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Financial fair play: "We'll be tough, but no expulsions from competitions" (Michel Platini)

"The first decisions will be announced in early May. But if you're expecting blood and tears, you'll be disappointed. We'll be tough, but there will be no expulsions from European competitions," said Michel Platini, UEFA President (Union of European Football Associations), commenting on financial…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 18128
• Published on 24/04/14 at 18:36
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"Football has replaced the Iron Curtain by a financial curtain that divides Europe" (J. Champagne)

"In a little more than twenty years, football has replaced the political Iron Curtain which never blocked anyone from playing together, by a financial curtain dividing Europe in two. And worse a curtain installed by us!" wrote Jérôme Champagne, candidate to the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 18145
• Published on 24/04/14 at 16:54
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The Czech Republic and Poland withdraw their bid to host Euro 2020

The Czech and Polish federations withdrew their candidacy for Euro 2020 on 23/04/2014. The event will be held in 13 cities of 13 countries affiliated with UEFA (Union of European Football Associations). "We felt that our chances of obtaining the organisation of this tournament were minimal," said…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 18112
• Published on 24/04/14 at 14:59
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Christmas Truce 1914: UEFA invites heads of states to commemorate 100th anniversary on 17/12/2014

UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) wishes to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Truce of 1914, during which soldiers from both sides informally and spontaneously ceased fighting, and played football on a field located between the trenches in Flanders at the beginning of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 17941
• Published on 24/04/14 at 10:46
AFC: Asian Cup to grow from 16 to 24 participants as of 2019 edition

The number of national teams participating in the Asian Cup will increase from 16 to 24 as of the 2019 edition of the competition, the executive committee of the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) announced on 16/04/2014. "We must market our product and generate income to sustain football across…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 18048
• Published on 23/04/14 at 17:05
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Stadiums: European Commission authorises state aid in context of local policy goals

The giving of state aid has been authorised for the renovation of stadiums, but only to fulfil local policy goals, the European Commission stated in a decision on 09/04/2014. This allows Northern Ireland to grant £110m (approximately €133m) for the rebuilding of three stadiums in Belfast. "The…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums
• Article # 18057
• Published on 23/04/14 at 16:44
Bundesliga: Jan Lehmann to leave post as strategic marketing director of the DFL in late May 2014

Jan Lehmann will step down as director of strategic marketing for the DFL (the German professional football league) in late May 2014, he announced on 17/04/2014. He had joined the DFL in February 2009 and was previously associate director of Infront Sports & Media AG, a sports marketing agency…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 18062
• Published on 23/04/14 at 16:09
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Brazil 2014: Jérôme Valcke visiting Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Cuiaba and Fortaleza from 22 to 24/04/2014

Jérôme Valcke, FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) general secretary, is visiting four host cities of the 2014 World Cup: Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Cuiaba and Fortaleza, from 22 to 24/04/2014. Jérôme Valcke is accompanied by Aldo Rebelo, the Brazilian Minister of Sport, and members…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 18021
• Published on 23/04/14 at 12:45
"Everyone must feel involved in Euro 2016" (Bernard Lapasset, IRB)

"It's all about strategy; everyone must feel involved. When success becomes social and involves the broader public, it's wonderful. When France wins the football World Cup, it's great, but there are other criteria for successful organisation — it's not just about the score of the match," Bernard…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 17957
• Published on 23/04/14 at 11:55
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Financial fair-play: findings of investigation by UEFA supervisory body to be published early May

"The investigatory chamber of the CFCB (Club Financial Control Body of UEFA) held a two day meeting (15 and 16/04/2014) where it deliberated on the investigations relating to financial fair play. The procedure is ongoing and any findings of the Investigatory Chamber will be published after its…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 17943
• Published on 22/04/14 at 17:30