Blatter welcomes the money men with a warning
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- World Football
- Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 12:32
By Paul Nicholson in RioJune 18 - FIFA president Sepp Blatter has warned that football cannot be just about profit and that with so much money coming into the game, also comes risks and responsibility.Opening the FT/IFA football business conference here on Monday, Blatter pointed out that although football "will always be a simple and beautiful game...the last few decades have also seen our sport transform into a complex global force with significant economic, political and social power."
Valcke backs Brazilian infrastructure spend and reports all is now on track
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- Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 13:01
By Paul Nicholson in RioAgainst a backdrop of persistent public protests over the expense of staging the 2014 World Cup, FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke has defended Brazil's investment by saying it will be of benefit long after the event.
Dutch court hands out spate of punishments after brutal killing of linesman
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- Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 10:50
By Andrew WarshawJune 18 - Six teenage footballers and one of their fathers have been found guilty by a Dutch court of beating an amateur linesman to death in an incident that shocked the nation and even prompted the intervention of Fifa President Sepp Blatter.
World Cup leaders discuss issues for Brazil, Russia and Qatar
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- Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 12:17
By Paul Nicholson in Rio June 17 – The respective leaders of the next three World Cup organising committees had the rare experience of sharing the same panel on Monday as they described the challenges that lay ahead for Brazil, Russia and Qatar, respectively.
"Fans Bill" in Russia proposes increased penalties for hooligans and wrongdoers
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- Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 13:15
By Mark BaberJune 18 - The latest draft of the so-called Fans Bill, making its way through Russia's State Duma, sees sanctions for violators of the rules of conduct, covering spectators and organisers and owners of sports facilities, significantly increased in an attempt by the 2018 World Cup hosts to ensure the tournament is hooligan-free even though it is still five years away.
Platini latest witness of how Asian development project is helping Syria's refugees
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- Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 13:31
By Andrew WarshawJune 18 - Asian football, so often embroiled in negative politics, is doing its best to support thousands of Syrian refugees who have been streaming over the Jordanian border.
Turkish clubs await their fate before deciding on new coaches
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- Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 10:59
By Andrew WarshawJune 18 - Turkish giants Fenerbahce and Besiktas have put their respective searches for a new head coach on hold pending the outcome of match-fixing hearings conducted by Uefa next week.
African trio face World Cup sanctions for allegedly breaking Fifa rules
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- Published on Monday, 17 June 2013 10:19
By Andrew WarshawJune 17 - Three African countries -- Ethiopia, Togo and Equatorial Guinea -- are facing disciplinary proceedings for allegedly fielding ineligible players in recent World Cup qualifiers.
Copacabana lights up to rhythm of football politics and business
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- Published on Monday, 17 June 2013 09:39
By Paul Nicholson in RioJune 16 - Everything happens late in Brazil, but it is happening. The Confederations Cup kicked off in Brasilia with the hosts knocking over Japan with ease. A result which, if not actually igniting frenetic fever for the event, has certainly woken the country from its pre-tournament slumber.
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