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FIFA receives a delegation from the Council of Europe to discuss governance and scandals

A delegation from the Council of Europe was received at FIFA's (International Federation of Association Football) home in Zurich, by president Sepp Blatter on the 16/07/2013.This meeting followed a series of steps taken by the Council of Europe in the area of sport, especially a resolution on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 7962
• Published on 17/07/13 at 10:07
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Montenegro: Dejan Savicevic re-elected as president of the federation

Dejan Savicevic has been unanimously re-elected as president of the FSCG (Football Federation of Montenegro) at the association's General Assembly on the 12/07/2013.The former Yugoslav international player (55 caps and 22 goals between 1986 and 1998) has been head of the FSCG since 2006, when…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 7864
• Published on 15/07/13 at 13:59
World Cup 2022: Qatar plans to invest €153bn

Qatar will invest €153bn ($ 200bn) in preparation for the 2022 World Cup, according to the audit and consulting firm Deloitte, on the 09/07/2013. The overall budget does not specify the amount allocated to the construction of the ten stadiums planned for the competition, but provides information…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 7834
• Published on 15/07/13 at 12:48
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European Council: EPFL become permanent observer on spectator violence

EPFL (Association of European Professional Football Leagues) acquired observer status in the Standing Committee of the European Convention on Spectator Violence and Misbehaviour, the association announced on the 09/07/2013.The purpose of this Committee is to prevent and control violence and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 7777
• Published on 12/07/13 at 13:51
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Scotland: David Longmuir leaves the Scottish Professional Football League

David Longmuir has left the SPFL (Scottish Professional Football League), it was announced on the 10/07/2013. The former chief executive of the SFL (Scottish Football League) from 2007 to 2013 was candidate to become chief executive of the new SPFL, but former SPL (Scottish Premier League) chief…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 7732
• Published on 11/07/13 at 14:38
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2018 World Cup in Russia: official opening of the Kazan Arena (capacity: 45,000)

The Kazan Arena (capacity: 45,000 - Russian Republic of Tatarstan) was officially opened by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the opening ceremony of the XXVIIth Summer Universiade on the 07/07/2013. This university games, organised by FISU (International University Sports Federation), involves…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 7693
• Published on 11/07/13 at 09:36
Security for Euro 2016: "Intelligence work is the priority" (Guénhaël Huet, MP)

"There has to be proper coordination of security forces and an awareness of the problems we may encounter," Guénhaël Huet, UMP (Union pour un Mouvement Populaire, right wing) politician, told NTF on the 08/07/2013, talking about the risks of hooliganism and measures to be put in place for Euro…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 7611
• Published on 10/07/13 at 13:45
England: Manchester's National Football Museum attracts 458,000 visitors in first year

Since moving to Manchester in July 2012, the National Football Museum has welcomed 458,000 visitors, said the institution on the 08/07/2013. This total represents 30.8% more than the 350,000 target set for its first year in Manchester. Since 2012, the museum has received an annual €2.3m grant from…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 7643
• Published on 10/07/13 at 11:01
Scottish Professional Football League: Neil Doncaster appointed chief executive officer

Neil Doncaster has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the SPFL (Scottish Professional Football League), the Scottish organisation's Remuneration and Appointment Committee announced on the 03/07/2013. The SPFL was formed on the 12/06/2013 as a merger of the SPL (Scottish Premier League…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 7535
• Published on 05/07/13 at 18:40
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FIFA suspends Cameroon's football federation for "government interference"

FIFA's (International Federation of Association Football) Emergency Committee has temporarily suspended Fecafoot (Cameroonian football federation) with immediate effect, for "government interference", FIFA announced on the 04/07/2013. FIFA has criticised the Cameroonian government for having been…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 7513
• Published on 05/07/13 at 15:45