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England: six arrests for match-fixing in lower leagues

Six people were arrested in England by the NCA (National Crime Agency) as part of an investigation into an Asian syndicate of illegal betting in the English lower divisions, said the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, on the 27/11/2013 .Three footballers and Delroy Facey, a former Premier…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 12180
• Published on 29/11/13 at 18:15
Bundesliga: German League signs anti-homophobia charter

The DFL (German Football League) have announced the signing of the "Berlin Declaration", an anti-homophobia charter for sport, on the 27/11/2013."The league association sets a clear signal against homophobia by joining the Berlin declaration. Open-mindedness and tolerance have to be a Bundesliga…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 12194
• Published on 29/11/13 at 16:45
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Asia and Oceania Confederations considering combining World Cup qualifying

The AFC (Asian Football Confederation) and OFC (Oceania Football Confederation) have entered into discussions to join their World Cup qualifiers together, said AFC President, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa (Bahrain) on the 27/11/2013, in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).Representatives from Asia and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 12178
• Published on 29/11/13 at 15:15
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FIFA: Philippe Diallo re-elected single judge of the Dispute Resolution Chamber

Philippe Diallo, director general of the UCPF (French Union of Professional Football Clubs), was re-elected single judge to FIFA's DRC (Dispute Resolution Chamber), on the 28/11/2013. He was elected unanimously by the representatives of players and clubs in the DRC, having been reappointed by…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 12171
• Published on 28/11/13 at 19:40
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France and UEFA propose to commemorate fraternal 1914 Christmas truce matches

France, through Valérie Fourneyron, the Minister for Sports, has called on the 28 countries of the European Union to support UEFA's (Union of European Football Associations) initiative to commemorate, at the end of 2014, the centenary of the impromptu matches that were played between enemy…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 12146
• Published on 28/11/13 at 14:00
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European Commission: antitrust investigation into sale of pay-TV rights

The European Commission will investigate the sale of rights to exclusive TV content, including sports and cinema, according to the British press, on the 23/11/2013.The investigation will aim to assess whether the current model of country-by-country licensing respects European competition law…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 12137
• Published on 28/11/13 at 13:30
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Brazil 2014: crane collapse at Sao Paulo Arena, which hosts opening match

A metal crane collapsed at the construction site of the Sao Paulo Arena (65,800 seats) which will host the opening match of the XX World Cup, on the 12/06/2014. The collapse caused the death of two workers, on the 27/11/2013."FIFA and the LOC (Local Organising Committee) have learned of the death…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 12136
• Published on 28/11/13 at 13:00
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Brazil 2014: cost of stadiums increases by 12% compared to 2012 forecast

The budget for the 12 host stadiums of the Brazil 2014 World Cup has increased by 12.6% compared to forecasts made in 2012, according to a report by the Brazilian Ministry of Sports, published on the 25/11/2013. The budget has increased from €2.28 billion to €2.55 billion.The budget increase is…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums
• Article # 12113
• Published on 27/11/13 at 19:00
Ticketing: forum dedicated to professionals in London on the 18 and 19/03/2014

The second edition of the Ticketing Technology Forum will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Wembley (London) on the 18 and 19/03/2014. On day one, the trade show, which is dedicated to professionals in the ticketing industry, will focus on products launched during the year 2013 through live…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Digital, Stadiums
• Article # 12094
• Published on 27/11/13 at 17:00
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Third-party ownership involves almost 1,100 players in Europe (KPMG)

Third-party ownership involves all or part of the transfer rights of nearly 1,100 players currently playing in Europe, according to a forthcoming report from the Spanish office of auditor KPMG Europe LLP, indicated Bloomberg on the 20/11/2013.The study was conducted by KPMG Asesores SL for the ECA…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 12067
• Published on 26/11/13 at 19:10