearly half of baseball fans have an unfavorable opinion of Barry Bonds, with opinions on his eligibility for the Hall of Fame divided along the lines of when the steroid use occurred. The poll, conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs, surveyed a representative
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MasterCard International has taken legal action against the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) over the awarding of Visa International sponsorship for the World Cup, the world's most-watched sporting event. According to MasterCard's 22-page complaint, FIFA's agreement with Visa violates their 2002-2006 Sponsorship Agreement,
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Univision Communications Inc., the leading Spanish-language media company in the United States, has announced that The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, will sponsor Univision's exclusive Spanish-language broadcast of the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006. The sponsorship agreement includes World Cup matches, specials, vignettes,
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A Scottish charity, Nil By Mouth, has heavily criticized Uefa's decision to let Rangers off the hook for sectarian chanting during their Champions League matches against Villarreal. The charity has called on the Scottish Football Association to take action against such behavior, citing Uefa's statement that
