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England: five-match ban and €97,000 fine for Nicolas Anelka for his "quenelle" gesture

Nicolas Anelka (FRA), the West Bromwich Albion striker (Premier League), was suspended for five matches and ordered to pay a fine of £80,000 (€97,000) by the FA (English Football Association) on 27/02/2014, following his use of the "quenelle" gesture in the match against West Ham United (3-3, 19th…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15427
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United Kingdom: 98.5% of TV programmes watched on a TV in 2013, 88.7% live

98.5% of TV programmes broadcast in the UK in 2013 were viewed on a TV, revealed a study by Thinkbox, a marketing representative body of British commercial television, published on 17/02/2014. British viewers spend an average of 3 hours and 55 minutes a day in front of their TV (12 minutes more…
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• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs
• Article # 15370
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Ukraine-USA international friendly match moved to Cyprus due to political unrest in the country

The international friendly between Ukraine and the USA, due to be played on 05/03/2014 in Kharkiv (UKR), will now be played that same day on the island of Cyprus, U.S. Soccer announced on 25/02/2014. The change of location is due to the recent spread of violence in Ukraine from Kiev to other parts…
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• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 15323
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ARJEL: Charles Coppolani replaces Jean-François Vilotte as president

Charles Coppolani was named president of ARJEL (Regulatory Authority for Online Gaming and Betting) on 24/02/2014, appointed by the President of the French Republic. This appointment came after the resignation of Jean-François Vilotte in January 2014, who left to join a Paris law firm. “Being…
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• Category(ies): Digital, Legal, Betting, …
• Article # 15384
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"It is impossible to fill the Stade de France against small nations" (Noël Le Graët)

"We have to play four matches a year there (Stade de France), so it remains local. There will be a negotiation after the 2014 World Cup. It is impossible to fill the Stade de France against small nations," said Noël Le Graët, president of the FFF (French Football Federation), on 25/02/2014. "The…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 15320
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Technological innovations in sport rewarded in London, 04/04/2014

Chelsea FC, Manchester City FC, Sport BT, O2 and Vodafone Group, these are some of the named entities for the Sports Technology Awards to be held in London on 04/04/2014. This ceremony recognizes various technological innovations used by sports clubs, sponsors, media and federations. A total of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Ticketing, Clubs, …
• Article # 15330
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Brazil 2014: 230 people arrested during a demonstration in Sao Paulo against the World Cup

Nearly 230 people were arrested and at least five were injured in Sao Paulo on 23/02/2014 during a demonstration against the 2014 World Cup to be held in Brazil (12/06 to 13/07/2014 ). One thousand people marched in the streets before clashes erupted between protesters and security forces.52% of…
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• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 15324
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MLS: union of referees authorise possible strike if no collective bargaining agreement is reached

Referees in North America authorised their union, PSRA (Professional Soccer Referee Association, USA-CAN), to strike if a collective bargaining agreement is not reached with the PRO agency (Professional Referee Organization, USA-CAN) before the opening matchday of the MLS (Major League Soccer…
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• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15243
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Brazil 2014: long-term anti-doping test for all players from 01/03/2014

All players who might participate in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil (from 12/06 to 07/13/2014) will be a required to participate in long-term anti-doping tests from 01/03/2014. This includes mandatory medical examinations, two in-depth evaluations, as well as blood and urine drug tests…
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• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15251
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