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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…
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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…
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"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…
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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.
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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…
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ECA: Peter Lawwell (Celtic FC) elected to the executive board, Sandro Rosell's replacement postponed

Celtic FC CEO (Scottish Premiership, SCO), Peter Lawwell, was elected to the executive board of the ECA (European Club Association) at the general meeting of the organisation in Barcelona (ESP) on 03/03/2014. He replaces Zoran Mamic (Dinamo Zagreb, CRO), who resigned, leaving an unexpired term…
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UEFA: 10-game suspension for a Belgian futsal player after a "quenelle"

The Belgian international futsal player Omar Rahu, was suspended for 10 games by the discipline committee of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) on 04/03/2014. UEFA opened an investigation against him following his celebration of a goal with a "quenelle" during the match Belgium-Romania…
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CONCACAF: Sunil Gulati reelected chairman of the U.S. Soccer Federation

Sunil Gulati was unanimously re-elected as chairman of the USSF (U.S. Soccer Federation) on 01/03/2014. The American begins his third term as head of the Federation after being elected for the first time in 2006. "Over the years, soccer has made numerous strides in the U.S. and we are excited by…
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