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Portugal: Luís Duque elected president of the Portuguese Professional Football League until 2018

The Portuguese Luís Duque was elected president of the LPFP (Portuguese Professional Football League) until 2018, during the general assembly of the Primeira Liga and Segunda Liga clubs (Portuguese first and second divisions) on 27/10/2014. The only candidate, Luís Duque received 46 votes in…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 27437
• Published on 29/10/14 at 17:50
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Portugal: "I am in favour of the centralised marketing of audiovisual rights" (Luís Duque, LPFP)

"Football does not want favours. But we will put pressure on the government to put football in the place it deserves. The football elite needs to grow, and not wither away because of more tax burden. We are aware of the (economic) situation of the country, because we have a good knowledge of the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 27379
• Published on 29/10/14 at 15:37
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EPFL: Annual Report of Activities 2013-14

The EPFL (Association of European Professional Football Leagues) published its Annual Report of Activities 2013-14 during its first general meeting of the 2014-15 season, held in Stockholm (SWE) on 24/10/2014 .
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 27316
• Published on 28/10/14 at 10:45
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USA: major sports leagues file complaint against New Jersey for trying to legalise sports betting

The major North American sports leagues (NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and the NCAA) filed a complaint in federal court, on 20/10/2014, to prevent the legalisation of sports betting in the State of New Jersey, as of 26/10/14. New Jersey is one of 46 states covered by a federal ban on sports betting. Governor…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Betting, …
• Article # 27293
• Published on 27/10/14 at 18:45
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Qatar 2022: "We will not play the 2022 World Cup in summer" (Philippe Piat, FIFPro)

"FIFPro reaffirms that we will not play the 2022 World Cup in the summer," said Philippe Piat, president of FIFPro (International Federation of Professional Footballers) on 26/10/2014."To my surprise, I read, like everyone else, that the EPFL (Association of European Professional Leagues,) voiced…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 27262
• Published on 27/10/14 at 14:38
Nigeria: High Court annuls the election of Amaju Pinnick as the head of the Federation

The High Court of Nigeria has annulled, on 24/10/2014, the election of Amaju Pinnick as president of the NFF (Nigerian Football Federation) on 30/09/2014. The High Court recognises, however, the election of 26/08/2014, which installed Christopher Giwa as president of the Nigerian Federation. FIFA…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 27252
• Published on 27/10/14 at 12:10
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EPFL: European Leagues worried about a possible winter 2022 World Cup in Qatar

The EPFL (Association of European Professional Football Leagues) "is of the view that this international tournament (the 2022 World Cup in Qatar) is to be regularly played during the original summer period," stated the body at its first general assembly of 2014-15 in Stockholm (SWE) on 23 and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 27229
• Published on 27/10/14 at 09:59
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Smart Cities & Sport Summit 2014 in Lausanne from 05 to 07/11/2014

The WUOC (World Union of Olympic Cities) has organised the first edition of the "Smart Cities & Sport Summit" conference in Lausanne (Switzerland) from 05 to 07/11/2014. The event takes place on the premises of the Lausanne International Institute for Management Development (IMD).Smart Cities…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 27206
• Published on 24/10/14 at 17:03
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Serbia - Albania: forfeit of Albania; 3 point penalty and 2 games behind closed doors for Serbia

The Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) declared Serbia the winner by forfeit team (3-0), but the body also imposed 3 point penalty on Serbia. These actions follow the incidents that happned during the suspended Serbia - Albania match (Group I of qualifying for Euro 2016, on 14/10/2014)…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Stadiums, Legal
• Article # 27196
• Published on 24/10/14 at 16:04
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Exclusive Vinci Stadium in negotiations for the operation of the Olympic Stadium in London (2015-2025)

Vinci Stadium, a subsidiary of Vinci Concessions and specialising in the operation of sports venues, is in advanced negotiations for the operation of the Olympic Stadium in London (capacity 54,000) for the 2015-2025 period, according to News Tank sources on 24/10/2014. E20 Stadium LLP, a joint…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 27184
• Published on 24/10/14 at 15:36