Nike Donates $1M to Japan’s Recovery

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Nike Inc. said it will donate $1 million to the recovery efforts in Japan, while its Nike Japan subsidiary will donate $250,000 worth of footwear and apparel for victims.

DISCUSSION: Bin Hammam Challenges Blatter: Thoughts?

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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Mohamed Bin Hammam has confirmed that he will contest FIFA chief Sepp Blatter’s campaign for a fourth consecutive term as the president of world soccer’s governing body. Bin Hammam’s challenge will be the first that Blatter has faced for his presidency in nearly a decade after the Qatari confirmed that he would stand against the Swiss incumbent in the June 1 elections.

March 21: FC Barcelona and Unesco Put Racism Offside

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Messi, Pique and Seydou Keita are the main protagonists of the new FC Barcelona Foundation – Unesco campaign against racism. The aim is to raise awareness and fight against this plague in football. Every March 21, the FC Barcelona Foundation and Unesco celebrate the fight against racism by launching such campaigns.

MLS Teams Sign Broadcast Deals for 2011 Football Season

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As Major League Soccer (MLS) kicks off its 16th season, the bulk of the league’s clubs have signed multiple local television and radio contracts.