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FIFA : Joseph Blatter wants removal of play-off qualifiers for the World Cup

"The play-offs are a source of passion, emotion and drama, as some teams will be eliminated after two matches. I think it's good for television, for the show, but we need to try to find a solution where at the end of the qualification you are in or out and not this playoff," said Joseph Blatter…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 11490
• Published on 06/11/13 at 19:52
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FIFA: Joseph Blatter travelling to Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar

Joseph Blatter, president of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), will meet Iranian President Hassan Rohani, during his visit to Tehran (Iran), on the 06 and 07/11/2013, announced Kafashian Ali, President of the Iranian Football Federation on the 02/11/2013.The FIFA president…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 11449
• Published on 06/11/13 at 12:20
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Rep. of Ireland: Martin O'Neill succeeds Giovanni Trapattoni as manager, Roy Keane to be assistant

Martin O'Neill has been appointed manager of the Republic of Ireland, announced the FAI (Football Association of Ireland), on the 05/11/2013.He replaces Giovanni Trapattoni, who resigned on the 11/09/2013, and acting manager Noel King. John Delaney, chief executive of the Association, "hopes that…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 11432
• Published on 05/11/13 at 18:00
Lloris injury: "A player who loses consciousness can not, in any case, continue to play" (FIFPro)

"A player must be removed from the field and not play any further part when a physical sign such as a loss of consciousness (LOC) is present and concussion strongly suspected," said FIFPro (International Federation of Professional Footballers) on the 04/11/2013."The decision to allow French…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 11427
• Published on 05/11/13 at 17:30
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Brazil 2014: Zinedine Zidane to attend finals draw, on the 06/12/2013

Zinedine Zidane will attend the draw for the finals of the 2014 World Cup on the 06/12/2013 at Costa do Sauipe, State of Bahia, Brazil, said Jérôme Valcke, the secretary general of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), on the 01/11/2013.Jerome Valcke will be assisted in the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 11394
• Published on 04/11/13 at 19:52
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Brazil 2014: complaint against five local airlines for "unfair pricing"

Procon-RJ, the consumer protection agency of the State of Rio de Janeiro, filed a complaint against five Brazilian airlines Azul, Gol, Oceanair, Avianca and TAM for "unfair prices" over the period of the World Cup (12/06 to 13/07/2014) on the 01/11/2013."There are cases where ticket prices are…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 11387
• Published on 04/11/13 at 19:48
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Major League Soccer : Ray Whitworth named vice president of operations and security

Englishman Ray Whitworth was appointed vice president of operations and security of the MLS (Major League Soccer), on the 31/10/2013. He will oversee all operations and security areas of the North American league.The former police officer will officially take office in early 2014 and will work…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 11384
• Published on 04/11/13 at 18:20
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Qatar 2022: International Ski Federation opposed to FIFA World Cup in winter

"The FIS (International Ski Federation) will submit a proposal to the other six International Winter Sports Federations to sign a resolution against organising the World Cup during the winter sports season in 2022," said an FIS statement after the council's autumn meeting, on the 03/11/2013, at…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 11380
• Published on 04/11/13 at 17:40
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Brazil 2014 : qualified teams have 83 training camps to choose from

The LOC (Local Organising Committee) of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil (12/06 to 13/07/2014) presented the final directory of international training camps, on the 29/10/2013.The directory outlines the details and technical information about the 83 training camps reserved for the 32 contesting teams…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 11329
• Published on 31/10/13 at 16:25
CSKA Moscow: UEFA orders partial closure of stadium for racist behavior

The Disciplinary Committee of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) has ordered the partial closure of the Arena Khimki, for CSKA Moscow's next home game, on the 30/10/2013. The sector D of the stadium will be closed for the match against Bayern Munich, on the 27/11/2013 (match-day 5 of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 11312
• Published on 31/10/13 at 11:35