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Germany: Problems caused by supporters cost clubs €1.7m in fines in 2013-14

German clubs in the first three divisions (Bundesliga, 2.Bundesliga, and 3.Liga) paid nearly $1.7m in fines in 2013-14 due to incidents caused by their supporters, according to a study published by the German magazine Stadionwelt Inside on 12/05/2014. 80% of these incidents were related to the use…
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• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 19055
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UK: Gambling Commission creates a license for foreign operators

The Gambling Commission is creating a license for foreign operators of online games in the UK as of 01/08/2014, it announced on 01/05/2014. To obtain this license, foreign operators will have to be present in the UK market for online games. Without the license, they will not be allowed to…
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• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Betting
• Article # 19037
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Brazil 2014: "I've always said that 2014 would not be easier than 2010" (Jérôme Valcke, FIFA)

"I've always said that 2014 would not be easier than 2010. First, Brazil is a continent, a gargantuan country compared to South Africa. It is a developing country, which thus presents organisational difficulties. Just because you are a five-time world champion, or because you have one of the…
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• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 18992
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FIFA: France has four rivals to host 2019 Women's World Cup

France, England, South Korea, New Zealand and South Africa are bidding to host the 2019 Women's World Cup, FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) announced on 09/05/2014. FIFA member federations bidding to host the event had to submit a declaration of interest before 15/04/2014…
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• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 18956
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Qatar 2022: FIFA cancels visit because emirate to publish report and announce reforms

Theo Zwanziger has cancelled a visit to Qatar that had been planned for mid-May, he announced on 11/05/2014. Zwanziger is a member of the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) executive committee and has been tapped by Joseph Blatter, FIFA president, to coordinate discussions on…
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• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 18938
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Brazil 2014: One month to opening match, and four of 12 stadiums are still problematic

At one month from the 2014 World Cup kickoff (Brazil-Croatia in Sao Paulo, 12/06/2014, 22:00 CET), four out of twelve stadiums hosting the competition have not been completed, as of 12/05/2014. The Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, which will host the opening match, will not be delivered before…
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• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 18922
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Qatar 2022: All scenarios for rescheduling would damage championships, says EPFL

"All scenarios on the re-scheduling of the World Cup in Qatar are damaging the domestic competitions and leagues’ business interests," the EPFL (Association of European Professional Football Leagues) board of directors said in a statement upon meeting in Paris on 07/05/2014. The EPFL will discuss…
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• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 18849
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EPFL board of directors addition: Javier Tebas, president of the Spanish Professional League

Javier Tebas, president of the Spannish LFP (Professional Football League), became a member of the EPFL (Association of European Professional Football Leagues) board of directors on 07/05/2014. His appointment was on the agenda of the general meeting of that body in Paris on 07/05/2014. Javier…
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• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 18850
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DR Congo: At least 15 dead, 21 injured during ASV Club match - TP Mazembe

Provisionally, at least 15 are dead and 21 have been wounded in incidents during the match between Association Sportive Vita Club (ASV) and TP Mazembe (0-1, Democratic Republic of Congo championship, the sixth matchday of the playoffs) at the Tata Raphaël stadium (capacity 50,000) in Kinshasa on…
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• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 18891
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England: the FA proposes measures to increase number of English players in Premier League

The FA (Football Association) presented a set of measures to increase the number of English players in the Premier League on 08/05/2014. Greg Dyke, FA president, wants the number of English players to go from 32% to 45% by 2022. In 2013-14, 66 Englishmen play regularly in the Premier League. To…
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• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 18852
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