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Georgia: eight referees detained for fixing the number of yellow and red cards during matches

Eight referees in Georgia have been detained in connection with fixing the number of yellow and red cards during matches, the Georgian MIA (Ministry of Internal Affairs) stated on 24/09/2014.According to a statement on the MIA website, an investigation established that the referees "made an…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Betting, Social Responsibility
• Article # 25611
• Published on 26/09/14 at 13:08
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Bundesliga: DFL launches a tender for introduction of goal-line technology

The DFL (Deutsche Fußball Liga, the German professional football league) announced the launch of a tender for the introduction and operation of goal-line technology in the Bundesliga on 22/09/2014."The new system is to be implemented at the earliest possible moment, although not before 01/07…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 25633
• Published on 26/09/14 at 10:41
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Manchester City FC Supporters Club join legal action against UEFA's financial fair play

"(The) Manchester City FC Supporters Club voted unanimously to join the legal actions against UEFA's (Union of European Football Associations) financial fair play (regulations) led by lawyers (Jean-Louis) Dupont and (Martin) Hissel (complaint to the European Commission and civil action in the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 25600
• Published on 25/09/14 at 17:50
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Wembley: arch will be illuminated and react to goals, crowd noise and Twitter

The signature arch of Wembley Stadium (90,652 seats) London (ENG) will be illuminated with LED lights of different colours at key moments during matches played in the enclosure, such as goals scored or the songs of supporters, announced the English FA (Football Association), on 23/09/2014. The…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Stadiums, …
• Article # 25587
• Published on 25/09/14 at 15:50
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FIFA: Wolfgang Niersbach, DFB president, should be a candidate for the Executive Committee in 2015

"The board of directors of the DFB (Deutscher Fussball-Bund, the German Football Association) will soon appoint Wolfgang Niersbach, the president of the DFB, as a candidate for the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) Executive Committee," stated Reinhard Rauball, president of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 25558
• Published on 25/09/14 at 11:54
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Qatar 2022: Adjudicatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee to make statement in November

“The report by the investigatory chamber regarding the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups is currently being evaluated by the adjudicatory chamber. It is likely that at the beginning of November, we will be able to give the first public statement of our position with regard to this general…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 25553
• Published on 25/09/14 at 10:58
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ICSS: Franz Beckenbauer to participate in Securing Sport 2014 in London (ENG) from 06 to 07/10/2014

"Harnessing the power of sport," "All about the Money! Financial Integrity and transparency in sport" and "An Athlete’s Perspective: the realities of sports corruption" are some of the debates scheduled during the fourth annual "Securing Sport" forum on security and integrity in sport, organised…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 25564
• Published on 25/09/14 at 10:27
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Brazil 2014: FIFA announces €661.3m of investment into the organisation of 20th World Cup

$850m (approximately €661.3m) were invested into the organisation of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil (from 12/06 to 13/07/2014) by FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), announced the international organisation on 23/09/2014.These investments should earn Brazil approximately €5.6bn…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 25532
• Published on 24/09/14 at 16:59
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Euro 2020: Three consortiums are candidates to build, finance and use EuroStadium in Brussels

"The stadium report is moving in the right direction, it will be entirely managed by the city of Brussels. At the time being, we are negotiating with three consortiums. The definitive decision should be reached by the end of 2014," said Alain Courtois, president of Brussels 2020 (the company that…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 25497
• Published on 24/09/14 at 12:45
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FIFA: Medical Committee recommends 3 minute break whenever a suspected incident of concussion occurs

The FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) Medical Committee recommended that referees stop the game for three minutes whenever an incident of concussion occurs to let the relevant doctor decide if the player has a suspected concussion, the international body announced at a…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 25494
• Published on 24/09/14 at 11:03