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©  fifa.com

Transfers: "The market decides (...) We can not intervene" (Joseph Blatter, FIFA)

"One hundred million for Gareth Bale? I doubt a player is worth so much," said Joseph Blatter, President of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), in Zurich (Switzerland), headquarters of the international body, on the 03/09/2013."I doubt, I doubt, but I cannot stop this. (...…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 9331
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©  D.R.

Magogo Moses, chairman of the Federation of Uganda Football Association

Moses Magogo has been appointed FUFA chairman (Uganda Football Federation) with 92.3% of the vote, 68 out of 72 voters on the 31/08/2013. The computer engineer by training takes over Lawrence Mulindwa, in office since 2005, who declined to seek re-election. Moses Magogo will chair the federation…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 9324
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©  Premierleague.com

Premier League: €745m spent on the transfer market, 28% more than the previous season

20 Barclays Premier League clubs have spent a record amount of €745m on the transfer market, which ended at midnight on the 02/09/2013. This total represents a 28% increase compared to the €580m spent during the previous season. The previous record was set at €588m in the 2007/08 season.English…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Transfer Market
• Article # 9315
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©  LOC

Morocco 2013: FIFA unveiled the official emblem of the FIFA Club World Cup

The Local Organising Committee for the FIFA Club World Cup (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) has unveiled the official emblem of "Morocco 2013" on the 02/09/2013 in Casablanca, 100 days before the tournament kick-off. Decorated with patterns influenced by the ancient Moroccan art…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs
• Article # 9311
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Gareth Bale to Real Madrid: a €91m transfer, according to the Spanish club

Welsh midfielder Gareth Bale has been officially presented on the 02/09/2013 by Real Madrid, who recruited the player for an estimated €91m (€84 + €7m bonus), according to Real Madrid TV, the Spanish club's official TV-channel. The player leaves Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League, ANG) and signs…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Finance, Transfer Market
• Article # 9292
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Liga: 61.2% of transfer spending only for Real Madrid and FC Barcelona

Out of the €381m spent by twenty Spanish Liga clubs during the 2013 summer transfer window, Real Madrid (€163.5m) and Barcelona (€70m) alone account for 61.2 % (€233.5m) of expenses. Welshman Gareth Bale's sole transfer, from Tottenham Hotspur (ENG) to Real Madrid for €91m according to the Spanish…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Transfer Market
• Article # 9305
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Italy: online betting operator Iziplay to partner with six clubs in 2013/14

Italian online betting operator Iziplay has partnered with six Italian clubs, including five Serie A clubs for the 2013/14 season, the company announced on the 30/08/2013.The operator, property of gaming group Cogetech has renewed contracts started in October 2012 with AC Milan and Lazio (Serie…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Betting
• Article # 9279
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©  EU

European Commission: a study on the assessment of the "home-grown player" rule

"It cannot be categorically established at this stage that the restrictive effects of the rule on the free movement of workers are proportionate to the very limited benefits of the rule in terms of competitive balance and the training and development of young players", that is one of the findings…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 9266
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©  Juventus

Serie A: Juventus inaugurate the "Legends Club", a VIP lounge at Juventus Stadium

Juventus (Serie A) have inaugurated the "Legends Club" VIP lounge at Juventus Stadium (41,000 seats) on the occasion of the Juventus-Lazio fixture, on the 31/08/2013.The lounge, which offers a panoramic view onto the pitch, offers the opportunity to dine. A bar and a personal account manager are…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 9288
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