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©  LFP
Luzenac: "I will not yield to political pressure, no matter the source" (Frederic Thiriez)

"I understand that Thierry Braillard [the secretary of state for sport] is under pressure from his Ariège political friends. But the Ligue is only applying the rules that are the same for all clubs; they are binding for Luzenac just like for the others, obviously out of fairness," said Frédéric…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Legal, …
• Article # 23792
• Published on 19/08/14 at 19:26
©  FIGC
Italy: Antonio Conte succeeds Cesare Prandelli as manager, signing in Rome on 19/08/2014

Antonio Conte (ITA) will manage the Italian national team through 31/07/2016, announced the FIGC (Federazione Italiana di Giuoco Calcio, Italian Football Federation) on 14/08/2014. He was chosen by the new president Carlo Tavecchio, who was elected on 11/08/2014. Conte will succeed Cesare…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Sponsors - Partners
• Article # 23780
• Published on 19/08/14 at 18:59
©  Premierleague.com
Premier League clubs interested in a 39th matchday played abroad

"The clubs wanted it then and they all would still probably want it now. It will happen at some point. Whether it is on my watch, who knows?" said Richard Scudamore, chief executive of the Premier League, regarding the addition of a 39th matchday played abroad, on 13/08/2014.The 20 Premier League…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 23786
• Published on 19/08/14 at 18:44
©  D.R.
Ebola virus: CAF relocates Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone home fixtures

"CAF (Confederation of African Football) has decided to ask the three federations (Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone) to relocate to a neutral country the matches of their teams participating in CAF competitions, for a period up to mid-September 2014,” announced the CAF, on 12/08/2014, due to the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23815
• Published on 19/08/14 at 15:28
Germany: 36 professional clubs pay nearly €1bn in taxes in 2013-14

The 36 professional German clubs, from Bundesliga 1 and 2 (the first and second German divisions), will pay the state nearly €1bn in taxes in 2013-14, said the German press on 06/08/2014.In 2012-13, the amount reached €851m: €712m for the 18 Bundesliga clubs and €139m for the 18 2.Bundesliga…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 23784
• Published on 19/08/14 at 12:31
England: Fans demonstrate for lower ticket prices in London on 14/08/2014

Supporters are demonstrating in London (ENG) on 14/08/2014 outside the offices of the Premier League (English first division) and the Football League (English second, third and fourth divisions -- 72 clubs) to request reductions in ticket prices for games, the FSF (Football Supporters' Federation…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Ticketing, Clubs, …
• Article # 23698
• Published on 14/08/14 at 19:59
©  FFU
Crimea: Ukrainian Federation calls on UEFA and FIFA to punish Russian Federation

Anatoliy Konkov, the president of FFU (Football Federation of Ukraine) asked FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) and UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) in an open letter to take "all necessary measures, including legal sanctions" against the FUR (Football Union of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23711
• Published on 14/08/14 at 19:53
©  PC
Luzenac: Agreement reached with Toulouse for use of Stadium Municipal during works on Ernest-Wallon

"The city of Toulouse, represented by Laurence Arribagé, the deputy mayor in charge of sports, responded favourably to the Luzenac club and will make the Stadium Municipal [capacity 22,000] available during renovation work at Ernest-Wallon Stadium [capacity 19,500]. A memorandum of agreement…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Legal, …
• Article # 23683
• Published on 14/08/14 at 14:35
©  UEFA
UEFA guide to quality stadiums

"UEFA has issued a special guide aimed at helping those who are engaged in the commissioning, design or (re)construction of a stadium. The objective is to present an easy-to-read set of guidelines covering all the issues related to stadium design and construction, from inception through to the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23684
• Published on 14/08/14 at 14:18
ICSS to hold sport security conference on 06 and 07/10/2014 in London (UK)

The ICSS (International Centre for Sports Security), a Qatari nonprofit organisation that fights against sport fraud, will host the Securing Sport conference on 06 and 07/10/2014 in London (ENG). The theme is "Sport under threat: the game is ours to win". "High-level speakers will debate a range…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 23675
• Published on 14/08/14 at 13:58