Blatter: politicians played their part in 2022 Qatar World Cup win
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- FIFA
- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 11:00
By Andrew Warshaw, chief correspondentMay 17 - FIFA president Sepp Blatter has conceded that political interests as well as genuine footballing criteria were in part responsible for Qatar winning the right to stage the 2022 World Cup. Although FIFA's technical inspection report on Qatar flagged up several pitfalls ahead of the Dec, 2010, vote - not least the searing heat and health concerns - the Gulf state won by a landslide.
Football League backs off after Scudamore threat to end solidarity cash
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- Premier League
- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 11:46
By Mark BaberMay 17 - Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore (pictured) has prevented Football League clubs from passing measures to create a fairer level of financial competition in the Championship, leading to accusations of high-handedness from the 'big brother' league.
Spanish clubs out in the cold as federation withholds UEFA licences
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- Europe
- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 09:25
By Gareth MessengerMay 17 - Eight Spanish Primera clubs have had their UEFA licence applications turned down by the federation for failure to meet the financial conditions required to play in European competition.
Swiss consider wider anti-corruption laws to cover sports
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- News
- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 12:22
By Andrew WarshawMay 17 - FIFA looks set to be among a raft of international sporting organisations that will be subject to new anti-corruption laws under Swiss government proposals designed to make sure the country's image doesn't suffer.
FIFA completes 2014 sponsor programme with signing of Centauro
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- FIFA
- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 16:57
May 16 – FIFA has announced the final sponsor partner in its World Cup programme, signing Centauro, south America's leading sports retailer, as a National Supporter. The announcement was made by FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke in Rio following a meeting of the local organising committee board.
Stange takes on Singapore as Phuc steps up in Vietnam
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- Asia
- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 12:07
By Mark BaberMay 17 – Singapore and Vietnam have both appointed new supremos for their national teams in advance of the upcoming Asian Cup qualifiers.
Tebas warns four clubs are in severe financial difficulties, two are critical
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- Europe
- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 09:47
By Gareth MessengerMay 17 - Javier Tebas, President of the National Professional Football League (LFP), believes that four clubs in Spain are in a frail financial position with two of them on the edge of liquidation.
Mixed messages from English FA over new racism penalties
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- Europe
- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 20:03
By Andrew WarshawMay 16 - English football is cracking down on racism from next season - but not as strongly as UEFA. Players found guilty of racially abusing an opponent will be suspended for a minimum of five matches, half the sentence UEFA says it will impose in its competitions.
English icon David Beckham calls time on a stellar playing career
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- Europe
- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 18:15
By Andrew WarshawMay 16 - Sir Alex Ferguson isn't the only Manchester United icon to retire from football. Former England captain David Beckham - arguably the most recognised and respected player of his generation - has now announced that he, too, is stepping down at the end of this season after a distinguished career spanning 20 years.
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