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FIFA: "Michel Platini has our full support" (W. Niersbach, president of the German Federation)

"As president of UEFA, Michel Platini showed he was capable of running a large organisation. I can assure you that he has our full support. He knows football in all its facets, and has never lost his enthusiasm. The objective is to rapidly implement the reforms needed at FIFA. Michel Platini can…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 48287
• Published on 30/07/15 at 17:54
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Russia: Vitaly Mutko, Russian Sports Minister, to stand for president of the Federation

Vitaly Mutko (56 years old), the Russian Sports Minister, chairman of the LOC (Local Organising Committee) of the 2018 World Cup and member of the FIFA Executive Committee, is a candidate to be the next president of the RFU (Russian Federation football), announced the Federation on 27/07/2015…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal
• Article # 48277
• Published on 30/07/15 at 17:29
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FIFA: former vice-president Chung Mong-joon (KOR) announces his intention to run for the presidency

The South Korean Chung Mong-joon, the former president of the KFA (1993-2009) and former FIFA vice-president (1994-2011), has announced his intention to stand for the FIFA presidential election, on 30/07/2015. "I believe I have a good chance of winning the elections. It is time that FIFA had a…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 48259
• Published on 30/07/15 at 14:21
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FIFA: the letter sent to 209 national federations by Michel Platini, presidential candidate

"In the last few months, I have defended my ideas and proposals to give FIFA back the dignity and the position it deserves. The vacancy for the office of FIFA president and the elective extraordinary FIFA Congress scheduled for 26/02/2016 give me the opportunity to put my words into action. I will…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 48224
• Published on 30/07/15 at 10:20
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Russia 2018: the Local Organising Committee offers an e-brochure with the list of base camps

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2018 World Cup in Russia unveiled an electronic brochure with the available base camps for participating teams at the draw for the qualifying matches in St. Petersburg (RUS) on 25/07/2015. The guide is available for free on the site…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 48207
• Published on 30/07/15 at 09:37
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FIFA: "Platini is not good for FIFA, fans and players deserve better" (Ali Bin Al Hussein)

"(Michel) Platini is not good for FIFA. Football's fans and players deserve better," stated the Jordanian Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein on 29/07/2015. Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein was the only competitor to Joseph Blatter (SUI) at the previous election for the presidency of FIFA on 29/05/2015. Joseph…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 48211
• Published on 29/07/15 at 17:45
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"A FIFA that is exemplary, united, shows solidarity, and is respected and liked" (Michel Platini)

"I am counting on your support and our common love of football so that, together, we can give the tens of millions of football fans the FIFA that they want: a FIFA that is exemplary, united and shows solidarity, a FIFA that is respected, liked and by of people," stated Michel Platini, the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 48177
• Published on 29/07/15 at 15:00
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FIFA: Michel Platini is officially a candidate for president (elections on 26/02/2016)

Michel Platini, president of UEFA since 2007, is running for the presidency of FIFA, he officially announced on 29/07/2015."This was a very personal, carefully considered decision, one in which I weighed up the future of football alongside my own future. I was also guided by the esteem, support…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 48170
• Published on 29/07/15 at 13:36
Algeria: the federation bans professional clubs from recruiting foreign players

"Given the financial difficulties, the inability to obtain foreign currency legally to pay salaries and training and solidarity fees, as well as the unscrupulous actions of some foreign players' agents and other football stakeholders, the federal office decided to halt the recruitment of foreign…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal
• Article # 48164
• Published on 29/07/15 at 12:49
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2024 Summer Olympics: City of Boston officially withdraws its bid to host the Olympic Games

The City of Boston (United States) formally withdrew its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, announced the USOC (United States Olympic Committee) and the Boston 2024 association on 27/07/2015. This decision follows the refusal by Marty Walsh, the mayor of Boston, to sign a key document…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal
• Article # 48111
• Published on 28/07/15 at 17:53