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©  FIFA

Transfers: Dutch Federation becomes the first to adopt the DTMS, a national regulatory system

The KNVB (Dutch FA) became the first domestic association to implement the national system for regulating transfers developed by FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), said the international federation on 03/11/2014. This platform, the DTMS (Domestic Transfer Matching System, a…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Transfer Market, …
• Article # 27709
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©  UEFA

Euro 2016 organisers exempt from taxation, as provided in the hosting arrangement

The organisers of Euro 2016 (France, 10/06 to 10/07/2016) will be exempt from any taxes, including VAT, stated the French newspaper Les Echos on 03/11/2014. This tax exemption is justified by "the economic benefits expected from the Euro tournament to the French economy," said the business daily…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 27668
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©  Doha Goals Forum

Doha Goals: "The success proves the correctness of the strategy of Qatar" (A. bin Nasser Al-Thani)

"The objective of the Doha Goals forum is to identify, monitor and achieve the best initiatives in the fields of sport and social and economic development," said Sheikh Faisal bin Mubarak Al-Thani, CEO of the forum in opening session at the Aspire Dome in Doha (Qatar) on 03/11/2014. "The role of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 27656
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©  D.R.

NBA: Kia (automobile) and BBVA (bank) renew their partnerships with the league in 2015

Kia, the Korean automaker and official sponsor of the NBA (National Basketball Association) since 2009, renewed its contract with the league for at least three years, the company announced on 18/10/2014. Kia will become the official supplier of "luxury cars" in the NBA. The brand gets visibility…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27647
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©  D.R.

CAN 2015: CAF maintains the tournament in January 2015, expected response of Morocco by 08/11/2014

"The Executive Committee of CAF confirms its commitment to keep the competition on the dates indicated (17/01/2015 to 08/02/2015), while asking the Royal Moroccan Football Federation to clarify the final position of Morocco not later than 08/11/2014," stated the African confederation on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 27644
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©  ASM

Ligue 1: AS Monaco invite 6 supporters to travel to Portugal with the team for Benfica CL match

AS Monaco FC (Ligue 1) has invited six fans to travel to Lisbon (POR) on the team plane and to attend the meeting SL Benfica - AS Monaco Champions League fixture (Group C, Matchday 4) at the Estádio da Luz on 04/11/2014. Three packages for two persons were offered by AS Monaco via a contest on…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27624
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©  D.R.

Canada 2015: "The men’s World Cup will also be played on artificial pitches" (J. Valcke, FIFA)

"For many years now, any organiser of a FIFA event -- irrespective of whether it be a men’s or women’s competition, including the men’s World Cup -- has had the right to propose for the tournament to be played on artificial turf, provided that it is of the highest quality and the same playing…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 27614
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©  Parma FC

Serie A: Piazza Italia (online sales) becomes the back of the shirt sponsor of Parma FC for 2014-15

Piazza Italia, a website platform for online sales for clothing brands, became the back of the shirt sponsor of Parma FC (Serie A TIM) for the 2014-15 season, the club announced on 20/10/2014.Piazza Italia is the third shirt sponsor of the club, after the vacuum cleaner brand Foletto as the main…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27610
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©  FIFPro

FIFPro: "We will not stop fighting the transfer system" (Philippe Piat)

"The current transfer system is responsible for most of the ills of our sport. It has created the current inflationary bubble, denounced by all parties, by all those who work to preserve the future of football and who have no short-term view, as well as a large number of leaders. (...) The…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Transfer Market, Social Responsibility
• Article # 27595
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