Over the years it has been without controversy that more Americans played soccer than actually followed the sport on its international stage. The AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) boasts 50,000 teams and over 500,000 players. Of course, on the international stage the sport is known as “football.” Different attempts at sparking interest in the sport have come and … [Read more...] about Don’t Sleep on World Cup Soccer Stickers Phenomenon
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Welling Joins Panini
Panini America has hired collectibles industry veteran Martin Welling as its new Vice President of Operations. Welling spent the previous 18 years at The Upper Deck Company, most recently as that company’s Senior Vice President of Creative Services. At Panini America, Welling will oversee the product development, production and creative departments for the company and will … [Read more...] about Welling Joins Panini
Panini Hopes World Cup Stickers Will Catch on Here
Panini America has launched its marketing efforts to introduce the official 2010 FIFA World Cup Sticker collection for the first time in the United States at major U.S. retailers and online at www.eurosport.com. Panini’s role as the official licensed trading card and sticker collections manufacturer for the FIFA World Cup dates back to the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico … [Read more...] about Panini Hopes World Cup Stickers Will Catch on Here
Upper Deck Releases MLS Card Set
Just ahead of the World Cup in South Africa, the 2010 Upper Deck soccer set is hitting store shelves. “Not only does this year’s effort include many of the top names in Major League Soccer, but it pinpoints specific players from around the globe who will be representing their respective countries in next month’s FIFA World Cup competition," said Jason Mesherah of Upper … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Releases MLS Card Set