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"If transfers disappear, everyone loses!" (Jean-Pierre Louvel)

"The abolition of the transfer system for players still under contract would be very dangerous for the economy of football," Jean-Pierre Louvel, president of the UCPF (Union of Professional Football Clubs) since 2008 told NTF on the 28/05/2013. "If transfers disappear, clubs will see their…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Transfer Market, Finance
• Article # 6224
• Published on 29/05/13 at 12:32
©  Sportcal
China: the most attractive country in which to hold a major sporting event, according to Sportcal

China is the most attractive country in which to hold a major sporting event, according to a ranking created by Sportcal via the GSI (Global Sports Impact) project, published on 28/05/2013. China retain the top spot which it has held since the first edition of this ranking in 2012. Canada and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing, Agencies, …
• Article # 6469
• Published on 28/05/13 at 16:16
UEFA: Gibraltar becomes a full member

On 24/05/2013, Gibraltar were named the 54th member of UEFA after their nomination was accepted at the 37th congress of the organisation in London. The British overseas territory, located directly under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom, has a population of 29,244 (2010).
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 5866
• Published on 24/05/13 at 16:51
Frédéric Thiriez elected chairman of the European Professional Football Leagues

On the 15/05/2013 in Amsterdam, Frédéric Thiriez, president of the LFP (Professional Football League) in France was elected unanimously as President of the EPFL (European Professional Football Leagues) by the EPFL's board of directors, replacing English Premier League chairman, Sir Dave…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 5663
• Published on 16/05/13 at 16:16
The World Stadium Congress from 03 to 05/06/2013 in Doha (Qatar)

Bringing together members of government, organisation committees and international experts to discuss the various issues related to the construction and development of stadiums capable of hosting international sporting events, is one of the objectives of the World Stadium Congress, held in Doha…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Stadiums
• Article # 6502
• Published on 16/05/13 at 15:00
UEFA Executive Committee reported on the Euro 2016 and the 22 in London 23/05/2013

The designation of the host cities of the 2015 Champions League and Europa League final, as well as the situation regarding Euro 2016, are the main items on the agenda of UEFA's executive committee meeting in London on the 22/05/2013 and 23/05/2013.The body, chaired by Michel Platini, will also…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 6073
• Published on 15/05/13 at 12:43
©  fifa.com
FIFA: "I was always going to leave in 2015" (Blatter)

"It was always the idea to stop in 2015. But we must carry out FIFA's planned reforms and be sure that my successor will ensure that football is a universal sport," said Joseph Blatter, president of FIFA in L'Equipe on 15/05/2013. The 77 year-old from Switzerland, will complete his fourth…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 5525
• Published on 15/05/13 at 11:37
Thierry Henry is the highest paid player in the MLS

Following the publication of a document on the 01/05/2013, cataloguing the wages of MLS players, with an annual salary of €3.3m, Thierry Henry is the highest paid player in the league. Despite being the most lucrative earner in the MLS, the 35 year old Frenchman's wages have reduced by 23.25…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 5348
• Published on 07/05/13 at 13:52
©  guardian.co.uk
FIFA: Chuck Blazer, member of the Executive Committee has been provisionally suspended

The American, Chuck Blazer, a member of FIFA's Executive Committee has been suspended from all football-related activity for a maximum of 90 days by the International Federation's Ethics Committee tribunal on the 06/05/2013. This decision "is based on the fact that Chuck Blazer seems to have…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 5330
• Published on 07/05/13 at 11:00
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