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FIFA: Chilean Harold Mayne-Nicholls considers standing for president

Harold Mayne-Nicholls, the former president of the FFC (Federation of Chilean Football) from 2007 to 2011, could stand for the presidency of FIFA, he said, on 08/10/2014. "I am actually evaluating the situation. It is a very good idea but I must be careful with the decision," he told the news…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 26316
• Published on 09/10/14 at 11:12
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FIFA: David Gill, former chief executive of Manchester United, candidate for vice-presidency

The Englishman David Gill, the former CEO of Manchester United (ENG) from 2003 to 2014, will stand for the vice-presidency of FIFA, he announced on 07/10/2014. David Gill, 57, supported by the FA (the English Football Association), could succeed Jim Boyce (Northern Ireland), whose term as…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 26298
• Published on 09/10/14 at 10:35
©  AMA
"Organised crime controls at least 25% of the sports world" (David Howman, WADA)

"I think, now, organised crime controls at least 25% of world sport in one way or another," said David Howman, director-general of WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) at the Securing Sport summit organised in London (ENG) by ICSS (International Centre For Sport Security), on 06/10/2014. "Those guys…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Betting, Social Responsibility
• Article # 26259
• Published on 08/10/14 at 15:59
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UEFA: Carlo Tavecchio, president of the Italian Federation, is banned for six months

The Italian Carlo Tavecchio, president of the FIGC (Federazione Italiano Giuoco di Calcio, the Italian Football Federation), is banned from participating in any UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) activities for six months, the UEFA disciplinary commission announced on 07/10/2014. The…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 26211
• Published on 08/10/14 at 11:31
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"Barça and Espanyol can not play in the league if Catalonia becomes independent" (Javier Tebas)

"FC Barcelona and Espanyol can not play in the Liga BBVA if Catalonia becomes independent," said Javier Tebas, president of the LFP (Spanish Professional Football League) on 07/10/2014. "The Law on Sport states that only a single non-Spanish State can play in La Liga or in Spanish official…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 26212
• Published on 08/10/14 at 10:59
©  DFB
Five European countries have a national museum dedicated to football, Germany to open one in 2015

Five European countries (Italy, England, Spain, the Netherlands and Scotland) have a national museum dedicated to football as of 24/09/2014. Built between 2000 and 2014, most museums are not located near a sporting venue, except the one of Scottish football, which is installed inside Hampden Park…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 28756
• Published on 07/10/14 at 18:07
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Sports museums: 235,700 visitors per year, on average, to the North American Halls of Fame

The Halls of Fame of the four major sports in North America (basketball, baseball, American football and ice hockey) receive an average of 235,700 visitors a year, according to figures compiled by News Tank on 20/09/2014. These Halls of Fame are the oldest museums dedicated to sport; their average…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 28755
• Published on 07/10/14 at 18:06
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UEFA: CSKA Moscow fined €200,000, must play next three European matches behind closed doors

UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) have fined CSKA Moscow (Russian Premier League) €200,000 for several incidents pertaining to the "racist behaviour of supporters," "crowd disturbance," and the "setting off/throwing of fireworks and missiles," the European body announced on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs
• Article # 26082
• Published on 07/10/14 at 12:04
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Spain: Javier Tebas wants to reduce the total debt of clubs by €100 million (- 5%) in 2014-15

Javier Tebas, president of the LFP (Spanish Professional Football League) wants the total debt of Spanish clubs reduced by approximately €100m by the end of the 2014-15 season, he announced at a meeting with the Spanish parliament regarding the financial control system put in place by these bodies…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance
• Article # 26116
• Published on 06/10/14 at 18:36
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Euro 2016: FFF launches the "Volontaires" program to recruit 6,000 volunteers

The "Volontaires" ("Volunteers") program for Euro 2016 (finals in France from 10/06 to 10/07/2016) has been started by the FFF (French Football Federation) on 20/09/2014. The objective is to identify and train 6,000 volunteers for the ten host cities (official venues, hotels, stadiums, and more…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 26058
• Published on 06/10/14 at 10:20