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Spain: "La Liga supports regulation (of TPO) because it attracts capital" (Javier Tebas)

"La Liga supports regulation because it attracts capital -- we will able to lower the interest rates and create accessible conditions. Regulation of TPO will contribute further stability to football. This is the business world, and if someone earns money, we will all earn it," said Javier Tebas…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 39089
• Published on 13/04/15 at 16:24
©  UEFA
UEFA: Montenegro sanctioned with forfeit, fine and matches behind closed doors after incidents

The UEFA CEDB section has declared Russia the winner by forfeit (3-0) after their match in Montenegro on 27/03/2015 (Group G of qualification for Euro 2016) was abandoned following disturbances, the European body announced on 08/04/2015. The Montenegro - Russia match was initially suspended for 30…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Stadiums, Legal
• Article # 38848
• Published on 10/04/15 at 13:16
©  Ali Bin Al Hussein
FIFA: "A FIFA worthy of the world's game", manifesto of Ali Bin Al Hussein, presidential candidate

Ali Bin Al Hussein, a candidate for the presidency of FIFA, presented his manifesto "A FIFA worthy of the world's game", on 06/04/2015."My manifesto for reforming FIFA reflects my discussions with National Associations around the world and the priorities that they have expressed to me," said Ali…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 38862
• Published on 09/04/15 at 17:27
©  D.R.
FIFA: "Presidents of African federations assured me they would vote for me" (Luis Figo)

"In fact there were federation presidents who assured me they would vote for me but they were reluctant to say this out loud because they feared reactions against them, their federations and even their countries," said Luis Figo, a candidate for the presidency of FIFA, on 07/04/2015. Luis Figo…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 38782
• Published on 09/04/15 at 10:42
©  CAF
CAF: Bouchamaoui Tarek (TUN) and Constant Omari (COD) elected as FIFA Executive Committee members

Bouchamaoui Tarek (TUN) and Constant Omari (COD) were elected members of the FIFA Executive Committee at the 37th Ordinary General Assembly of CAF in Cairo (EGY) on 07/04/2015. The two men succeed the two previous African members of the FIFA Executive Committee, whose terms ended in 2015: Jacques…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 38741
• Published on 08/04/15 at 18:16
©  D.R.
CAF: Gabon designated the host of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations

Gabon has been named the host of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations by the CAF Executive Committee, stated Issa Hayatou, the president of the African confederation, in Cairo (EGY) on 08/04/2015. Three countries -- Algeria, Gabon and Ghana -- were in the running for the organisation of the AFCON 2017…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal
• Article # 38725
• Published on 08/04/15 at 17:13
©  D.R.
FIFA: "To us, Sepp Blatter is still the man of the moment" (Issa Hayatou, CAF president)

"I am thus tempted to say to candidate Sepp Blatter that he is preaching to converts. His actions in favour of Africa speak for him. To us, he is still the man of the moment. Dear Sepp, Africa is comfortable having you. Africa stays with you! " stated Issa Hayatou, CAF president, at the 37th…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 38660
• Published on 08/04/15 at 11:59
©  Conference
England: BT Sport acquires the TV rights to the fifth division through the 2017-18 season

The British pay-TV channel BT Sport and the Vanarama Conference (English fifth division, 24 teams, both professional and semi-professional clubs) have agreed a 3-year TV rights deal through the 2017-18 season for the live broadcasts of matches, as well as a weekly highlights show on Mondays…
Domain(s): Media, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Authorities
• Article # 38599
• Published on 07/04/15 at 18:59
©  D.R.
Suspension of Morocco: CAF will implement the decisions of the CAS "despite contradictions"

"CAF, which joined the authority of the jurisdiction of the CAS, has committed to implementing the decisions and will comply with this ruling despite the contradictions observed in the CAS decision," said the African Football Confederation on 05/04/2015, following the decision of the Court of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 38601
• Published on 07/04/15 at 18:07
©  LFP
The Spanish and Portuguese leagues to hold a forum on TPO in Madrid on 09/04/2015

The Spanish LFP and the Portuguese LPFP have organised a forum entitled "TPO: A path for a sustainable and competitive future in world football" in Madrid (Spain) on 09/04/2015. "The aim is to discuss various topics regarding the regulation of TPO (third party ownership of players)," said the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 38568
• Published on 07/04/15 at 14:32