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3 June 2013

Sports Stars Media plc

("Sports Stars" or the "Company")

Change of Directorate

Sports Stars Media plc, the Portuguese based sports animation and media company, announces  the appointment of Sónia Magalhães as Finance Director and the resignation of Luís Freire as Finance Director, who is leaving to pursue other business interests, both with immediate effect.

The Board would like to thank Luís for his contribution to the Company and wish him well in his future endeavors.

Sónia Magalhães, 37, has been Managing Director of Planning and Control at Ongoing Group in Portugal since February 2010. Prior to that she was Chief Financial Officer at Metro Portugal from 2004 to 2009 and Finance Manager at Publiregiões Lda from 2002 to 2004. Sónia has a degree in Management from Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e da Empresa.

Ruben Dias, Chief Executive Officer of Sports Stars, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Sonia to the Company at a time of significant progress and expectation for the business. The experience she brings to the board and her enthusiasm for our business model will add further strength to our management team. We thank Luis for his contribution and wish him well for the future."

For further information:

Sports Stars Media plc


Ruben Dias (Chief Executive Officer)

Tel: +1604 902 2214

Sanlam Securities UK Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker)


Lindsay Mair / Katie Shelton

Tel: +44 (0) 207 628 2200

Newgate Threadneedle (Financial PR)


Josh Royston / Heather Armstrong

Tel: +44 (0) 207 653 9580

No further information is required to be disclosed under Rule 17 and paragraph (g) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for Companies.




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