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CAF/AFC sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation between Africa and Asia

The CAF and the AFC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which aims to "strengthen cooperation between the two confederations and provide a framework for exchanges on competitions and formation", during a ceremony in Kigali (Rwanda), on 15/01/2016. This protocol, which lasts four years and is…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal
• Article # 60197
• Published on 18/01/16 at 12:39
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NBA: commissioner wants to organise a regular season game at the AccorHotels Arena (Paris)

"France has also been a fantastic basketball market -- and Paris in particular. I am sure it will be something we look at closely," said Adam Silver, the NBA commissioner, about the possibility of organising a regular season game of the North American basketball league on French soil in the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 60193
• Published on 18/01/16 at 11:09
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Euro 2016: the inaugural match of the refurbished Stadium de Toulouse to be played on 16/01/2016

The inaugural match at the newly refurbished Stadium de Toulouse will be played between Toulouse FC - Paris Saint-Germain FC (Ligue 1, Matchday 21, kick-off at 17:00) in the presence of Patrick Kanner, the French minister for the city, youth and sports, and Jean-Luc Moudenc, the mayor of Toulouse…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 60134
• Published on 15/01/16 at 12:55
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FIFA: Bernard Lama supports Jérôme Champagne and calls on the Caribbean countries to vote for him

Bernard Lama, former French international goalkeeper, world champion in 1998 and current vice-president of the League of Guyana, has announced his support for Jérôme Champagne, a candidate for president of FIFA, on 14/01/2016. "I firmly believe that the determination of Mr. Champagne, and his…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 60098
• Published on 15/01/16 at 11:29
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FIFA: Jerome Valcke is dismissed from his role as secretary general by the Emergency Committee

"The FIFA Emergency Committee decided, on 09/01/2016, to dismiss Jérôme Valcke from the position of FIFA secretary general with immediate effect. Jérôme Valcke is therefore no longer the secretary general of FIFA. The employment relationship between FIFA and Jérôme Valcke has also been…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 59967
• Published on 13/01/16 at 15:44
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FIFA: the investigatory chamber will appeal the sanctions given to Joseph Blatter and Michel Platini

"The investigatory chamber intends to appeal against the decisions (eight year bans) against Mr. Blatter and Mr. Platini to the FIFA Appeal Committee," said Andreas Bantel, spokesman for the FIFA Ethics Committee, on 12/01/2016. Joseph Blatter and Michel Platini were suspended for eight years from…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 59887
• Published on 12/01/16 at 18:15
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2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or: a fifth win for Lionel Messi, the 11th for a FC Barcelona player

Argentine striker Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona) won the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or during a ceremony in Zurich (SUI) on 11/01/2016. He beat Cristiano Ronaldo (POR, Real Madrid CF) and teammate Neymar (BRA, FC Barcelona). This is a record fifth Ballon d'Or won by Lionel Messi, after the four obtained…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 59802
• Published on 12/01/16 at 10:59
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CBF: Marco Polo Del Nero interrupts his role as president of the Brazilian Federation

"The CBF announces that Marco Polo Del Nero, for personal reasons, has voluntarily interrupted his role as president of the CBF for a period of up to 150 days and has designated the vice-president Antonio Carlos Nunes de Lima as interim president from 08/01/2016," announced the Brazilian Football…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 59765
• Published on 12/01/16 at 09:30
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France: "FFF will be volunteer itself as a candidate for the new video testing" (E. Borghini, FFF)

"The International Football Association Board working group has announced its support for new tests to take place in the field of video assistance for referees. If this is confirmed at the plenary meeting of the IFAB in March, the FFF will be volunteer itself as a candidate for the new video…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 59755
• Published on 11/01/16 at 17:34
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World Cup: Uruguay and Argentina to launch a joint bid to host the 2030 edition of the tournament

Uruguay and Argentina will present a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup, announced Mauricio Macri, President of Argentina and Tabaré Vázquez, President of Uruguay, at a joint press conference in Colonia (Uruguay) on 07/01/2016. "In 2030, we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the World Cup…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 59736
• Published on 11/01/16 at 14:52