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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
• Published on 03/09/13 at 10:16
©  EPFL
Portugal: President of the Federation, Fernando Gomes calls for TV rights centralization

TV rights centralization "has advantages in allowing a better distribution of these rights and a balanced competition," said Gomes, president of the FPF (Portuguese Football Federation) in an interview with Portuguese newspaper Diario Economico, on the 26/08/2013.Gomes said that among the European…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Finance
• Article # 9261
• Published on 02/09/13 at 14:38
©  FIFA
FIFA: Israel-Palestine Task Force to organize first meeting in Zurich on the 03/09/2013

The new FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Israel-Palestine Task Force will meet for the first time at the headquarters of the international body in Zurich (Switzerland), on the 03/09/2013.The working group, created following FIFA president Sepp Blatter's tour in the Middle…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 9230
• Published on 02/09/13 at 10:42
©  Liga Portugal Hernani Pereira
José Sampaio e Nora has resigned as Director of the Executive Committee of the Portuguese League

José Sampaio e Nora resigned "for personal reasons" from his position as Director of the Executive Committee of the LPFP (Portuguese Professional Football League), on the 20/08/2013. Chairman of the League Mario Figueiredo stressed out "the dedication and professionalism José Miguel Sampaio e Nora…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 9001
• Published on 30/08/13 at 19:59
Brazil: The World Anti-Doping Agency revokes accreditation of Rio control laboratory

WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) has revoked the accreditation of doping control Ladetec laboratory in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), due to non-compliance with the ISL (International Standard for Laboratories) and related technical documents, on the 27/08/2013. WADA's Disciplinary Committee had…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 9212
• Published on 30/08/13 at 14:46
Europa League: APOEL reinstated to replace Fenerbahçe, excluded from European competitions

APOEL Nicosia (Cyprus) have been drafted to replace Fenerbahce, excluded from all European competitions, in Europa League after a draw organized by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) in Monaco on the 30/08/2013. Eliminated in kick-offs on the 29/08/2013, by Zulte Waregem (Belgium, 1-1…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 9203
• Published on 30/08/13 at 11:10
UEFA: 15th Elite Club Coaches Forum in Nyon on the 04 and 05/09/2013

The 15th UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Elite Club Coaches Forum will be held in Nyon (Switzerland), on the 04 and 05/09/2013.The purpose of this meeting is to enable coaches of top European clubs to discuss with UEFA on main issues related to inter-continental club competitions…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs
• Article # 9162
• Published on 29/08/13 at 11:58
Euro 2020: Bulgarian government backs Sofia's bid

Bulgarian government backs Sofia's candidacy to host Euro 2020, held in 13 cities in 13 countries, Ukrainian Minister of Sports Mariana Georgieva announced, on the 08/28/2013. 12 cities will host three group matches and a knock-out game, at least. The 13th will receive the semi-finals and the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums
• Article # 9143
• Published on 29/08/13 at 11:34
Lucas Neill ambassador for the 2015 Asian Cup in Australia

Lucas Neill has been appointed ambassador for the 16th edition of the Asian Cup, on the 27/08/2013. The choice of the Australian international player (92 caps, 1 goal) takes place 500 days before the beginning of the competition, held for the first time in Australia, from the 09 to the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 9152
• Published on 29/08/13 at 11:27
©  FIFA
Michel Platini, President of UEFA, currently considering his options regarding FIFA presidency

"I'm currently considering if it's a good thing or not. I have to convince myself that I want to run for FIFA, as I did when I ran for UEFA presidency," said Michel Platini, President of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), on the 28/08/2013."I will definitely say something about it in…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 9131
• Published on 28/08/13 at 19:58