Match-fixing hits Mauritius... just in time for FIFA Congress
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- Africa
- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 12:00
By Andrew WarshawMay 20 - The timing could hardly be more embarrassing. Just days before the great and the good of world football roll into town for the FIFA Congress, the Indian ocean island of Mauritius - usually known more as a luxury holiday destination than for any major involvement with football - has been hit by a match-fixing scandal.
INTERSPORT corners off the official world cup 2014 retail market
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- FIFA
- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 13:18
May 20 – With FIFA having concluded all its 2014 World Cup sponsorships last week with the announcement of Brazilian sports retailer Centauro as the sixth and final national sponsor, it has followed up swiftly this week with the unveiling of INTERSPORT as the Official Event Shop of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.
Saudi leaders look poised to open up stadia to women
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- Asia
- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 12:31
By Mark BaberMay 20 - Mixed messages have been emerging over the last week regarding the controversial issue of allowing Saudi women to attend football games.
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.
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.
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