City Football Group

Manchester United PLC Appoints Omar Berrada as New CEO

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Saturday, January 20, 2024

Manchester United (NYSE: MANU; the “Company” and the “Group”) – one of the most popular and successful sports teams in the world – is pleased to announce the appointment of Omar Berrada as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Manchester United (NYSE: MANU; the “Company” and the “Group”) – one of the most popular and successful sports teams in the world – is pleased to announce the appointment of Omar Berrada as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • The Club is determined to put football and performance on the pitch back at the heart of everything we do.
  • It is our stated ambition to re-establish Manchester United as a title-winning club.
  • Omar’s start date will be confirmed in due course; in the meantime, Patrick Stewart will continue as interim CEO.

BrandEd Announces CEO Transition

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrandEd, the leading provider of experiential and professional education offered in partnership with premier brands, today announced the appointment of Brandon Busteed as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2024. Busteed will replace Michael Chung, who has been CEO of BrandEd since founding it in 2014. Chung will take on the role of Vice Chairman of BrandEd and work with the Board to continue to provide strategic support and guidance.

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  • Busteed will replace Michael Chung, who has been CEO of BrandEd since founding it in 2014.
  • Chung will take on the role of Vice Chairman of BrandEd and work with the Board to continue to provide strategic support and guidance.
  • "On behalf of the board, I want to thank Michael for his vision and entrepreneurial drive in founding BrandEd and developing it from an idea to the vibrant organization it is today," said Andy Snyder, BrandEd Chairperson and CEO of Cambridge Information Group (CIG), which owns BrandEd.
  • I look forward to continuing to work with CIG and Brandon as BrandEd enters its next phase of evolution."

OKX NAMED OFFICIAL SLEEVE PARTNER OF MANCHESTER CITY IN EXPANSION OF PARTNERSHIP

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Friday, June 30, 2023

MANCHESTER, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manchester City and OKX, one of the leading crypto exchanges by trading volume and a leading Web3 technology company, today announced OKX as the Club's Official Sleeve Partner in a new multi-year agreement.

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  • MANCHESTER, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manchester City and OKX, one of the leading crypto exchanges by trading volume and a leading Web3 technology company, today announced OKX as the Club's Official Sleeve Partner in a new multi-year agreement.
  • OKX's partnership with Manchester City began in March 2022, first expanding in July 2022 to become the Club's Official Training Kit Partner for the 2022/23 season.
  • Ferran Soriano, Chief Executive Officer at City Football Group, said: "We are very proud to have OKX represented on the sleeve of the Manchester City shirt.
  • Manchester City was our first official global brand partnership and in just a year and a half we have come a long way.

OKX NAMED OFFICIAL SLEEVE PARTNER OF MANCHESTER CITY IN EXPANSION OF PARTNERSHIP

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Friday, June 30, 2023

MANCHESTER, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manchester City and OKX, one of the leading crypto exchanges by trading volume and a leading Web3 technology company, today announced OKX as the Club's Official Sleeve Partner in a new multi-year agreement.

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  • MANCHESTER, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manchester City and OKX, one of the leading crypto exchanges by trading volume and a leading Web3 technology company, today announced OKX as the Club's Official Sleeve Partner in a new multi-year agreement.
  • OKX's partnership with Manchester City began in March 2022, first expanding in July 2022 to become the Club's Official Training Kit Partner for the 2022/23 season.
  • Ferran Soriano, Chief Executive Officer at City Football Group, said: "We are very proud to have OKX represented on the sleeve of the Manchester City shirt.
  • Manchester City was our first official global brand partnership and in just a year and a half we have come a long way.

Manchester City announces collaboration with global esports organization Gen.G

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Monday, June 19, 2023

The collaboration will see Manchester City work with Gen.G to create new content for fans and host events around the globe.

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  • The collaboration will see Manchester City work with Gen.G to create new content for fans and host events around the globe.
  • LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Treble winners, Manchester City has today announced a new collaboration with world-leading global esports organization, Gen.G.
  • Formed in 2017, Gen.G fields nine top-level esports teams across titles including League of Legends, Valorant and Overwatch.
  • Manchester City are the current Premier League Champions, winning the title consecutively over the last three seasons.

MANCHESTER CITY BECOMES WORLD'S MOST VALUABLE FOOTBALL BRAND

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Monday, June 12, 2023

BARCELONA, Spain, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to a 13% growth in value to €1,506 million, Manchester City has become the most valuable football brand in the world according to the Brand Finance Football 50[1] report. The English club has seen a 34% increase in value following the pandemic and this year has reached its highest ever value.

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  • With a value of 1,506 million euros, the British team leads Brand Finance's "Football 50 2023".
  • BARCELONA, Spain, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to a 13% growth in value to €1,506 million, Manchester City has become the most valuable football brand in the world according to the Brand Finance Football 50 [1] report.
  • Manchester City's rise to the number one spot in the ranking of the most valuable clubs is matched by its presence in the top five of the ranking of the world's strongest clubs.
  • City Football Group is the most valuable company in the world of football, with a brand value of 4,143 million euros.

MANCHESTER CITY NAMED WORLD'S MOST VALUABLE FOOTBALL CLUB BRAND

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

MANCHESTER, England, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manchester City has been named the most valuable football club brand in the world.

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  • MANCHESTER, England, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manchester City has been named the most valuable football club brand in the world.
  • The Club has topped the Brand Finance Football 50 2023 Report for the first time.
  • This project would add a further £300m to City Football Group's investment and regeneration work in East Manchester.
  • Roel de Vries, Chief Operating Officer at City Football Group, said: "Being recognised as the world's most valuable football club brand reflects the phenomenal growth story that Manchester City has had in recent years.

MANCHESTER CITY NAMED WORLD'S MOST VALUABLE FOOTBALL CLUB BRAND

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

MANCHESTER, England, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manchester City has been named the most valuable football club brand in the world.

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  • MANCHESTER, England, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manchester City has been named the most valuable football club brand in the world.
  • The Club has topped the Brand Finance Football 50 2023 Report for the first time.
  • This project would add a further £300m to City Football Group's investment and regeneration work in East Manchester.
  • Roel de Vries, Chief Operating Officer at City Football Group, said: "Being recognised as the world's most valuable football club brand reflects the phenomenal growth story that Manchester City has had in recent years.

MIDEA AND MANCHESTER CITY EXTEND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

MANCHESTER, England, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea, one of the world's leading and largest home appliances producer, today announced the extension of its global partnership with Manchester City.

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  • MANCHESTER, England, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea, one of the world's leading and largest home appliances producer, today announced the extension of its global partnership with Manchester City.
  • This year's eagerly awaited edition is soon to be released across Midea and Manchester City channels.
  • As part of the renewal, Midea and Manchester City will continue to create high quality content campaigns through further collaboration with players.
  • Roel de Vries, Chief Operating Officer at City Football Group, said: "We are pleased to further extend our partnership with Midea today.

MIDEA AND MANCHESTER CITY EXTEND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

MANCHESTER, England, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea, one of the world's leading and largest home appliances producer, today announced the extension of its global partnership with Manchester City.

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  • MANCHESTER, England, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea, one of the world's leading and largest home appliances producer, today announced the extension of its global partnership with Manchester City.
  • This year's eagerly awaited edition is soon to be released across Midea and Manchester City channels.
  • As part of the renewal, Midea and Manchester City will continue to create high quality content campaigns through further collaboration with players.
  • Roel de Vries, Chief Operating Officer at City Football Group, said: "We are pleased to further extend our partnership with Midea today.