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The 2018 World Cup to be held in Russia

The 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup will be held in Russia in 2018. The event, organised by FIFA, will bring together 32 national teams for 64 games. Russia were awarded the competition on 02/12/10 after fending off competition from England and joint bids from Spain-Portugal and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 6041
• Published on 31/05/13 at 10:10
Transfers: characteristics and market changes in Ligue 1

As in 2011, Ligue 1 have bought (€181m) more than they have sold (€165m) during the 2012 summer transfer window. 68% of purchases (€124m) and 78% of sales (€128m) were made with foreign countries, a trend that has accelerated since 2010. In 2010, foreign purchases comprised only 15% of purchases…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Transfer Market, Finance
• Article # 6074
• Published on 30/05/13 at 19:05
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"If transfers disappear, everyone loses!" (Jean-Pierre Louvel)

"The abolition of the transfer system for players still under contract would be very dangerous for the economy of football," Jean-Pierre Louvel, president of the UCPF (Union of Professional Football Clubs) since 2008 told NTF on the 28/05/2013. "If transfers disappear, clubs will see their…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Transfer Market, Finance
• Article # 6224
• Published on 29/05/13 at 12:32
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China: the most attractive country in which to hold a major sporting event, according to Sportcal

China is the most attractive country in which to hold a major sporting event, according to a ranking created by Sportcal via the GSI (Global Sports Impact) project, published on 28/05/2013. China retain the top spot which it has held since the first edition of this ranking in 2012. Canada and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing, Agencies, …
• Article # 6469
• Published on 28/05/13 at 16:16
UEFA: Gibraltar becomes a full member

On 24/05/2013, Gibraltar were named the 54th member of UEFA after their nomination was accepted at the 37th congress of the organisation in London. The British overseas territory, located directly under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom, has a population of 29,244 (2010).
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 5866
• Published on 24/05/13 at 16:51
Frédéric Thiriez elected chairman of the European Professional Football Leagues

On the 15/05/2013 in Amsterdam, Frédéric Thiriez, president of the LFP (Professional Football League) in France was elected unanimously as President of the EPFL (European Professional Football Leagues) by the EPFL's board of directors, replacing English Premier League chairman, Sir Dave…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 5663
• Published on 16/05/13 at 16:16
The World Stadium Congress from 03 to 05/06/2013 in Doha (Qatar)

Bringing together members of government, organisation committees and international experts to discuss the various issues related to the construction and development of stadiums capable of hosting international sporting events, is one of the objectives of the World Stadium Congress, held in Doha…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Stadiums
• Article # 6502
• Published on 16/05/13 at 15:00
UEFA Executive Committee reported on the Euro 2016 and the 22 in London 23/05/2013

The designation of the host cities of the 2015 Champions League and Europa League final, as well as the situation regarding Euro 2016, are the main items on the agenda of UEFA's executive committee meeting in London on the 22/05/2013 and 23/05/2013.The body, chaired by Michel Platini, will also…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 6073
• Published on 15/05/13 at 12:43
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FIFA: "I was always going to leave in 2015" (Blatter)

"It was always the idea to stop in 2015. But we must carry out FIFA's planned reforms and be sure that my successor will ensure that football is a universal sport," said Joseph Blatter, president of FIFA in L'Equipe on 15/05/2013. The 77 year-old from Switzerland, will complete his fourth…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 5525
• Published on 15/05/13 at 11:37
Thierry Henry is the highest paid player in the MLS

Following the publication of a document on the 01/05/2013, cataloguing the wages of MLS players, with an annual salary of €3.3m, Thierry Henry is the highest paid player in the league. Despite being the most lucrative earner in the MLS, the 35 year old Frenchman's wages have reduced by 23.25…
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• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 5348
• Published on 07/05/13 at 13:52