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The 30th edition of CAN to be held in Morocco from 01/17/2015 to 07/02/2015

The 30th edition of the CAN (African Cup of Nations) will be held in Morocco from 01/17/2015 to 07/02/2015. The event organised by the CAF (Confederation of African Football) will bring together 16 teams and consists of 32 matches. Morocco was chosen as host country by the CAF on 29/01/2011. The…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 6062
• Published on 31/05/13 at 13:50
Euro 2016 to be held in France from 10/06/2016 to 07/10/2016

The 15th edition of the European Football Championship will be held from 06/10/2016 to 10/07/2016 in France. The event organised by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) will feature 24 national teams instead of 16 (decision adopted on 26/09/2008 by the UEFA Executive Committee meeting in…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 6061
• Published on 31/05/13 at 13:36
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The 20th edition of the World Cup to be held in Brazil from 06/12/2014 to 13/07/2014

The 20th edition of the FIFA World Cup will be held from 06/12/2014 to 13/07/2014 in Brazil. The event organised by FIFA will bring together 32 national teams for 64 matches. Brazil, the only South American candidate for organising the competition, was named host on 30/10/2007 by FIFA. The…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 6052
• Published on 31/05/13 at 11:20
Euro 2020 to be held in 13 cities across Europe

The 16th edition of the European Football Championship in 2020 will be held in 13 cities across 13 member countries of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations). This is the first time the competition has spread across Europe to "give a few countries and cities the opportunity to be part of a…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 6044
• Published on 31/05/13 at 10:52
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2022 World Cup to be held in Qatar

The 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar in 2022. Event organized by FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), will bring together 32 national teams for 64 games. The 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar in 2022. The event, organised by FIFA…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 6043
• Published on 31/05/13 at 10:30
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The 2018 World Cup to be held in Russia

The 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup will be held in Russia in 2018. The event, organised by FIFA, will bring together 32 national teams for 64 games. Russia were awarded the competition on 02/12/10 after fending off competition from England and joint bids from Spain-Portugal and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 6041
• Published on 31/05/13 at 10:10
Transfers: characteristics and market changes in Ligue 1

As in 2011, Ligue 1 have bought (€181m) more than they have sold (€165m) during the 2012 summer transfer window. 68% of purchases (€124m) and 78% of sales (€128m) were made with foreign countries, a trend that has accelerated since 2010. In 2010, foreign purchases comprised only 15% of purchases…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Transfer Market, Finance
• Article # 6074
• Published on 30/05/13 at 19:05
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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
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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