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World Cup 2022 in Qatar: FIFA to sanction the use of just 8-10 venues

Qatar, the host country of the 2022 World Cup, could play out the competition in only eight venues, despite the fact that original plans propose the construction of 12 new stadia, according to FIFA and its Secretary General Jerome Valcke. "We will be pragmatic and we will find the right number…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 5307
• Published on 06/05/13 at 17:54
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Bayern: Hoeness to be suspended from duty after the Champions League final (Der Spiegel)

Bayern Munich President Uli Hoeness, accused of tax evasion, will announce at a meeting of the club's supervisory board on 06/05/2013, that he will be suspended from duty during the investigation of Justice German, revealed the German weekly newspaper Der Spiegel, on 05/05/2013. This suspension…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 5295
• Published on 06/05/13 at 16:16
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Franz Beckenbauer: ambassador of Gazprom social project

Russian energy company Gazprom has announced their international social project "Football for Friendship", with Franz Beckenbauer as ambassador.The "Football for Friendship" initiative brings together children aged from 10-16 in eight European countries: United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, Serbia…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Sporting Goods & Brands, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 6306
• Published on 06/05/13 at 11:22
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Suspicions of match fixing: the Spanish LFP launches an investigation

The Spanish LFP (Professional Football League) has opened an investigation, looking into Deportivo La Coruna's 4-0 victory against Levante on 13/04/13. Suspicions come from Levant player, Javier Barkero who accused his teammates of lacking commitment at half-time when his team was already losing…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Betting, Legal, …
• Article # 5267
• Published on 03/05/13 at 13:54
UEFA Rankings: France stays sixth

France remains in sixth place in the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) rankings, behind Portugal who retain fifth place, thanks to Benfica's achievement of reaching the Europa League final having beaten Turkish side Fenerbahçe 0-1 and 3-1. Portugal is 168 points ahead of France…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 5284
• Published on 03/05/13 at 12:48
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Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa (Bahrain) elected President of the AFC

Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa (Bahrain), 47, has been elected as President of the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) for two years during a congress meeting in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) on the 02/05/2013He received 33 out of 46 votes, compared to 7 for Worawi Makudi (Thailand) and 6 for Yusuf…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 5268
• Published on 03/05/13 at 11:46
Carlsberg: Official partner of Euro 2016

On 02/05/2013, UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) and the beer brand Carlsberg, announced the extension of a partnership initiated in 1988. In 2016, Carlsberg will be the official sponsor of the European championships for the eighth consecutive time.The Danish company is also set to…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Sporting Goods & Brands, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 5282
• Published on 02/05/13 at 18:50
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Palmeiras: Allianz acquire stadium naming rights for €117 million

German insurer Allianz has signed the agreement for the naming rights of Brazilian club Palmeiras' stadium, for a total of $148.9 million (€117 million), on 29/04/2013. The club based in Sao Paulo indicates that the contract will last for 20 years with an option to extend for 10 years. This…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 5281
• Published on 02/05/13 at 16:30