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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…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 5348
• Published on 07/05/13 at 13:52

FIFA: Chuck Blazer, member of the Executive Committee has been provisionally suspended

The American, Chuck Blazer, a member of FIFA's Executive Committee has been suspended from all football-related activity for a maximum of 90 days by the International Federation's Ethics Committee tribunal on the 06/05/2013. This decision "is based on the fact that Chuck Blazer seems to have…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 5330
• Published on 07/05/13 at 11:00

World Cup 2022 in Qatar: FIFA to sanction the use of just 8-10 venues

Qatar, the host country of the 2022 World Cup, could play out the competition in only eight venues, despite the fact that original plans propose the construction of 12 new stadia, according to FIFA and its Secretary General Jerome Valcke. "We will be pragmatic and we will find the right number…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 5307
• Published on 06/05/13 at 17:54

Suspicions of match fixing: the Spanish LFP launches an investigation

The Spanish LFP (Professional Football League) has opened an investigation, looking into Deportivo La Coruna's 4-0 victory against Levante on 13/04/13. Suspicions come from Levant player, Javier Barkero who accused his teammates of lacking commitment at half-time when his team was already losing…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Betting, Legal, …
• Article # 5267
• Published on 03/05/13 at 13:54

UEFA Rankings: France stays sixth

France remains in sixth place in the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) rankings, behind Portugal who retain fifth place, thanks to Benfica's achievement of reaching the Europa League final having beaten Turkish side Fenerbahçe 0-1 and 3-1. Portugal is 168 points ahead of France…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 5284
• Published on 03/05/13 at 12:48

FIFA: Joao Havelange abandons post as Honorary President

Joao Havelange, 96, has resigned from his position as Honorary President of FIFA, 18/04/2013, according to a report from the Ethics Commission issued on 30/04/2013 on the corruption case involving ISL, FIFA's former marketing partner. The Brazilian is accused of receiving tens of millions of…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 5302
• Published on 30/04/13 at 14:10

Cameroon: "more than 100 candidates" for the position of coach

Fécafoot (Cameroon Football Federation) has received over 100 applications for the position of national coach, according to Junior Binyam, head of communications and marketing on 25/04/2013. According to Binyam, the 100 applications include the out of work Swede Sven-Goran Eriksson, Italian Marco…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 5327
• Published on 29/04/13 at 12:54

Maracana hosts first test event, seven weeks before Confederations Cup

The renovated Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) held its first event on the 25/04/2013, after two years and seven months of works, costing €470 million. The event was a friendly match between friends of Brazilian former internationals, Ronaldo and Bebeto. 25,000 people attended the…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 5322
• Published on 29/04/13 at 12:21

Hungary: construction of a 65,000 seat stadium in Budapest by 2017

Budapest is going to have a stadium meeting "the highest standards required by UEFA," the Hungarian government announced on 23/04/2013. The construction of the new 65,000 seater stadium, with an estimated cost of €230-300 million, will begin in 2014, with delivery expected in 2017. The future…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 5270
• Published on 26/04/13 at 18:58

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