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FIFA: World Cups in 2018 and 2022 on the agenda of the Executive Committee on 18 and 19/12/2014

Preparations for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and 2022 edition in Qatar, led by Jérôme Valcke, the secretary general of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), are included in the agenda of the FIFA Executive Meeting in Marrakech (MAR), on the sidelines of the Club World Cup…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal
• Article # 29996
• Published on 15/12/14 at 12:59
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France: French Federation records €210.5m in revenue in 2013-14, net profit of €300,000

The FFF (French Football Federation) recorded €210.5m in revenue in 2013-14 (from 01/07/2013 to 30/06/2014) against €208.5m in 2012-13 (an increase of 0.95%), stated Denis Trossat, treasurer of the Federation, in Paris (FRA) on 13/12/2014. Expenses reached €210.2m in 2013-14, against €208.3m…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 29978
• Published on 15/12/14 at 11:29
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UEFA: Michel Platini commemorates the 100th anniversary of the WWI Christmas Truce

"We are gathered here as one to mark that moment of brotherhood and friendship which reassures us of our shared humanity. I find it particularly moving to imagine those young men 100 years ago finding a common language in football to express their shared brotherhood," said Michel Platini…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 29971
• Published on 15/12/14 at 09:59
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World Cup: "(After) 32 years, I am sure the 2026 edition belongs to CONCACAF" (J. Webb)

(In 2026) it will have been 32 years since Concacaf Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean) has hosted a World Cup, with last one the 1994 edition (in the United States). Because of this, I am sure the 2026 (World Cup) belongs to CONCACAF," said Jeffrey Webb, president of the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 29926
• Published on 12/12/14 at 15:35
Third party ownership of players: "Our model (of TPO) is the future" (Nelio Lucas, Doyen Sports)

"Our model is the future. We are an alternative source of financing in a context where there is no more money (for clubs). Look at Spain! We started there in 2011, during the crisis. Our investments have had an impact, to Atletico Madrid (Liga BBVA) for example, who was able to keep its best…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 29869
• Published on 11/12/14 at 18:45
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Serie A: Carlo Tavecchio wants to experiment with goal-line technology from February 2015

Goal-line technology will soon be tested in the Serie A TIM, said Carlo Tavecchio, president of the FIGC (Italian Football Federation), to students pursuing a Master's degree in sports business in Treviso (ITA) on 09/12/2014. "In February (2015), we will have the first answers," stated Carlo…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital, Legal
• Article # 29860
• Published on 11/12/14 at 18:02
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UEFA: "Breaking the Glass Ceiling" anti-discrimination seminar in Amsterdam on 12/12/2014

The main topics of the "Breaking the Glass Ceiling seminar will be "the representation of women and ethnic minorities in European football administration, solutions to the under-representation of ethnic minority players in coaching positions, and the barriers faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Legal
• Article # 29807
• Published on 11/12/14 at 11:30
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"Third party ownership of players is a destabilisation of the (transfer) system" (P. Piat, FIFPro)

"What is damaging is that the value for these funds or companies is that the player is transferred every day, if possible! So this is a destabilisation of the (transfer) system," stated Philippe Piat, president of the FIFPro (International Federation of Professional Footballers) to News Tank on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 29715
• Published on 11/12/14 at 10:30
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La Liga: league forwards report on 5 supporters' clubs to Anti-Violence Commission

The LFP (Spanish Professional Football League) forwarded a report with statements on the actions of the supporters of five La Liga clubs -- Real Madrid CF, RC Deportivo La Coruna, Rayo Vallecano, FC Barcelona and Granada CF -- to the Anti-Violence Commission for acts that occurred at matches…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal
• Article # 29773
• Published on 10/12/14 at 16:50
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2014 Club World Cup: Morocco would like "to host the competition for the next ten years"

"The organising committee and its partners know that football is an important means of promoting Morocco and its tourism industry. If possible we would like to host the competition for the next ten years, so that the whole country can benefit," said Ahmed Ghaibi, special advisor to the LOC (local…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal
• Article # 29754
• Published on 10/12/14 at 13:20