More than any other sport, the NBA has made tremendous efforts to grow its popularity outside North America and basketball cards are part of that mix. According to SLAM magazine, the league has set up its first office in South Africa. It’s located in Johannesburg. Amadou Gallo Fall, former Director of Player Personnel and Vice President of International Affairs for the … [Read more...] about Blog: Panini Sees New Basktball Card Market in Africa
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Topps, Panini Chase Monster Soccer Market
It may fight with baseball for the attention of Americans but in the rest of the world, the World Cup is beyond huge. Topps and Panini are busy cranking out card and sticker sets to coincide with the Cup...and the interest and sales overseas are staggering. Topps is launching its World Stars trading card game which will feature cards depicting "football" stars from all … [Read more...] about Topps, Panini Chase Monster Soccer Market
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