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FIFPro, the international footballers' union, celebrates 50 years of existence

"The year 2015 is and will remain exceptional, if, like me, you consider this 50th anniversary as the beginning of a new adventure and not as the end of a story, as beautiful as the one we have written together for half a century now," said Philippe Piat, president of FIFPro, in Amsterdam…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Legal, Transfer Market
• Article # 58390
• Published on 16/12/15 at 09:10
"Products and metrics to better analyse training and athlete performance" (R. Byrne, STATSports)

"We work in performance monitoring and provide endless metrics so naturally when the system is used to its maximum potential there is a reduction in injuries," said Richard Byrne, the head of marketing of STATSports, an agency which provides athlete monitoring in sport, on 11/12/2015."What (the…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands
• Article # 57175
• Published on 16/12/15 at 09:00
EPFL: Leagues want to be "fully included" in the future decision making body of FIFA

"The leagues expressed their support for the creation of a new and enlarged executive body -- the so called FIFA Council -- and reiterated their request to be fully included in this decision making body to be able to formally work in a positive and collaborative way with FIFA in all matters…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 58365
• Published on 15/12/15 at 16:30
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FIFPro: "50th anniversary is the beginning of an adventure, not the end of a story" (Philippe Piat)

"The year 2015 is and will remain exceptional, if, like me, you consider this 50th anniversary as the beginning of a new adventure and not as the end of a story, as beautiful as the one we have written together for half a century now," said Philippe Piat, president of FIFPro, in Amsterdam…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Transfer Market, Legal, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 58319
• Published on 15/12/15 at 14:53
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CONMEBOL: resignation of JA Napout, Wilmar Valdez interim president until elections on 26/01/2016

The Uruguayan Wilmar Valdez was named interim president of CONMEBOL, following the resignation of the Paraguayan Juan Angel Napout, who served as president of the South American Confederation since August 2014, announced CONMEBOL, at the end of a meeting of its Executive Committee on 11/12/2015…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 58310
• Published on 15/12/15 at 11:25
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FIFA: Michel Platini may not appear before the FIFA Ethics Committee on 18/12/2015

Will Michel Platini present his case to the adjudicatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee in Zurich (SUI) on Friday, 18/12/2015? The issue is not settled, indicated the entourage of the president of UEFA to News Tank Football on 14/12/2015.Michel Platini was suspended for 90 days by the FIFA…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 58283
• Published on 15/12/15 at 10:09
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FIFA: The IOC welcomes reforms but "remains concerned" about ongoing procedures

"The IOC Executive Board also welcomed the proposals by the FIFA Executive Committee for major reforms like term limits and other measures," announced the International Olympic Committee, at the conclusion of the meeting of its Executive Committee in Lausanne (SUI) on 10/12/2015. The FIFA…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 58250
• Published on 14/12/15 at 17:09
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Euro 2016: €301m in total to be distributed to the 24 participating teams, with €27m for the winner

UEFA will award a total of €27m to the winner of Euro 2016, the final of which will be played at the Stade de France, on 10/07/2016, announced UEFA after the meeting of its Executive Committee in Paris on 11/12/2015. Spain received €23.5m as winners of the 2012 tournament. Each of the 24 qualified…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums, Legal
• Article # 58208
• Published on 14/12/15 at 13:00
England: Greg Clarke to step down as chairman of the Football League after the 2015-16 season

Greg Clarke, chairman of the Sky Bet Football League has announced his intention to stand down from the position at the end of the current 2015-16 season, in statement made on 09/12/2015. "I leave with the Football League in excellent health and with solid foundations in place," said Clarke. This…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Social Responsibility, Stadiums, …
• Article # 58140
• Published on 14/12/15 at 11:59
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Euro 2016: 800,000 tickets put on sale for supporters of the 24 countries until 18/01/2016

800,000 Euro 2016 tickets will go on sale to fans of the 24 qualifying countries from Monday 14/12/2015 at noon, announced UEFA on 11/12/2015. Fans have until 18/01/2016 to enter their application. Each of the 24 participating national associations has established the application conditions for…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 58154
• Published on 14/12/15 at 09:30