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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
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Portugal: Fernando Santos named national team manager; still must serve eight game ban

Fernando Santos (POR) was named manager of the Portuguese national team, the FPF (the Portuguese Football Federation) announced on 23/09/2014. He will replace Paulo Bento (POR) who left his post as manager of the national team in "mutual agreement" with the federation on 11/09/2014.Fernando…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 25473
• Published on 23/09/14 at 18:04
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Qatar 2022: "The question is not if, but when we will host the 2022 World Cup" (N. Al Khater)

"The question is not if, but when we will host the 2022 World Cup," said Nasser Al Khater, the director of communications and marketing of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (the name of the local committee for the organisation of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar), on 23/09/2014.This is…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 25437
• Published on 23/09/14 at 14:25
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WADA: Valérie Fourneyron appointed president of Health, Medical and Research Committee

Valérie Fourneyron has been appointed president of the Health, Medical and Research Committee of WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) on 20/09/2014.Valérie Fourneyron is appointed for a two year mandate, or through September 2016. She will replace Arne Ljungqvist (Sweden). The Health, Medical and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 25429
• Published on 23/09/14 at 12:38
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Financial fair play: "An investment ban which violates the European law of competition" (J-L Dupont)

"The rule that is the basis of financial fair play, namely the requirement for financial balance, is more or less an investment ban, which violates the European law of competition," said the Belgian lawyer Jean-Louis Dupont to News Tank on 21/09/2014."For a household, it is wise not to spend more…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 25373
• Published on 23/09/14 at 12:20
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FIFPro warns football players of new scheme from fraudulent agents

Professional football players should be cautious when approached by alleged agents pretending to be working for football clubs or international agencies, stated FIFPro (International Federation of Professional Footballers) on 12/09/2014.FIFPro has learned of a new scheme, especially in South…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 25367
• Published on 23/09/14 at 09:44
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Africa: Cameroon will host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations; Ivory Coast in 2021; Guinea in 2023

Cameroon will host the CAN (the Africa Cup of Nations) in 2019, the CAF (the Confederation of African Football) announced on 20/09/2014. The Ivory Coast will host the 2021 tournament, whilst Guinea will host the 2023 edition.Algeria and Zambia were also candidates to host one of these…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 25394
• Published on 22/09/14 at 17:41
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Qatar 2022: "I think that the 2022 World Cup will not take place in Qatar" (T. Zwanziger, FIFA)

"I personally think that in the end the 2022 World Cup will not take place in Qatar," said Theo Zwanziger (GER), a member of the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) Executive Committee, on 22/09/2014."Medics say that they cannot accept responsibility with a World Cup taking…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 25393
• Published on 22/09/14 at 16:59
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CAF: JS Kabylie (ALG) banned from continental cups for 2 years because of the death of Albert Ebossé

JS Kabylie (Algeria) have been banned from continental competitions for two years (2014-2016), announced the CAF (Confederation of African Football) on 21/09/2014. This suspension applies to the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, the African equivalent of the Europa League. This…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Legal, …
• Article # 25377
• Published on 22/09/14 at 14:20