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The role and future of FIFA, Jerome Champagne's fourth thematic letter (may 2014)

The missions of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), its role and its future are the themes of the fourth monthly thematic letter published by Jérôme Champagne, candidate to the FIFA presidency on 23/05/2014. Jérôme Champagne announced his candidacy in London (ANG) on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 19960
• Published on 30/05/14 at 09:44
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Brazil 2014: State of emergency declared for flooding in Manaus; airport roof partly collapsed

A state of emergency was declared by mayor Artur Neto in Manaus following the flooding of the Rio Negro, whose level was at 30 metres on 26/05/2014. The Arena Amazonia (capacity 42,300), which will host four World Cup matches, including Italy-England on 14/06/2014 (15/06/2014 midnight in Central…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 19868
• Published on 28/05/14 at 18:17
©  D.R.
England: Championship matches averaged 16,619 in 2013-14, a decrease of 5%

Championship (English second division) had an average of 16,619 spectators for its matches in 2013-14, or a 5% decrease (down 874) compared to 2012-13, as of the 46th and last matchday played on 03/05/2014. The competition got a total of 9,173,519 spectators into its 24 stadiums in 2013-14…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 19823
• Published on 28/05/14 at 10:26
©  D.R.
ECA: Josep Maria Bartomeu appointed to ECA executive council and UEFA strategy council

Josep Maria Bartomeu, the president of FC Barcelona (Liga, ESP), was appointed to the executive council of the ECA (European Club Association) at its annual general meeting in Lisbon (POR) on 24/05/2014. He also became one of the ECA's four representatives in the professional football strategy…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 19782
• Published on 27/05/14 at 18:59
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Construction begins on FIFA World Football Museum; opening set for early 2016

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) received a building permit for its World Football Museum in Zurich on 23/05/2014. The municipal authorities have approved the project and, as the site has already been cleared of its previous structure, the building can begin. The museum of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 19779
• Published on 27/05/14 at 18:24
©  D.R.
England: FA bans players from first eight divisions from betting on football

The FA (Football Association) passed a ban on players in England betting directly or through third parties on any football match, domestic or foreign, at its general assembly in Wembley Stadium (ENG) on 21/05/2014. The measure, which will come into force on 01/08/2014, will apply to all players…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Transfer Market, …
• Article # 19664
• Published on 26/05/14 at 10:34
Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte (capacity: 57,480)

The Mineirão Stadium, located in Belo Horizonte (population: 2.375m, capital of Minas Gerais) was renovated for the 2014 World Cup. The resident club of the stadium, inaugurated in 1965, is Cruzeiro (2014 Serie A).The 57,480-seat stadium was funded with a loan of 400m reais (€140m) from the the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Finance, Stadiums
• Article # 19721
• Published on 23/05/14 at 19:15
Arena das Dunas in Natal (capacity: 42,000)

The Arena das Dunas in Natal (population: 803,000, capital of Rio Grande do Norte) was inaugurated on 22/01/2014. The stadium was built specifically to host the 2014 World Cup.The cost of the work was estimated at 423m reais (€138m). The project was funded almost exclusively by the Brazilian…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 19722
• Published on 23/05/14 at 19:15
Arena da Baixada in Curitiba (capacity: 41,400)

The Arena da Baixada in Curitiba (population: 1.746m, capital of the state of Parana) was delivered on 15/05/2014, after a test match between Atlético Paranaense and Corinthians (1-2, 2014 Serie A) on 14/05/2014.At the time, facilities around the stadium were not completed, some toilets did not…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 19729
• Published on 23/05/14 at 19:14
Arena Amazonia in Manaus (capacity 42,300) inaugurated

The Arena Amazonia in Manaus (population: 1.982m, the capital of the state of Amazonas) was inaugurated in the round of eight match of Copa Verde (a regional competition) between Nacional-AM and Remo-PA (2-2) on 09/03/2014. Aldo Rebelo, the Brazilian sports minister, was present at the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 19691
• Published on 23/05/14 at 19:14