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The way Qatar built their handball side "contradicts the spirit of a national team." (J. Blatter)

"The fact that sport builds social bridges and brings cultures together cannot be stressed often enough. However, what happened at this year’s Men’s Handball World Championship in Qatar (from 15/01 to 01/02/2015) stretched this notion to the point of absurdity. The hosts were represented by a team…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 33467
• Published on 09/02/15 at 12:30
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FIFA: the run up to the presidential elections, which take place in Zurich on 29/05/2015

"FIFA's (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) member associations have proposed four candidates for the presidential elections to take place in Zurich on 29/05/2015. The Ad-hoc Electoral Committee will now assess the proposed candidatures of Joseph S. Blatter, HRH (His Royal…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 33311
• Published on 05/02/15 at 19:01
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FIFA: Prince Ali, presidential candidate, wants "a public debate including the incumbent president"

Jordan's Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, candidate for the presidency of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), wants "a public debate between the candidates, including the incumbent president," he said on 03/02/2015. Four candidates, registered by the deadline of 29/01/2015 (four…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 33231
• Published on 05/02/15 at 17:30
Qatar 2022: "Clear commitment of the FIFA president" to avoid collision with 2022 Olympics (T. Bach)

"We have been talking with FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) about this for quite a long time and we have the clear commitment of the FIFA president that this will not happen. This is in the mutual interest, it would be a lose-lose situation. Neither the World Cup nor the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 33230
• Published on 05/02/15 at 16:00
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England: Vinci Stadium will be the operator of the Olympic Stadium in London for 25 years

Vinci Stadium, a subsidiary of Vinci Concessions which specialises in the operation of sports venues, has been appointed operator of the Olympic Stadium in London (capacity 54,000) for the 2015-2025 period, announced Vinci on 03/02/2015. The tender was issued by E20 Stadium LLP, a joint venture…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 33083
• Published on 04/02/15 at 15:21
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UEFA: four female players appointed as ambassadors for women's football

UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) announced the appointment of four players -- Camille Abily (FRA, Olympique Lyonnais), Laura Georges (FRA, Paris Saint-Germain), Veronica Boquete (ESP, 1. FFC Frankfurt) and Lotta Schelin (SWE, Olympique Lyonnais) -- as "ambassadors for the development…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal
• Article # 33024
• Published on 03/02/15 at 16:32
ECA and EPFL "very surprised by FIFPro’s latest press statements" (joint statement)

"The EPFL (Association of European Professional Football Leagues), chaired by Frédéric Thiriez (FRA), and the ECA (European Club Association), chaired by Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (GER), took note of FIFPro’s (International Union of Professional Footballers) latest press releases in which they accuse…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Transfer Market
• Article # 33014
• Published on 03/02/15 at 15:31
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IFAB: a fourth substitution in extra time on the agenda of the general meeting on 28/02/2015

"The IFAB (International Football Association Board) has confirmed the agenda for its 129th annual general meeting (AGM) set to take place at the Culloden Hotel in Craigavad, near Belfast (NIR), on Saturday 28/02/2015," announced FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 32991
• Published on 03/02/15 at 12:45
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FIFA: 4 candidates to be examined, J. Blatter A. Bin Al Hussein, L. Figo and M. van Praag

"FIFA’s (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) member associations have proposed four candidates for the presidential elections to take place in Zurich on 29/05/2015. The Ad-hoc Electoral Committee will now assess the proposed candidatures of Joseph S. Blatter, HRH (His Royal…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal
• Article # 32954
• Published on 03/02/15 at 11:26
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England: English federation announces support for Ali Bin Al Hussein for FIFA presidency

The FA (English Football Association) has formally nominated the Jordanian Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein for the presidency of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), the FA announced on 30/01/2015, adding that the was matter discussed at the FA board meeting on 29/01/2015."The board…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility
• Article # 32902
• Published on 02/02/15 at 16:48