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Brazil 2014: "hacktivists" threaten to launch cyber-attacks during the 2014 World Cup

A group of "hacktivists" (contraction of hacker and activist), claiming to be from the group Anonymous, have threatened to disrupt the 2014 World Cup in Brazil (12/06 to 13/07/2014) by launching cyber attacks against official websites of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Digital, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15448
• Published on 28/02/14 at 18:09
©  D.R.
IFAB: composition of new committees on the agenda at the General Meeting on 01/03/2014

The composition of the new technical committee and football committee of the IFAB (International Football Association Board) will be the main subject subjects at the proceedings of the 128th General Assembly of the organisation known as the guardian of the laws of the game, held at the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15455
• Published on 28/02/14 at 17:15
34% of French people are interested in football, No. 1 sport according to IPSOS study

34% of French people are interested in football according to the studies of professional football clubs created by IPSOS for UCPF (Union of Professional Football Clubs) and the LFP (Professional Football League) presented on 27/02/2014.14% of French say they are passionate (or 6.5 million persons…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Stadiums, …
• Article # 15434
• Published on 28/02/14 at 14:44
©  Ian Kington / AFP
England: five-match ban and €97,000 fine for Nicolas Anelka for his "quenelle" gesture

Nicolas Anelka (FRA), the West Bromwich Albion striker (Premier League), was suspended for five matches and ordered to pay a fine of £80,000 (€97,000) by the FA (English Football Association) on 27/02/2014, following his use of the "quenelle" gesture in the match against West Ham United (3-3, 19th…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15427
• Published on 28/02/14 at 12:22
©  D.R.
United Kingdom: 98.5% of TV programmes watched on a TV in 2013, 88.7% live

98.5% of TV programmes broadcast in the UK in 2013 were viewed on a TV, revealed a study by Thinkbox, a marketing representative body of British commercial television, published on 17/02/2014. British viewers spend an average of 3 hours and 55 minutes a day in front of their TV (12 minutes more…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs
• Article # 15370
• Published on 27/02/14 at 15:54
©  NTF
Ukraine-USA international friendly match moved to Cyprus due to political unrest in the country

The international friendly between Ukraine and the USA, due to be played on 05/03/2014 in Kharkiv (UKR), will now be played that same day on the island of Cyprus, U.S. Soccer announced on 25/02/2014. The change of location is due to the recent spread of violence in Ukraine from Kiev to other parts…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 15323
• Published on 27/02/14 at 14:43
ARJEL: Charles Coppolani replaces Jean-François Vilotte as president

Charles Coppolani was named president of ARJEL (Regulatory Authority for Online Gaming and Betting) on 24/02/2014, appointed by the President of the French Republic. This appointment came after the resignation of Jean-François Vilotte in January 2014, who left to join a Paris law firm. “Being…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Digital, Legal, Betting, …
• Article # 15384
• Published on 27/02/14 at 12:41
Asia: Frenchman Alain Perrin appointed manager of China

Alain Perrin was appointed manager of China on 26/02/2014. He replaces the Spaniard Jose Antonio Camacho, dismissed in May 2013. The French trainer has been a free agent since the end of his contract with Umm Salal-SC (Qatar) on 30/09/2013. His primary objective is to select the Chinese team…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 15345
• Published on 27/02/14 at 10:29
©  D.R.
"It is impossible to fill the Stade de France against small nations" (Noël Le Graët)

"We have to play four matches a year there (Stade de France), so it remains local. There will be a negotiation after the 2014 World Cup. It is impossible to fill the Stade de France against small nations," said Noël Le Graët, president of the FFF (French Football Federation), on 25/02/2014. "The…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 15320
• Published on 26/02/14 at 19:14
Technological innovations in sport rewarded in London, 04/04/2014

Chelsea FC, Manchester City FC, Sport BT, O2 and Vodafone Group, these are some of the named entities for the Sports Technology Awards to be held in London on 04/04/2014. This ceremony recognizes various technological innovations used by sports clubs, sponsors, media and federations. A total of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Ticketing, Clubs, …
• Article # 15330
• Published on 26/02/14 at 18:31