FIFA: the president of the CFU, which contains 25 Caribbean federations, supports David Nakhid (TRI)

Gordon Derrick, the Antiguan president of the CFU, announced his support for the candidacy of the Trinidadian David Nakhid for the FIFA presidency, on 23/05/2015. The CFU is an association which includes the 25 Caribbean member associations of FIFA (and also six football federations not affiliated…

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FIFA: "I have my conscience and I know I am an honest man, I'm clean" (Joseph Blatter)

"I resigned because I wanted to protect FIFA. I can protect myself, I'm strong enough. I know what I have done, what I have not done, I have my conscience and I know I'm an honest man. I am clean," said Joseph Blatter, FIFA president, on 24/08/2015. Joseph Blatter was re-elected for a fifth term…

Matchday 1 of the Liga BBVA ends on 24/08/2015, Serie A TIM Matchday 1 complete

Malaga CF - Sevilla FC (0-0) on Friday 21/08/2015 was the opening match of the 2015-16 Liga BBVA, and Matchday 1 lasts until Monday 24/08/2015 with Granada CF - SD Eibar (kick-off at 20:30 CET). Hellas Verona FC - AS Roma (1-1) on Saturday 22/08/2015 was the opening match the of the 2015-16 season…

FIFA: François Carrard, Chairman of the Reform Committee, will appoint an advisory board

"When I was offered the job, members of the reform committee had already been appointed by the executive committee of FIFA on the proposals of the six continental confederations. I have not yet had my say. I have asked to nominate a fully independent advisory board of five members, no more…

FIFA: first meeting of the Reform Committee in Bern (SUI) on 02 and 03/09/2015

"The first meeting of the 2016 FIFA Reform Committee will be held in the Swiss capital of Bern on 02 to 03/09/2015. No further comments on the meeting will be provided at this time" said François Carrard, the chairman of the committee, on 20/08/2015.François Carrard (77 years old) was appointed…

FIFA meet with five business partners and "reaffirms its commitment to reform"

"FIFA met with its Commercial Affiliates AB InBev (which owns the beer brand Budweiser), adidas, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Visa at the Home of FIFA to discuss current matters. During the meeting, FIFA reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, reform, and collaboration with its valued partners. No…

England: FA to spend £260m on an investment plan for amateur football (2015-2019)

The English Football Association presented the "National Game Strategy for Participation and Development" investment plan for amateur football for the 2015-2019 period, on 12/08/2015. This plan, which follows the one established for the 2011-2015 period, includes a total investment of £260m…

Serie B: Catania and Teramo demoted for match-fixing, Virtus Entella and Ascoli to replace them

Calcio Catania has been administratively demoted from the Serie B for 2015-16, and the club will play in the Lega Pro (Italian third division). In the Lega Pro, Catania will begin the championship with 12 penalty points, and must pay a fine of €150,000, the Italian federal court decided, via…

Liga BBVA: the 2015-16 calendar is advanced one week from Matchday 17, now on 30 and 31/12/2015

The Spanish Professional Football League, the Spanish Federation and the union of Spanish players have reached an agreement for a change in the calendar for the 2015-16 Liga BBVA season, announce the RFEF, LaLiga and the AFE on 19/08/2015. This change is the result of a request from the…