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©  FB
France/FFF: "A lack of infrastructure is holding back the development of futsal" (Raphaël Reynaud)

"In terms of structure, we have progress to make, particularly in terms of infrastructure. There's a real dynamic and a real desire among young people to play futsal, but we're not in a position to offer enough slots. And yet this is one of the key factors in driving the sport forward," said…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Authorities, Finance, …
• Article # 345236
• Published on 21/11/24 at 16:20
©  NBA
Human rights: NBA's links with Abu Dhabi (UAE) denounced by Human Rights Watch (NGO)

The pre-season games organised by the National Basketball Association in Abu Dhabi (UAE) in October 2024 (two games between the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets) "are part of the Emirati government's efforts to distract from the many human rights violations it is committing at home and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Professional leagues, International development, …
• Article # 345146
• Published on 21/11/24 at 10:00
©  FIFA
FIFA: the Clearing House has allocated "more than $350m to over 5,000 clubs" in 2 years

The FIFA Clearing House (FCH) has already allocated "more than $350m (€331m) to over 5,000 training clubs of all categories" after "two years of operation," according to the International Federation, which published its first report on the operations and activities (document available to download…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Finance, …
• Article # 345076
• Published on 20/11/24 at 16:35
©  US Soccer
USA: Henkel (chemical products) signs "multi-year" strategic partnership with US Soccer

Henkel, a German manufacturer of domestic chemical products, has become a strategic partner of US Soccer as part of a "multi-year partnership" from 2024-25, announced the American federation on 18/11/2024. As part of the agreement, Henkel will become "the presenting partner of US Soccer's Young…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Federations, Employment - training, …
• Article # 344987
• Published on 20/11/24 at 13:40
©  FIFA
FIFA: 6.4 million comments hidden thanks to the Social Media Protection Service created in 2022

• 12,318 protected accounts, covering 6,367 players, coaches and officials from 387 teams who took part in 18 world and/or continental tournaments; • 31.2 million posts analysed; • 6.4 million comments hidden; • 35,533 comments reported to the platforms concerned. These are the figures for…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Legal, Social Networks
• Article # 345008
• Published on 20/11/24 at 13:00
©  FIFA
2026 World Cup: draw for European qualifiers in Zurich (SUI) on 13/12/2024

"The UEFA preliminary draw for the 2026 World Cup (streamed live on FIFA.com and FIFA+), will be held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich (SUI) on 13/12/2024 at 12:00 CET," announced the International Federation on 19/11/2024, pointing out that the qualifying phase has already begun in the other five…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 345003
• Published on 20/11/24 at 11:30
©  US Soccer
US Soccer: Michele Kang to donate $30m over five years to develop women's football

American Michele Kang, owner of the Washington Spirit (NWSL), Olympique Lyonnais Féminin (Arkema Première Ligue) and London City Lionesses (Barclays Women's Championship) via her company Kynisca Sports International Ltd, will donate $30m (€28.4m) over five years to US Soccer in order to "create…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Federations, …
• Article # 344957
• Published on 20/11/24 at 08:40
©  ATP
Tennis: ATP Finals in Italy until 2030; an economic impact of €503m for the 2024 event

The ATP Tour's end-of-season tournament, the Nitto ATP Finals, will continue to be staged in Italy over the 2026-2030 cycle, announced the Association of Tennis Professionals, which has extended its partnership with the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation (FITP) for a further five seasons from…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, International authorities, Ticketing, …
• Article # 344879
• Published on 19/11/24 at 15:20
©  ECA
Environmental sustainability: 7 football clubs invited by the ECA to a conference as part of COP29

Club Atlético de Madrid and Real Betis Balompié (ESP), Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC (ENG), Udinese Calcio (ITA), FC Porto (POR) and Qarabag FK (AZE), these are the seven clubs (from the UEFA zone) that took part in a conference dedicated to the fight against climate change through the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, International authorities, …
• Article # 344871
• Published on 19/11/24 at 14:30
©  CIO
Los Angeles 2028: "Preparations have progressed, driven by the success of Paris 2024" (IOC)

"Preparations and excitement for the Olympic and Paralympic Games LA28 have progressed significantly in recent months, driven by the success of Paris 2024, with the LA28 Organising Committee reporting that momentum is rapidly accelerating, during this week's International Olympic Committee (IOC…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication, Olympics, …
• Article # 344822
• Published on 19/11/24 at 13:40