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Death of Eusebio: "Portugal mourns you" (Anibal Cavaco Silva, President of the Portuguese Republic)

The funeral of the former Portuguese international player Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, who died at the age of 71 as a result of heart failure on the 05/01/2014, will be held in Lisbon on the 06/01/2014."Portugal has today lost one of its most dearly beloved sons. As well as being a huge footballing…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 13231
• Published on 06/01/14 at 17:00
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FIFA: Joseph Blatter to propose temporary exclusion of players who simulate injury

Joseph Blatter, President of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), has proposed to set up a system of temporary exclusions for players who simulate a foul or injury, in order to reduce the number of simulations in football, on the 03/01/2014."The longest breaks in the game…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 13225
• Published on 06/01/14 at 16:30
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2014 World Cup security: Brazil to set up a riot force of 10,000 policemen

Brazilian authorities have set up a special riot force of 10,000 policemen, deployed in the 12 host cities of the 2014 World Cup, which will take place in Brazil from the 12/06 to the 13/07/2014, indicated the local press on the 03/01/2014.“We've have been concerned with this (security during the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 13222
• Published on 06/01/14 at 15:35
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Swansea: European Commission to investigate Liberty Stadium funding deal

The European Commission has launched an investigation on the funding deal of Liberty Stadium (20,000 seats) in Swansea (Wales), on the 31/12/2013, in the context of a Europe-wide investigation into state aid in sport.The Commission is investigating an agreement between Swansea council, which…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 13206
• Published on 03/01/14 at 16:25
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UEFA: "We will take measures which are imperative for football's well-being" (Michel Platini)

"We will take measures which are imperative for football's well-being," said Michel Platini, President of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) in his end-of-the year message, on the 25/12/2013, which claims to be a call for "the safeguarding of football's essential values.""All of these…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 13157
• Published on 02/01/14 at 12:45
Italy: President of the Federation pays tribute to the work of judges against match-fixing

"We must be grateful for the work of justice. Investigations revealed unacceptable situations and allowed us to punish those who committed illegal acts," said Giancarlo Abete, President of the FIGC (Italian Football Federation), on the 23/12/2013."Despite the criticism, people still trust…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Betting, Social Responsibility
• Article # 13087
• Published on 24/12/13 at 19:15
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Euro 2016 regulations published by UEFA, from the qualifying draw to the final

The regulations of the European Football Championship, 2014-16 competition, were approved by the Executive Committee of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), on the 12/12/2013 in Bilbao (ESP), and publicized by the European body, on the 18/12/2013.As hosts, France qualify automatically…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 13089
• Published on 24/12/13 at 18:20
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FIFA: racism, match fixing and doping discussed at the strategic committee in Marrakech

The fight against racism and discrimination, match fixing and doping were the main topics relating to the protection of football that were discussed during FIFA's (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) strategic committee, in Marrakech (MOR) on the 20/12/2013, on the eve of the 2013…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility
• Article # 13063
• Published on 23/12/13 at 19:00
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Spain: EU Commission opens "in-depth investigation" into public funding of seven Spanish clubs

The European Commission has opened "three distinct in-depth investigations to verify whether various public support measures in favour of certain Spanish professional football clubs are in line with EU state aid rules", on the 18/12/2013. The seven Spanish clubs are Real Madrid, FC Barcelona…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 12999
• Published on 20/12/13 at 19:40
Brazil 2014: End of safety investigation and resumption of work at stadium in Manaus

Construction resumed on the Amazonia Arena in Manaus, after two days of safety investigations on the stadium, on the 18/12/2013.Following the death of a worker who fell from the roof, on the 14/12/2013, the investigators concluded that "all security measures are in place to ensure the safety of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 13038
• Published on 20/12/13 at 19:00