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©  FIFA
"Penalty kicks are a lottery, and a tragedy for the players" (Joseph Blatter, FIFA)

"Penalty kicks are purely a show for television because they increase the audience numbers. But it is a lottery, and for the players, a tragedy," said Joseph Blatter, president of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) on 08/03/2014. "I want another solution," added Joseph…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15860
• Published on 11/03/14 at 15:45
©  UEFA
Conflict in Ukraine: Michel Platini against a boycott of competitions in Russia

"It's always better to go and explain what you think is good rather than boycott," said Michel Platini, president of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) to the U.S. news channel, CNN, on 07/03/2014, about the boycott by American, British, French, Norwegian, Dutch and Swedish officials…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15791
• Published on 11/03/14 at 10:45
Brazil 2014: stadium in Manaus inaugurated on 09/03/2014, three stadium remain problematic

The Arena Amazonia in Manaus was officially inaugurated during the quarter-finals of the Copa Verde (regional competition) between Nacional-AM and Remo-PA (2-2) on 09/03/2014. The stadium is to host four of the 64 matches of the XX World Cup, held from 12/06 to 13/07/2014 in Brazil.Aldo Rebelo…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 15825
• Published on 10/03/14 at 18:15
©  Ian Kington / AFP
The "quenelle" of Anelka "was not anti-semitic" (English FA)

The "quenelle" performed by Nicolas Anelka, the West Bromwich Albion striker, in the match against West Ham United (3-3, 19th matchday of the Premier League) on 28/12/2014, was not meant to be anti-semitic, said the independent commission of the FA (Football Association) on 06/03/2014. In a…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15777
• Published on 10/03/14 at 15:20
©  lfp
LFP-AS Monaco agreement: "The decision is ratified" (Jean-Pierre Louvel, president of the UCPF)

"There was a confirmation vote of the executive committee and the board of directors of the LFP (French Professional Football League) concerning the agreement signed with AS Monaco. The decision has been ratified," said Jean-Pierre Louvel, president of the UCPF (Union of Professional Football…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 15780
• Published on 10/03/14 at 14:10
Romania: Razvan Burleanu new chairman of the Football Federation

Razvan Burleanu was elected chairman of the FRF (Romanian Football Federation) until 2018, at the association's ordinary general assembly, on 05/03/2014. He replaces Mircea Sandu, in office since 1990. He had been elected just after the fall of Romanian leader Nicolae Ceausescu and his death on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 15781
• Published on 10/03/14 at 12:09
©  D.R.
"A few extremely large transfers are actually skewing the market" (Mark Goddard, FIFA TMS)

"The biggest increase is in the amount of the transfer fees, which gained 41% to a total of $3.7 b (€2.68 b). It is a bit misleading essentially. There are a few extremely large transfers that are actually skewing the market. The rest of the market remained quite stable," said Mark Goddard…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 15616
• Published on 07/03/14 at 17:30
©  FIFA
The FIFA disciplinary code (2011, latest edition)

The disciplinary code of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) describes violations of the rules contained in the regulations of FIFA, determines the sanctions incurred, regulates the organisations as well as the regulating the operation of authorities and their procedures.
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15797
• Published on 07/03/14 at 15:41
©  LFP
2016-2020 TV rights: "This allows clubs to have a long-term vision" (JP. Louvel, UCPF)

"The announcement of these tenders is a total success," said the executive committee of the UCPF (Union of Professional Football Clubs) as they approved the project unanimously. With the 75% tax, we have a good idea of our future expenses. These tenders will allow us to restore the balance, having…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 15775
• Published on 07/03/14 at 15:25
©  DC
TV-rights: Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 call for applications for 2016-2020

LFP (Professional Football League) began marketing the rights to broadcast Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 for the period 2016-2020 on 06/03/2014. The delivery of financial bids and the awarding of rights is scheduled for 04/04/2014.
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 15796
• Published on 07/03/14 at 10:09