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2012 London Olympics: €18bn injected in British economy in 2013-14, according to David Cameron

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games injected £14.2bn (€18bn) into the British economy in the forms of foreign investments in the United Kingdom and exports and new contracts abroad, said David Cameron, the British prime minister, on 23/07/2014, during the 2014 Commonwealth Games Business…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance
• Article # 23043
• Published on 28/07/14 at 14:29
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FFF: Spray to be used in Ligue 1, Ligue 2, National, Women's Ligue 1 and Coupe de France

The executive committee of the FFF (French football federation) on 24/07/2014 approved the use of vanishing spray for free-kick lines in Ligue 1, Ligue 2, National (French third division), Women's Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France (the French national cup, starting in the round of 64 for men and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 23091
• Published on 28/07/14 at 13:55
Italy: Demetrio Albertini candidate for FIGC presidency, but Carlo Tavecchio remains frontrunner

"I am available for the presidency of the federation. On the pitch, I have always been a playmaker and I would like to be the playmaker of change. We need to put the game and the youth at the centre of our programme," said Demetrio Albertini, 43, a former international midfielder for AC Milan and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23136
• Published on 25/07/14 at 19:42
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Brazil 2014: Temporary tribunals handle 5,260 cases in stadiums and airports

Temporary tribunals handled a total of 5,260 cases in the stadiums and airports of the 12 host cities of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil (from 12/06 to 13/07/2014), the Brazilian government said on 23/07/2014. 5,185 cases were dealt with in the airports, principally for information queries and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23072
• Published on 25/07/14 at 17:25
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Qatar 2022: Joseph Blatter discusses World Cup preparation and social change with emir

"It was great to see [the emir's] and Qatar’s commitment to use the 2022 World Cup to achieve positive social change and to promote the host country and region," said Joseph Blatter, the president of FIFA (Federation International de Football Association) after his one-hour meeting with the emir…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23039
• Published on 25/07/14 at 11:55
UEFA: Two sections of Parc des Princes to be closed due to incidents at previous PSG-Chelsea match

On 22/07/2014, the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body ordered the closure of sectors 104 and 105 (a little less than 1,500 seats) of Paris Saint-Germain's (Ligue 1) stadium, the Parc des Princes, for their next home game in the Champions League…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 22972
• Published on 24/07/14 at 18:41
Spain: 2014-15 schedule of Liga BBVA

The 2014-15 schedule of Liga BBVA was published on 24/07/2014. The 2014-15 Spanish league season will begin on 24/08/2014.The clasico Real Madrid-FC Barcelona is scheduled for 26/10/2014 (9th matchday). The return fixture in Barcelona will take place on 22/03/2015 (28th matchday).
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23022
• Published on 24/07/14 at 18:22
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England: "I have not given up on B league" (Greg Dyke, FA)

"I have not given up on B league", said Greg Dyke, the chairman of the FA (Football Association), at a hearing before the British parliament's Culture, Media and Sport Committee on 22/07/2014. The federation had suggested on 08/05/2014 the creation of a League Three (5th division) composed of ten…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs
• Article # 22987
• Published on 24/07/14 at 15:59
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UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (2014 edition)

The 2014 edition of UEFA's disciplinary regulations was adopted by the executive committee at its meeting in Turin (ITA) on 13/05/2014. It went into effect on 01/06/2014.
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 22986
• Published on 24/07/14 at 14:22
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Brazil 2014: 166,772 Argentines made up largest contingent of foreign tourists (16.7%)

166,772 Argentines travelled to Brazil during the 2014 World Cup (from 12/06 to 13/07/2014), which represents 16.7% of the total number of foreign visitors (approximately 1m) and the largest contingent of foreigners, said the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism on 17/07/2014.Of the total number of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 22966
• Published on 23/07/14 at 18:42