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Italy: Demetrio Albertini candidate for FIGC presidency, but Carlo Tavecchio remains frontrunner

"I am available for the presidency of the federation. On the pitch, I have always been a playmaker and I would like to be the playmaker of change. We need to put the game and the youth at the centre of our programme," said Demetrio Albertini, 43, a former international midfielder for AC Milan and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23136
• Published on 25/07/14 at 19:42
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Brazil 2014: Temporary tribunals handle 5,260 cases in stadiums and airports

Temporary tribunals handled a total of 5,260 cases in the stadiums and airports of the 12 host cities of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil (from 12/06 to 13/07/2014), the Brazilian government said on 23/07/2014. 5,185 cases were dealt with in the airports, principally for information queries and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23072
• Published on 25/07/14 at 17:25
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Qatar 2022: Joseph Blatter discusses World Cup preparation and social change with emir

"It was great to see [the emir's] and Qatar’s commitment to use the 2022 World Cup to achieve positive social change and to promote the host country and region," said Joseph Blatter, the president of FIFA (Federation International de Football Association) after his one-hour meeting with the emir…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23039
• Published on 25/07/14 at 11:55
UEFA: Two sections of Parc des Princes to be closed due to incidents at previous PSG-Chelsea match

On 22/07/2014, the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body ordered the closure of sectors 104 and 105 (a little less than 1,500 seats) of Paris Saint-Germain's (Ligue 1) stadium, the Parc des Princes, for their next home game in the Champions League…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 22972
• Published on 24/07/14 at 18:41
Spain: 2014-15 schedule of Liga BBVA

The 2014-15 schedule of Liga BBVA was published on 24/07/2014. The 2014-15 Spanish league season will begin on 24/08/2014.The clasico Real Madrid-FC Barcelona is scheduled for 26/10/2014 (9th matchday). The return fixture in Barcelona will take place on 22/03/2015 (28th matchday).
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 23022
• Published on 24/07/14 at 18:22
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England: "I have not given up on B league" (Greg Dyke, FA)

"I have not given up on B league", said Greg Dyke, the chairman of the FA (Football Association), at a hearing before the British parliament's Culture, Media and Sport Committee on 22/07/2014. The federation had suggested on 08/05/2014 the creation of a League Three (5th division) composed of ten…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs
• Article # 22987
• Published on 24/07/14 at 15:59
©  UEFA
UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (2014 edition)

The 2014 edition of UEFA's disciplinary regulations was adopted by the executive committee at its meeting in Turin (ITA) on 13/05/2014. It went into effect on 01/06/2014.
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 22986
• Published on 24/07/14 at 14:22
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Brazil 2014: 166,772 Argentines made up largest contingent of foreign tourists (16.7%)

166,772 Argentines travelled to Brazil during the 2014 World Cup (from 12/06 to 13/07/2014), which represents 16.7% of the total number of foreign visitors (approximately 1m) and the largest contingent of foreigners, said the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism on 17/07/2014.Of the total number of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 22966
• Published on 23/07/14 at 18:42
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Qatar 2022: Delivery of Michael Garcia's report pushed back to first week of September 2014

"In response to enquiries regarding the investigation into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, the investigatory chamber of the FIFA [Fédération Internationale de Football Association] ethics committee has released the following statement: “We expect to deliver our report to the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 22924
• Published on 23/07/14 at 16:50
FIFA lifts suspension of Nigeria Football Federation

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) announced on 18/07/2014 that it had lifted its suspension of the NFF (Nigeria Football Federation). The suspension had been put in place due to government interference in the federation."FIFA has noted that the court proceedings and order…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 22868
• Published on 23/07/14 at 09:35