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FIFA: Michel Platini officially withdraws his candidacy for the presidential election on 26/02/2016

"I do not present myself for the presidency of FIFA. I withdraw my candidacy. I cannot and do not have the time or means to go to voters, meet people, to fight with others. By removing myself, I make the choice to dedicate myself to my defense against a dossier where we no longer talk of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 59610
• Published on 07/01/16 at 20:00
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CBF: Marco Polo Del Nero, under investigation, returns as president of the Brazilian Federation

"Today (05/01/2016), Marcus Antonio Vicente, vice-president of the CBF, resigned from his post as acting president of the organisation. Following his resignation, Marco Polo Del Nero will return as president of the CBF," announced the Brazilian Football Federation on 05/01/2016. Marco Polo Del…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 59567
• Published on 07/01/16 at 15:30
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FIFA: Alfredo Hawit, former president of CONCACAF, agrees to extradition from Switzerland to the USA

"has agreed to be extradited to the USA. The Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) was therefore able to approve his extradition immediately in a simplified procedure," announced the Swiss Federal Office of Justice, on 06/01/2016. The Honduran Alfredo Hawit, then president of CONCACAF - like the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal
• Article # 59548
• Published on 07/01/16 at 14:25
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FIFA: "This is the last chance in February to get it right" (Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein)

"Everybody recognises this is the last chance in February to get it right. Otherwise things will happen maybe in a different way. We don't want a situation where two years down the line or a year down the line, again more scandals come out. The upcoming election is an incredibly important moment…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 59507
• Published on 07/01/16 at 11:30
FIFA: Ali Bin Al Hussein releases his new election manifesto: "My vision for FIFA and football"

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, a former FIFA vice-president and a candidate for presidency of the international federation, has released his election manifesto for the presidency of FIFA, entitled "My vision for FIFA and football", on 05/01/2016. Prince Ali had presented a manifesto entitled "A FIFA…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 59508
• Published on 07/01/16 at 10:45
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FIFA: Ethics Committee calls for 9-year suspension of Jérôme Valcke as his temporary ban is extended

The investigatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee has called for a nine year suspension and a fine of 100,000 Swiss francs (about €92,000) against Jérôme Valcke, the suspended secretary general of the international federation, on 05/01/2016. This sanction was requested by Cornel Borbély…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 59449
• Published on 06/01/16 at 16:39
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Chile: Arturo Salah succeeds Sergio Jadue as president of the Federation and the League

Former professional footballer and national team coach Arturo Salah (66 years old) has been elected president of the FFC, the Chilean Federation, and the ANFP, the Chilean Professional Football League, on 04/01/2015. "Arturo Salah gained 28 votes compared to the 16 votes gained by Pablo Milad or…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 59432
• Published on 06/01/16 at 11:32
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FIFA: Sheikh Salman wants to divide the body into two entities ("Football FIFA" and "Business FIFA")

Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, a candidate for the FIFA presidency, has proposed to divide FIFA into two separate entities, one (Football FIFA) to manage the sport and competitions organised by the International Federation, the other (Business FIFA) dealing with commercial and financial…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Social Responsibility, Legal
• Article # 59353
• Published on 05/01/16 at 13:15
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IFAB: video refereeing on the agenda of the annual business meeting in London (ENG) on 07/01/2016

The annual business meeting (ABM) of the IFAB is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 07/01/2016, at the Royal Garden Hotel in London (ENG), announced FIFA on 22/12/2015. "The ABM acts as a preparatory meeting for the annual general meeting (in Cardiff, WAL, from 04 to 06/03/2016) - the only forum…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 59345
• Published on 05/01/16 at 11:00
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News Tank Football articles from 28/12/2015 to 01/01/2016

In case you missed the articles published by News Tank Football during the holiday week from 28/12/2015 to 01/01/2016, please find a selection of the key pieces below.A new audiovisual rights deal for FC Porto (Liga Nos) and an in depth analysis of the upcoming tender in 2016 for the domestic TV…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies
• Article # 59223
• Published on 04/01/16 at 18:22